Orange County

Little Saigon’s Vietnamese community has long leaned Republican. Now local Democrat Derek Tran is trying to peel away votes in an OC swing district.

from KCRW Features

The Irvine Police Department purchased a Tesla Cybertruck to promote its D.A.R.E drug program. But some taxpayers say the money should be spent elsewhere.

from KCRW Features

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

OC Sheriff’s Dept. says no to use of force changes

The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

from KCRW Features

By proving how much money Little Arabia brings to Orange County, advocates got Anaheim to post highway signs pointing travelers to that ethnic neighborhood.

Anaheim’s ‘Little Arabia’ gets signage after decades of advocacy

By proving how much money Little Arabia brings to Orange County, advocates got Anaheim to post highway signs pointing travelers to that ethnic neighborhood.

from KCRW Features

The Santa Ana Unified School District is being accused of antisemitism for how it characterizes Israel in its ethnic studies course, which students must take to graduate.

Jewish group sues Santa Ana over ethnic studies course

The Santa Ana Unified School District is being accused of antisemitism for how it characterizes Israel in its ethnic studies course, which students must take to graduate.

from KCRW Features

The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

Line Fire destroys historic lookout tower in SoCal. Can they rebuild?

The Line Fire has scorched The Keller Peak Fire Lookout Tower, which has been around for nearly 100 years, making it the oldest observatory in the Angeles National Forest.

from KCRW Features

Derek Tran, a Vietnamese American running for California's 45th District, says he’s the only candidate who speaks fluent Vietnamese.

OC candidate claims to speak fluent Viet, his opponent wants answers

Derek Tran, a Vietnamese American running for California's 45th District, says he’s the only candidate who speaks fluent Vietnamese.

from KCRW Features

Thanks to a new state law, dozens of churches across Southern California are redeveloping underused properties into affordable housing.

Laguna Beach church plans to build rare affordable housing

Thanks to a new state law, dozens of churches across Southern California are redeveloping underused properties into affordable housing.

from KCRW Features

As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

Laguna Beach has a visitor problem: Trash, sex toys, fights

As the weather heats up, visitors are flocking to Laguna Beach. But they’re leaving behind trash, picking fights with residents, and making traffic worse, according to city officials.

from KCRW Features

Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year.

UC enforces encampment ban, but protestors don’t plan to stop

Protests against the war in Gaza may look different this school year.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

OC nonprofit stole $10 million to buy homes, lawsuit alleges

Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

from KCRW Features

More than a third of people living in Orange County are thinking about relocating somewhere else because of the high cost of living, according to a new UC Irvine poll .

OC residents look for cheaper housing, but where?

More than a third of people living in Orange County are thinking about relocating somewhere else because of the high cost of living, according to a new UC Irvine poll .

from KCRW Features

Some equestrians are opposing the O.C. Fair’s new, more expensive rental agreement at the Equestrian Center.

Horse owners protest new rent hikes at OC Fair

Some equestrians are opposing the O.C. Fair’s new, more expensive rental agreement at the Equestrian Center.

from KCRW Features

A coalition of unions filed unfair labor charges against Disney, claiming the company forced workers at its Anaheim theme park to remove union buttons during their shifts.

Did Disney retaliate against workers wearing union buttons?

A coalition of unions filed unfair labor charges against Disney, claiming the company forced workers at its Anaheim theme park to remove union buttons during their shifts.

from KCRW Features

Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

Burgers, tacos, BBQ, vegan picks: Where to eat in Santa Ana

Want to grab food in Santa Ana before heading to KCRW’s Summer Nights at the Bowers Museum on Aug. 10? Consider Chapter One, Alebrijes, Heritage BBQ, and more.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

Will Latinos unfairly lose their homes due to Stanton’s redevelopment plans?

The city of Stanton wants to tear down much of its Tina-Pacific neighborhood to build more housing. But that effort is illegal, argues a new lawsuit.

from KCRW Features

Orange County officials want the state to investigate a settlement that expanded subsidies for the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach.

An air show settlement raises questions of legality in OC

Orange County officials want the state to investigate a settlement that expanded subsidies for the Pacific Air Show in Huntington Beach.

from KCRW Features

Months after Orange County CEO Frank Kim announced his resignation, the O.C. Board of Supervisors are scrambling to find his replacement.

OC CEO retires, search for successor drags on

Months after Orange County CEO Frank Kim announced his resignation, the O.C. Board of Supervisors are scrambling to find his replacement.

from KCRW Features

As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

OC considers new tap water source: The ocean

As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

from KCRW Features

Every year, thousands converge on an Anaheim backyard to see one man's re-creation of Disneyland, complete with model railroad replicas of the park's trains.

‘Just as special as Disneyland,’ backyard trains draw crowds

Every year, thousands converge on an Anaheim backyard to see one man's re-creation of Disneyland, complete with model railroad replicas of the park's trains.

from KCRW Features