{"id":73226,"date":"2025-11-28T14:13:08","date_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:13:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/73226\/"},"modified":"2025-11-28T14:13:08","modified_gmt":"2025-11-28T14:13:08","slug":"orange-countys-biggest-headlines-as-holiday-season-kicks-off","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/73226\/","title":{"rendered":"Orange County\u2019s Biggest Headlines as Holiday Season Kicks Off"},"content":{"rendered":"

Veterans are increasingly calling on Gov. Gavin Newsom to jumpstart the construction of Orange County\u2019s first veterans cemetery<\/a> \u2013 a yearslong endeavor that some local state legislators say could soon be pressured by legislation if needed.\u00a0<\/p>\n

The county\u2019s neediest residents are grappling with increased food insecurity<\/a> after a host of changes at the federal level \u2013 along with the shutdown \u2013 is impacting the amount of food stamps they\u2019re getting.\u00a0<\/p>\n

It comes as volunteers across the county are stepping up to feed people<\/a> as the holiday season starts, with some local food bank leaders noting the increased demand isn\u2019t dropping anytime soon.\u00a0<\/p>\n

\"\"Volunteers organize donations at the Seva Collective food distribution on Nov. 22, 2025. Credit: ERIKA TAYLOR, Voice of OC<\/p>\n

Meanwhile, two more Orange County municipalities grappled with city council vacancies<\/a> \u2013 with Cypress going through a public application process, while Aliso Viejo went the opposite direction with a direct appointment process.\u00a0<\/p>\n

On Monday, the appointed Cypress City Councilman withdrew his name from the hat<\/a> \u2013 leaving city council members to once again grapple with the vacancy at a 4 p.m. special meeting today.<\/p>\n

Fullerton is looking to join a growing list of OC cities that have cracked down on whippet sales after elected officials moved forward on a proposed law banning retail sales<\/a>, which could see violators face fines and jail time.\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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