Radio Live - Podcasts - Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! - Orange City Council Explores Local Control with Charter

Orange City Council Explores Local Control with Charter

Author: The Daily News Now! March 12, 2026 Duration: 1:25

Podcast episode

Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now!

News Daily

Irvine News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! is your rapid-fire briefing on what matters in Orange County and across California. Produced by The Daily News Now!, this podcast delivers AI-powered two-minute reports so you can stay informed without slowing down your day. In each concise update, you will hear the latest in tech, business, community news, crime, weather, and broader California developments, all voiced by Corey Cambridge for a clear, consistent sound. As part of the worlds largest local podcast network, Irvine News Today focuses on relevance, accuracy, and speed. Listen episodes to start your morning, catch up on a commute, or stay in sync between meetings. Expect tightly edited, no-filler news that respects your time while keeping you plugged into what is happening right now.

Orange City Council mulls charter to gain local control, citing fiscal emergency. Council members express mixed views, with some concerned about potential complications for future revenue options. Orange considers joining the 121 California cities with charters, including 10 in Orange County.

Support the show:
Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn.

Advertise on DNN:
advertise@thednn.ai

This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.
Report issues to feedback@thednn.ai.

View sources & latest updates:
https://sources.thednn.ai/8c46de8c94d4f9b6

More episodes

NYC Protest Clash: Homemade Devices Thrown

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:32

Tensions rise at NYC anti-Islam protest; homemade devices, arrests, and political ties make headlines. No injuries reported as police investigate potential explosives. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillo…

Episode page

Man Killed at EV Station, City Sued for $40M

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:31

Lefonts family files $40M claim against city after fatal stabbing at Downey library The family of a 68-year-old man, Reinaldo Jesus Lefonts, has filed a $40 million claim against the city of Downey following his fatal st…

Episode page

Historical Society's American Revolution Living History

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:40

Experience the American Revolution come to life at Huntington Beachs living history weekend! This free event, running March 6-8, 2026, features reenactments, camps, and demos, offering a close look at both sides of the c…

Episode page

Fire Blazes in Laurel Canyon, Winds Spark More Fires

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:31

Firefighters swiftly extinguish Laurel Canyon blaze, strong winds cause scattered issues; Heat advisory in effect Sunday, cool-down expected Monday, but fire risks persist into the week. Support the show:Get a discount a…

Episode page

Guthrie Family's Painful Search for Missing Mother

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:57

Savannah Guthries mother, Nancy, vanished from her Arizona home, leaving behind blood on the porch and a mystery unsolved. The case has garnered heavy media attention, with Savannah and her siblings offering a $1 million…

Episode page

Nairobi Floods: 25 Dead, Rescue Efforts Underway

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:27

Heavy rains in Nairobi, Kenya, have resulted in at least 25 fatalities, with flash floods causing drownings and electrocutions. Over 100 vehicles were submerged, leading to flight delays at the capitals airport. Resident…

Episode page

Trump Honors Fallen Soldiers in Kuwait Drone Strike

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:52

President Trump attends somber ceremony for fallen soldiers at Dover Air Force Base, honoring six Army Reserve soldiers killed in a drone strike in Kuwait. The soldiers, from Iowa, Florida, California, Minnesota, Nebrask…

Episode page

Trump's Shield of the Americas Summit: Military Action Against Cartels

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:46

President Trump hosts Shield of the Americas summit, rallying leaders to combat drug cartels with military force. Despite tensions, leaders from Argentina, Ecuador, and El Salvador attend, but Brazil, Mexico, and Colombi…

Episode page

Saks, Neiman Marcus Closing Stores in SoCal

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:03

Saks Globals Strategic Overhaul: Southern California Stores Closing, High-End Shopping Evolves Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an autom…

Episode page

Issa Bows Out, Desmond In; Democrats See Blue in CA-48

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:39

Longtime Republican Congressman Darrell Issa, facing a redistricted seat with a Democratic edge, announces he wont seek re-election. Endorses ally Jim Desmond, who switches from a neighboring race. Democrats vying for th…

Episode page

Hit-and-Run Suspect Arrested in San Bernardino

08.03.2026 Duration: 1:20

San Bernardino police swiftly arrest a suspect in a hit-and-run crash, leaving a woman critically injured. Key evidence, including a license plate, led them to the driver, who confessed and showed signs of impairment. Th…

Episode page

Gas Prices Surge in LA, OC, Riverside: Highest in 2 Years

07.03.2026 Duration: 1:33

Gas prices in Los Angeles, Orange, and Riverside counties surged to record highs, with the biggest one-day jump since 2012. Prices have climbed by about 50 cents in the past week and are up to 70 cents higher than a mont…

Episode page

Postal Supervisor Steals Mail, Sentenced to Home Confinement

07.03.2026 Duration: 1:34

Former postal supervisor, Joivian Tijuana Hayes, pleads guilty to stealing mail and misusing identification information, totaling $68,442 in restitution. Hayes, who worked at the Costa Mesa post office, admitted to takin…

Episode page

7 OC Restaurants Shut Down, Quickly Reopen

07.03.2026 Duration: 1:34

Orange County health inspectors temporarily shut down seven restaurants and food vendors due to rodent and cockroach infestations, as well as insufficient hot water. All spots quickly resolved the issues and reopened wit…

Episode page

Telephone's 150th Anniversary: A Journey of Innovation

07.03.2026 Duration: 1:41

Celebrating 150 years of the telephone: From Bells patent to smartphones and area codes Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:advertise@thednn.ai This is an automated, h…

Episode page