Category: Orange County Community

Horse Dies After Race at Los Alamitos; 2nd Death in Last 4 Days

CYPRESS, Calif.—Another racehorse has died at Los Alamitos—the second fatality at the Cypress track in four days—state horse racing officials confirmed. Apollitical Jet, a 2-year-old sorrel gelding with eight career starts and two victories, finished eighth in a 10-horse field on Oct. 30’s 10th race and was vanned off the course after the race. He…


Corrupt Government Officials Remain Top Fear in 2022: Chapman Survey

It might be spooky season but Americans are much more afraid of corruption, nuclear war, and money problems than ghosts and zombies, according to a survey by Chapman University. Topping the list again this year was the fear of corrupt government officials, according to the annual Chapman University Survey of American Fears, produced by the…


Yorba Linda Measure Z: Rezone for High Density Developments

Yorba Linda voters will decide Nov. 8 on Measure Z, which would rezone nearly 20 sites for housing and increase the maximum height on new developments. Additionally, it would remove the requirement that all high-density developments receive voter approval in those areas. Developments in these sites would only require city council approval. The measure comes…


Yorba Linda Measure Z: Rezoning for High Density Developments

Yorba Linda voters will decide Nov. 8 on Measure Z, which would rezone nearly 20 sites for housing and increase the maximum height on new developments. Additionally, it would remove the requirement that all high-density developments receive voter approval in those areas. Developments in these sites would only require city council approval. The measure comes…


Mission Viejo: Orange County’s Final Frontier

Known for its tree-lined streets and Spanish mission-style architecture, the city of Mission Viejo—located in the Saddleback Valley east of Laguna Beach—is the largest master-planned neighborhood in California. Though Mission Viejo can trace its origins back to the 19th century, it is relatively young, becoming incorporated just 34 years ago. The delay of cityhood, historians…


Costa Mesa Receives $250,000 for Road Safety Programs, Increased Patrols

Costa Mesa may see more traffic safety programs and police patrols after the city received a $250 million grant Oct. 27 from the state Office of Traffic Safety, which funds initiatives to eliminate traffic deaths and injuries. “This grant emphasizes the two most effective ways to change behaviors—education and enforcement,” Costa Mesa Police Department’s Lt….


Another Racehorse Dies From Training Injury at Los Alamitos

CYPRESS, Calif—Another racehorse has died at Los Alamitos, state horse racing officials have confirmed. January Magic, a 2-year-old colt with just one race in his career, died Oct. 27 after suffering a training injury, according to the California Horse Racing Board. He is the ninth horse to die from a racing or training injury at…


Conservative Huntington Beach Candidates Vow to ‘Return City to People’

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—As the setting sun lit the skies Oct. 27, hundreds of locals and visitors gathered in front of a stage with the backdrop of the pier adorned with American flags moving with the wind. The evening was set for eight conservative candidates—all of whom are longtime residents of Huntington Beach—running for various seats…


California Disney Parks Add Global Twist to Holiday Festivities

Disneyland is bringing a global twist to its holiday celebrations this year. From Nov. 11 to early January, its Festival of Holidays will return, featuring holiday-themed festivities and cuisine from Mexico, India, Central America, and other countries. In this handout photo provided by Disneyland Resort, guests are waved to by workers as they take in…


Newsom Joins Ribbon-Cutting for New Fullerton Homeless Center

Gov. Gavin Newsom joined local officials for a ribbon-cutting ceremony of a new homeless services center in Fullerton Oct. 27. The Homeless Outreach and Proactive Engagement, or HOPE, Center connects social workers with local law enforcement to work together on getting people off the street. “You’ve seen a 23 percent reduction in your point-in-time count…