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(The following speech was delivered on the steps of City Hall by Samohi student Elliot Ho.)I feel the need to explain why we have organized...
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Samohi Walkout Speech
(The following speech was delivered on the steps of City Hall by Samohi student Elliot Ho.)I feel the need to explain why we have...
New Legislation Would Require Breathalyzers in Cars for Everyone Guilty of DUI
Assemblymember Cottie Petrie-Norris (D-Irvine) was flanked by Senator Bob...
OPA: Local Businesses Need Our Support
Since the fires, local business is down across the...
Samohi Students Rally at City Hall to Demand Better from City in Age of Trump
Brandishing political signs, chanting slogans, and demanding change, roughly...
City Waives Outdoor Dining Fees for February to Aid Local Businesses
The following is a submission from the City of...
OPA Update 2/6/24: Details on OPA Meeting Monday, Where to Watch the Super Bowl, & Other Things To Do This Weekend
OPA Feb 10 Monthly Meeting Monday: This month's meeting...
Negotiations Stall on Civic Revitalization as “Save the Civic” Cries Foul
Last summer, the City Council unanimously voted to enter...
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