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Community pulse
What residents are talking about in Orange public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
Sponsorship and naming-rights policy
Youth program funding
Charter city risks
Mills Act transparency
Mills Act continuation
Fee schedule / outdoor dining fees
13-Year Financial Strategy
Custodial services contract
CDBG appointment
Vehicle Incentive Program
Mills Act Program Guidelines
California Fire Museum lease (Item 3.5)
City Charter (Item 10.1)
Sale of city-owned properties including Taft Library
Chapman PILOT program
Sales tax measure
CalPERS/CalSTRS executive salaries
State budget transparency
SB 707 public participation
Sales tax / Contract with Orange
Mills Act contract enforcement
Vacant property and transfer taxes
Vacant property tax
Revenue measures
City charter and revenue measures
Development appeal fees
City fees
City fee schedule / youth sports fees
City staff strike appreciation
Budget expenditures and revenue options
Budget and sales tax
City employee contract
City finances and transparency
IBEW worker support
Parking meter funds
Water Division retention / Best Buy notice language
Water Division retention
IBEW labor negotiations
Police and fire budget process
Fire budget
Police budget
Memorial adjournment policy
Fiscal Year 2026-27 Strategic Planning and Priorities
State fraud and government accountability
Structural Deficit
Labor Negotiations
In the news
12 articlesRecent coverage of Orange from local and regional media.
Southern California Cities Look to Voters for Revenue Boost
Southern California Cities Look to Voters for Revenue Boost California City News
Oct 29, 2026City of Orange cracks down on illicit massage parlors
City of Orange cracks down on illicit massage parlors Spectrum News
Jul 31, 2026All Orange County Residents Can Soon Call Into City Council Meetings
All Orange County Residents Can Soon Call Into City Council Meetings Voice of OC
Jun 23, 2026OC Cities Look to Beef Up Surveillance Amid Privacy Concerns
OC Cities Look to Beef Up Surveillance Amid Privacy Concerns Voice of OC
Jun 9, 2026Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available
Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available California State Portal | CA.gov
May 23, 2026Over 40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as Orange County officials warn tank "is going to fail," may explode
Over 40,000 evacuated in California chemical leak as Orange County officials warn tank "is going to fail," may explode CBS News
May 23, 2026More Orange County Cities Confront Airbnbs
Another wave of regulations on short-term rentals like Airbnbs and Vrbos are coming to Orange County before the 2026 FIFA World Cup kicks off this summer and ahead of the 2028 Olympics. Officials across...
May 4, 2026OC’s Biggest Civic Headlines as Residents Protest Landfill Expansion
A view of the Prima Deshecha landfill on Wednesday, Oct. 1. 2025. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA, Voice of OC Scores of residents got their first chance to raise concerns and questions to county officials...
May 1, 2026Southern California city renames street to ‘Charlie Kirk Way’
Southern California city renames street to ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ KTLA
May 1, 2026More OC Cities Hike Trash Rates; Where Are The Increases The Highest?
The Prima Deshecha landfill on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. Credit: MAXIMO SANTANA Voice of OC Orange County residents are continuing to see their trash bills get more expensive as the cost to...
Apr 30, 2026Orange Holds Off on Sale Tax Measure Amid Looming Cuts to Public Safety
Orange officials are not ready yet to place a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot, despite warnings of looming cuts to core services like public safety and projections of a $20 million budget...
Apr 29, 2026Orange City Council weighs next year’s budget and ideas for revenue
Orange City Council weighs next year’s budget and ideas for revenue Orange County Register
Mar 31, 2026