News across Orange County

Real Housewife Gina Kirschenheiter to receive HRC Ally Award in Santa Ana
The Human Rights Campaign’s annual Orange County/Long Beach Garden Party is returning to Historic Floral...

Planting the Seeds of the Fullerton Garden Club
Since the 1960s, the Fullerton Garden Club (FGC) has had its roots in the city. It all started when a national flower show judge named Maize Jean George moved to Fullerton, realized that there was no garden […]

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Santa Ana Councilmember Ben Vazquez plans to honor Roman Reyna despite election‑fraud conviction
The Santa Ana City Council’s upcoming agenda includes an item in which Councilmember Ben Vazquez...

Three arrested after Fountain Valley catalytic converter theft; felony charges filed
Fountain Valley Police say officers responded to a catalytic converter theft in progress overnight and...
63‑year‑old man dies after being struck by SUV in Garden Grove
A 63‑year‑old male pedestrian died after being struck by a tan 2012 Chevrolet Suburban on...

Rent Stabilization Newsletter: September 2026
In This Issue: Rental Registry Late Penalties: Important information regarding late fee penalties beginning October 1 for unregistered units. Maximum Allowable Rent Increase: A reminder of the 2.87% limit that went into effect on September 1, 2026. Ayuda Sin Fronteras Program:…

Orange County approves rules for e-bikes, other micromobility devices
The new rules set a maximum speed limit of 20 mph for e-bikes used on roadways and shoulders.

Governor Newsom Signs the Affordable Homeownership Bonus Law to Build More Affordable Homes
Governor Newsom signed the Affordable Homeownership Bonus Law (AB 2433) into law on September 29, 2026. This law will create more affordable homes and streamline housing approvals. The law reforms the California […]
OC Health Care Agency Reports First Human West Nile Virus Related Deaths of 2026
The first human deaths associated with West Nile virus (WNV) infection in Orange County in 2026 have been confirmed in older adults this week by OC Health Care Agency (HCA) officials. With […]

Hillcrest Park’s WWII Memorial Rededicated After Restoration
A small crowd gathered beneath the sweltering sun at Hillcrest Park on Tuesday, September 29, 2026, to rededicate Fullerton’s World War II Memorial, a 2,000-year-old redwood crosscut that has honored local military […]
Santa Ana Police debunk AI‑generated snake photo after false backyard report
The Santa Ana Police confirmed today that the reported Gaboon Viper sighting in the 1400...