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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Orange public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
County herbicide spraying in creeks
A commissioner cited a report that the county sprays roughly 100,000 gallons of herbicides a year into Orange County creeks under an expired permit. The commission couldn't take formal action tonight, but staff will investigate the permit status and report back.
City energy and solar upgrades
The Council approved an investment-grade audit with Willdan to explore solar, LED lighting, EV charging, and water meter upgrades, aiming for projects that pay for themselves through guaranteed energy savings — with federal tax credit deadlines looming.