OC NEWS

As the need goes up in Orange County, several charities have also seen a reduction in giving.  But, the United Way of Orange County is disbursing a $5.6 million dollar grant to several organizations in the county to help them continue helping others.   WHOLE STORY

OC Sheriff, Sandra Hutchens is warning residents that stray bullets can cause injuries, or even death.  Folks choosing to shoot their guns into the air to celebrate the upcoming New Year will be arrested and prosecuted when found.  WHOLE STORY

Witnesses say a 15-year old left her father’s car and walked to the train tracks, only to be hit by a freight train.  The girl’s father believes her death was accidental.  There is an investigation ongoing.  WHOLE STORY

After several weeks of holiday celebrations and parties, the OC beaches get pretty messy.  Zero Trash Laguna, an organization committed to keeping the streets and beaches of Laguna Beach clean and the Surfrider Foundation are ringing in the New Year with another kind of party …a clean up the beaches party!! HOW TO PARTICIPATE

EDITORIAL * COMMENTARY * OPINION

From social media expansion to OC people, real estate and attitudes, Steve Churm, local magazine publisher, wonders aloud where Orange County is going in 2010.  What are the things and issues to watch for?  WHOLE STORY

Red County’s Matt Cunningham throws in his two cents about the Great Park’s hosting of the new Cirque du Soleil show.  HERE

The Liberal OC’s Dan Chmielewski shares a local “Stinque” award HERE