Tag: Orange County Community

My Mom and Justice Clarence Thomas

Commentary Former Attorney General and U.S. Senator John Danforth recently wrote in the Wall Street Journal about how he was interviewed by PBS for a documentary about Justice Clarence Thomas. Given Danforth’s close relationship with Justice Thomas over the years and believing the PBS documentary would present a balanced story, Danforth agreed to do the…


Orange County Teen Invents Wildfire Detection Device

A 15-year-old Orange County resident has made headlines for his wildfire detection device, reportedly able to work as a smoke alarm for remote areas at risk for wildfires. According to recent media reports, the small device contains sensors able to detect smoke, flames, and heat. Developed by Ryan Honary of Newport Beach, the gadget runs…


Orange County Cities’ Financial Rankings for 2022 Are Here

Commentary By late April, five of Orange County’s 34 cities had not posted their Annual Comprehensive Financial Reports (ACFRs) for the year ending June 30, 2022, on their websites. They are usually completed by December of the same year. By the end of May, the last one was finally posted. The city of Laguna Beach’s…


Debate Over Public Safety in San Clemente Continues After Marines Beaten

Commentary During the Memorial Day weekend, on the San Clemente Pier, a large group of teenagers attacked and beat two non-uniformed United States Marines who simply requested that the crowd discontinue igniting fireworks. The irony of beating enlisted soldiers on this May weekend is not lost on the residents of Orange County. A video of…


Application for Internet Service Assistance Now Open in Orange and San Diego Counties

A program connecting low-income families and households nationwide to affordable internet services is now accepting applications in Orange and San Diego counties. Called the Affordability Connectivity program, benefits include up to a $30 a month discount for internet services and a one-time discount of up to $100 for the purchase of a laptop, desktop computer,…


Thousands Gather in Santa Ana to Celebrate Memorial Day

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Over 3,000 locals and veterans gathered at Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary to honor local heroes for their military service to the country on the morning of Memorial Day. The ceremony on May 29 featured multiple local veterans, live musical performances, an aerial flyover, and a dove release, among other activities. “We owe…


Westminster Declares ‘Massoud Day’ to Remind Afghans They Are Not Forgotten

Westminster officials declared last week that September 9, 2023, will be proclaimed Massoud Day after Ahmad Massoud, described as the founding father of the resistance against the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan in the 1980s and then against the Taliban and al-Qaeda in the 1990s. Known as “The Lion of Panjshir,” Massoud was assassinated by al-Qaeda …


Orange County Veterans Rehabilitate Thanks to Faith-Based Nonprofit

Veterans struggling with addiction, homelessness, and past trauma can qualify for a faith-based program in Tustin, California, where they will receive top-quality care, shelter, and resources for free. The Tustin Veterans Outpost, a facility run by the Christian-based nonprofit Orange County Rescue Mission, opened its doors in 2016. With housing for up to 71 veterans…


New Seafood Restaurant Claims Former Ruby’s Building at Huntington Beach Pier

The Broad Street Oyster Company—a seafood restaurant chain originally from Malibu—began renovations on May 24 to open at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier, replacing what was once Ruby’s Diner. Founder and owner Christopher Tomkins said this location has been a dream of his for over 15 years—since he first visited Ruby’s Diner on…


New Seafood Restaurant Claims Former Ruby’s Diner Site at Huntington Beach Pier

The Broad Street Oyster Company—a seafood restaurant chain originally from Malibu—began renovations on May 24 to open at the end of the Huntington Beach Pier, replacing what was once Ruby’s Diner. Founder and owner Christopher Tomkins said this location has been a dream of his for over 15 years—since he first visited Ruby’s Diner on…