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, 2026

CBS Newschemical leak emergency evacuation

Over 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, 2026

Voice of OCshort-term rental regulations

More 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, 2026

Voice of OClandfill expansion and local ordinances

OC’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, 2026

KTLAstreet renaming

Southern California city renames street to ‘Charlie Kirk Way’

Southern California city renames street to ‘Charlie Kirk Way’ KTLA

May 1, 2026

Voice of OCtrash rates

More 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, 2026

Voice of OCsales tax measure

Orange 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, 2026

Orange County Registercity budget and revenue planning

Orange 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

Community pulse

Santiago Creek Strategic Plan mining history

Proposed pocket park near Grijalva Park

Veterans Day event at OC Fairgrounds

Sustainability and climate action

Permit parking area 7

DOJ police technology grant (Item 3.6)

Traffic safety on Cumberland and Schaefer

Rexford warehouse environmental review (2411 Glassell)

DOJ grant conditions

Holiday Skate Center historic preservation

His OC shelter daytime zoning restrictions

Rexford warehouse opposition

Pedestrian safety near Orange Elks Lodge

Meats-Heim specific plan comment period

Orange Parks and Events Foundation / Veterans Day event

Foundation sponsorship revenue / Yorba Park

Sponsorship and naming-rights policy

Winery/brewery tasting site CUP

Holiday Skate Center

Rexford warehouse at 2411 N. Glassell

Youth program funding

Homeless shelter ordinance

Cooling infrastructure in schools and youth centers

Blue curb at 416 North Park Lane

Orange and Maple two-way stop

Permit parking on Alpine Road

Canal Street no-parking zone

Hispanic Heritage Month history

Holiday Skate Center and Mills Act

Charter city risks

Orange Dog Park 25th anniversary

Orange Mall redevelopment

Rexford warehouse at 2411 Glassell

Mills Act transparency

Mills Act continuation

National political commentary

La Veta Grand monument signs (DR 26-0152)

Garage at 437 S. Glassell (DR 25-0171)

Plastic in historic design standards

Phil's Coffee sign (DR 25-0120)

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All Orange County Residents Can Soon Call Into City Council Meetings

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Governor Newsom proclaims state of emergency in Orange County in response to ongoing chemical incident in Garden Grove, makes additional shelter sites available