{"id":186743,"date":"2026-02-20T23:21:55","date_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:21:55","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/186743\/"},"modified":"2026-02-20T23:21:55","modified_gmt":"2026-02-20T23:21:55","slug":"ocs-biggest-headlines-as-district-attorney-grapples-with-lawsuits","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/186743\/","title":{"rendered":"OC\u2019s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Grapples With Lawsuits"},"content":{"rendered":"

Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer continues grappling with harassment lawsuits after a second female prosecutor won a lawsuit against the county, claiming she faced harassment from a senior prosecutor he hired that was ignored<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

While she initially claimed Spitzer and some of his executive staff retaliated against her for reporting the alleged harassment, she withdrew that claim.\u00a0<\/p>\n

In turn, Spitzer \u2013 through a spokesperson \u2013 blamed the case on the former employee and said county lawyers bungled the investigation by publicly releasing the findings.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Santa Ana Police Chief publicly disputed claims from the Department of Homeland Security that federal officials were under attack<\/a> at an ICE protest last month, with city police denying a request to aid federal agents at the federal building in Downtown.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As Orange County faces a looming senior boom, it\u2019s about to get tougher for older residents in Fullerton and San Clemente to get subsidized rides around town<\/a> as officials in both cities cut back on the services, citing funding issues.<\/p>\n

\"\"Thi\u00ean \u00c2n Performing Arts students drummed enthusiastically during the 2025 Westminster Tet Parade on Feb. 1 to celebrate Lunar New Year. Credit: FASHION CASTILLO, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Westminster\u2019s Tet Parade is slated to kick off at 8:30 a.m. this Saturday<\/a>, marking the Year of the Horse.<\/p>\n

The parade comes as Lent and Ramadan kick off this week<\/a> \u2013 marking a period of religious fasting for Christians and Muslims.<\/p>\n

This February also marks the 100th anniversary of Black History Month<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n

More OC cities are eying Kratom bans<\/a> as officials in Garden Grove and Dana Point consider cracking down on the substance \u2013 a move advocates say should target the synthetic form instead of the natural form that helps give people energy.\u00a0<\/p>\n

After Irvine successfully shuttered an asphalt factory after years of resident complaints about air pollution, a new neighborhood is slated to be built next to the Bowerman Landfill<\/a> \u2013 a facility that air quality officials have issued notices of violations against in recent years.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Irvine city officials are also looking to bolster bicycle transportation through a mobility hub at the train station \u2013 an overhaul that could feature bike storage and repair services.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Huntington Beach officials are grappling with replacing the old Ruby\u2019s Diner<\/a> at the end of the pier, as some council members are raising concerns about the slow process for a replacement restaurant.\u00a0<\/p>\n

Spencer Custodio is the civic editor. You can reach him at scustodio@voiceofoc.org. Follow him on Twitter @SpencerCustodio<\/a>.<\/p>\n

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