Category: Orange County

San Juan Capistrano to Rebuild City Hall, Add Affordable Housing Next to It

November 10, 2022
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In about a week, the city staff and officials of San Juan Capistrano, California, will move out of the current city hall—which has been functioning for decades as a temporary location—because the current 2.2-acre site will soon be demolished to pave way for a new city hall and an affordable-housing complex. The city is selling 1.2…

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Parolee in Custody After Wild Police Chase in Southern California

November 10, 2022
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HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif.—A parolee who led authorities on a wild chase involving multiple vehicles, one of which he used to repeatedly ram a Fullerton police cruiser that was being used in an unsuccessful attempt to pin him in place, was in custody Nov. 10 following his arrest in Hacienda Heights. Johnny Anchondo, 32, was being…

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Orange County Veterans Day Weekend Activities

November 10, 2022
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Originally dedicated to the brave men who served and gave their lives during WWI, Veterans Day is now a day to honor all who have served in the military and sacrificed to protect our country and the freedom Americans continue to enjoy. The Epoch Times has compiled a list of upcoming events in Orange County…

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Incumbents Lead Race for Santa Ana City Council, Newcomer Poised for Mayor

November 9, 2022
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Early results in the race for Santa Ana City Council show incumbents leading the race for their respective council seats, while a newcomer holds a wide lead for mayor, according to unofficial results as of 5 p.m. on Nov. 9 per the Orange County Registrar of Voters. In Ward 2, incumbent Nelida Mendoza leads with…

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How Much Do Executives at Orange County’s Low-Income Health Insurer Make?

November 9, 2022
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The executives at CalOptima—a public health insurance company for low-income residents in Orange County, California—are earning six-digit annual salaries, according to information obtained by The Epoch Times. CalOptima is the largest health insurer in the county and offers health plans and food assistance programs for economically disadvantaged children, adults, seniors, and people with disabilities through…

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OC Conservative Candidates Gather With Voters on Mid-Term Election Night

November 9, 2022
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NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Within the backdrop of a rainstorm passing over Orange County, conservative candidates gathered the evening of Nov. 8 at the Changes Lounge of Newport Beach, adjacent to the area’s Republican Party headquarters. “Today I want to do the Orange County one-clap because we have a lot of elected officials here tonight,” Orange County…

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Incumbents Lead Mission Viejo City Council’s First District Election

November 9, 2022
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In Mission Viejo’s City Council general election, voters must decide whether to re-elect candidates who have been in office for years or to opt for new faces. Early voting results show incumbents leading in nearly every race as of early morning Nov. 9. In District 1—the only race without an incumbent running—Bob Ruesch leads with…

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2022 General: Orange County Election Results

November 9, 2022
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Orange County resident turnout was 33.6 percent in the Nov. 8 General Election, according to unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Out of 1,817,149 registered voters, 611,060 cast ballots—either by mail, submitting their ballot at a certified drop box, or by voting in person at a vote center. Here is the most…

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2022 General: Orange County Education Boards Election Results

November 9, 2022
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About one in four Orange County voters participated in the Nov. 8 election, according to unofficial election results by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Below is a first look at the results as of 8:05 p.m. on Nov. 8. The Epoch Times will continue to update this developing story. State Superintendent of Public Instruction…

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Orange County Braces for Voter Storm

November 8, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—There’s at least one thing the heads of the Democratic and Republican parties in Orange County can agree on about Nov. 8’s election—they’re hoping the rain doesn’t depress turnout. “We’re hoping the rain storm doesn’t depress the voter storm,” Orange County Republican Party Chairman Fred Whitaker said. Orange County Democratic Party Chair Ada…

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