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In the foreground, a massive hangar sits intact. To the right of it, a twin structure is in ruins, with smoke still rising from the hull. All around it is wide open space to one side, and signs of suburban development to the other.

Civics & Democracy

Tustin begins meetings to decide fate of historic blimp hangar

Tustin is asking residents to weigh in on future plans for the undeveloped parts of a former military base — including the remaining historic World War II blimp hangar. The first meeting is tonight.

A train runs along the California coast a short distance from the ocean.

Civics & Democracy

Why an OC beach city is on the hunt for 'Goldilocks' sand

San Clemente wants to hang on to its beach town status, but coastal erosion over the years has cut off public access in some areas. A sand replenishment project seeks to reverse that.

A blue and orange streetcar behind yellow barriers.

Transportation & Mobility

Orange County’s first light rail streetcar is here with seven more on the way

The light rail project, which had been planned for 2021, could see its first riders early next year.

An aerial shot shows a redline across a stretch of beach

Climate & Environment

4,000 gallon sewage spill shuts down portions of OC beaches

The spill was caused by a sewer line in Costa Mesa blocked by "roots and grease."

A dark blue surgical table in a white-walled room full of medical equipment.

Health

First free surgery center in the US opens in Orange County

The clinic will offer low-risk surgical care to low-income patients.

A massive tan marquee spans the entire background of the photo, with six large banners, about twenty feet tall, depicting different Los Angeles Angels baseball players wearing red uniforms. At center, an overhanging structure supporter by six large, tan baseball bats holds up a green railing that "Angel Stadium" with a large red "A" in the middle.

Civics & Democracy

Anaheim’s scandal-ridden Chamber of Commerce pulls a surprise U-turn

For the first time, millennials are now leading the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce: They plan to distance the organization from politics and focus on promoting local business.

A man in a chair wearing a suit jacket, tie and glasses looks forward with a microphone in front of him. A sign in front has the official seal of the County of Orange and states "Andrew Do, Vice Chairman, District 1."

Civics & Democracy

Top OC leaders debate what to say in victim impact statement about disgraced colleague's crime

Orange County supervisors are discussing what to say to express harm done to the county and constituents by former Supervisor Andrew Do. He faces federal prison time at an upcoming sentencing.

Civics & Democracy

Tustin wants help deciding what should happen to a hulking, historic blimp hangar

Tustin is asking residents to weigh in on future plans for the undeveloped parts of a former military base — including the historic World War II blimp hangar.