Category: city of Orange

Orange Housing Plan Shot Down by State, City Officials Back to Square One

The city of Orange, California, had its sights on the finish regarding receiving acceptance of its state-mandated housing plan, but now it’s back to the drawing board after the state’s housing department rejected its latest submission. Orange adopted its so-called “housing element” Feb. 14, which began a 90-day review by the state. Previously, California’s Department…


St. Joseph’s Hospital Encourages Screening During Colon Cancer Awareness Month

ORANGE, Calif.—Providence St. Joseph Hospital hosted a colon cancer awareness event March 24 featuring a giant inflatable colon that displayed the textures of various cancers that affect the organ. As colorectal cancer is the second most common type of cancer death in the United States, the hospital recommends people 45 years and older get a…


Orange Honors Veterans’ Sacrifices Including Famed Medal of Honor Vet

ORANGE, Calif.—Hundreds of residents, vets, and current service members turned out at Irvine Regional Park on Nov. 11 to celebrate Veterans Day, including famed Medal of Honor Recipient David Bellavia, known for saving his entire squad while “single-handedly” taking out a house of insurgents in Iraq in November of 2004. During the event, Bellavia expressed…


Orange State of the City Awards Recognizes Key Community Figures

ORANGE, Calif.–The Orange Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the City Awards Oct. 7 honoring outstanding members of the community. Taking place at Chapman University’s Musco Center for the Arts, Orange Mayor Mark Murphy, along with Chairman of the Orange Chamber of Commerce Al Ricci, recognized the city’s 2021 “Person of the Year,”…


Mary’s Kitchen Volunteers Share Memories Amid Charity’s Forced Relocation

ORANGE, Calif.—After serving the homeless population for over 37 years, Mary’s Kitchen bade volunteers a farewell July 10 as its officials look for a new location after the city asked the nonprofit to shutter for public safety concerns. Relying on donations and volunteers, the food distribution center has been providing the less fortunate in the…


California Catholic Churches and Pregnancy Centers Prepare for ‘Night of Rage’ From Pro-Abortion Activists

Some Catholic churches and pregnancy help centers in California are preparing for possible violent attacks in the wake of the Supreme Court’s ruling to overturn Roe v. Wade—after being warned by the federal government about recent credible threats from a radical group. The Diocese of Stockton, California, sent an urgent memo on June 23 to…


Orange County’s Growing Pickleball Scene Gets Funding for New Court

ORANGE, Calif.—Pickleball enthusiasts gathered April 21 with Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) and the Orange City Council in presenting $2 million in funding for a pickleball and fitness circuit at Hart Park. Known for being one of the fastest growing sports in America, pickleball combines the movements of tennis, ping pong, and badminton. “This project here…


Orange County Takes a New Approach to Mental Health

ORANGE, Calif.—Orange County officials gathered on March 9 to refocus on the county’s approach to providing services to those experiencing suffering mental distress. Local officials met alongside U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services Xavier Becerra at the Be Well OC campus—an organization to address mental health and substance abuse disorders among residents—to acknowledge the…


Four-Alarm Blaze Damages Commercial Building in Orange

ORANGE, Calif.—A fire and explosion at a foam manufacturing company in Orange destroyed a storage area and two vehicles early Feb. 9, but no one was hurt. The four-alarm blaze began around 12:20 a.m. at Foamex International, in the 2000 block of Batavia Street, with large orange flames leaping toward the sky that could be…


Caltech Among 16 Universities Sued Over Financial Aid Formula

LOS ANGELES—Caltech is among 16 universities being sued for alleged violations of antitrust laws by colluding to unfairly reduce the amount of financial aid awarded to students, it was announced Jan 10. The proposed class-action lawsuit, filed Sunday in Illinois federal court on behalf of five former students who attended some of the universities, alleges…