Orange County News

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Civics & Democracy

Why California Election Workers Are Returning After COVID And Conspiracy Theories

They had to get through the pandemic, election denial and suspicious envelopes. While some left, counties now say they’re having better luck recruiting poll workers.

Explore LA®

Getting Hitched? You Got A Few Hours Left To Make It Official On 2-24-24

The Orange County Clerk-Recorder is adding special hours today to issue marriage licenses, because 2-24-24 is a pretty irresistible date.

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Civics & Democracy

Measure A IS Measure 1. Why There Are Two Names For Huntington Beach's Voter ID Measure

Some call it Measure A. The mayor of Huntington Beach has called it Measure 1. So, what exactly is the new Voter ID measure called? We asked the Orange County elections chief for help.

Civics & Democracy

Will Huntington Beach Residents Have To Show ID To Vote In Future Elections?

State officials say ID requirements at polls violate state law and unfairly target people of color. Huntington Beach is moving forward anyway.

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Climate & Environment

Dana Point Landslide Leaves Mansion Precariously Perched On Cliff’s Edge

The climate crisis is destabilizing cliffs and making landslides more likely, an expert says.

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Civics & Democracy

Huntington Beach Librarians Begin Reviewing Kids’ Books For 'Sexual Content'

Librarians moved books out of the children's section Wednesday to comply with a city council resolution to restrict access to books deemed to have sexual content. Some of the books are about subjects such as puberty.

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Education

Where California Universities Go Quiet On Abortion, Students Fill In The Silence

In the absence of more consistent messaging from campus administrators, students say they feel a need to step in to inform other students about their rights.