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Anaheim Approves $45M Police Contract in OC

PolicyOC Development staff14h ago

Anaheim City Council Unanimously Approves $45 Million Police Contract

The Decision for a Nearly 17% Police Wage Hike Over Three Years, Made Via the Consent Calendar, Comes as the City Anticipates $120 Million in Freed-Up Revenue From Paid-Off Infrastructure Bonds.

OC Norte Fire: Homes Damaged, Uncontained Threat

HousingOC Development staff19h ago

Norte Fire Uncontained at 570 Acres, Damages Homes in South Orange County

OC Dev: Service, Project & Infra Challenges

PolicyOC Development staff1d ago

Orange County Grapples with Public Service Disruptions, Project Withdrawals, and Infrastructure Challenges

OC 4th Dist. Supervisor Candidates Outline OC Infra Plans

PolicyOC Development staff1d ago

Fourth District Supervisor Candidates Outline Approaches to County Governance, Budgets, and Infrastructure

OC Wildfire: Homes Damaged in San Clemente & SJC

HousingOC Development staff1d ago

Wildfire Damages Homes, Prompts Evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano

Dutch Bros Coffee Planned for Santa Ana, OC

CommercialOC Development staff1d ago

New Dutch Bros Coffee Location Expected in Santa Ana, City Advances Business Growth Initiatives

Newport Beach Shoreline Protection Explored OC

InfrastructureOC Development staff1d ago

Newport Beach Explores Shoreline Protection Upgrades Ahead of El Niño

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Santa Ana Wins Helen Putnam Award for Environmental Zoning Reform

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CommercialOC Development staff

Pacific Pearl Café Opens Third Orange County Location in Irvine's Newport Gateway

3d ago

CommercialOC Development staff

Santa Ana Industrial Facility Sold Off-Market to Global Retailer

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Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle Adds Reported Hotel Stops with New Guest Fees

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CommercialOC Development staff

Navien Establishes Innovation Center and Training Academy in Irvine

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InfrastructureOC Development staff

Santa Ana Unveils Modernized Library, New Aquatic Center; City Planning Recognized

4d ago

PolicyOC Development staff

GKN Aerospace Agrees to $125 Million Settlement for Garden Grove Chemical Incident

4d ago

InfrastructureOC Development staff

Laguna Beach PCH Southbound Lane Closed Following Bluff Crack

4d ago

InfrastructureOC Development staff

OCTA Reaffirms Emergency Coastal Sand Placement Plan Amid El Niño Forecast Challenges

4d ago

InfrastructureOC Development staff

OC Water District's River Maintenance Faces Habitat Concerns, Leads to Board Presentation Request

4d ago

InfrastructureOC Development staff

Southbound PCH Lane Closed in Laguna Beach Following Cliffside Erosion Concerns

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PolicyOC Development staff

Orange County Employees Initiate Strike Over Stalled Contract Negotiations

4d ago

PolicyOC Development staff

Orange County Board of Supervisors Routinely Approves Post-Facto Contracts and Grants

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ProjectsOC Development staff

Santa Ana Completes New and Renovated Basketball Courts at Two Parks

5d ago

CommercialOC Development staff

Garden Grove Plant Operators Reach $125 Million Settlement for Chemical Leak Impacts

5d ago

Events in OC Development

Los Angeles Rams VIP Tailgate

Sun, Oct 18 · 9:05 AMHollywood Park Casino$

Cory Henry Presents: The Gospel Brunch Experience

Sun, Oct 18 · 11:30 AMBlue Note Los Angeles$

Santa Anita Oktoberfest

Sun, Oct 18 · 12:00 PMSanta Anita Park$

Live Racing at Santa Anita Park

Sun, Oct 18 · 1:00 PMSanta Anita Park$

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Policy

Orange County Drives Climate Adaptation Planning

Orange County Confronts Localized Climate Impacts, Drives Adaptation Planning

5d ago

Santa Ana Announces 2.87% Rent Increase Cap for 2026-2027, Bolsters Housing Assistance

5d ago

Laguna Woods City Council Candidate Carol Moore Details City Fiscal Health and Housing Perspectives

6d ago

Projects

Sal's Pizzeria 2 Proposed in Mission Viejo, OC

Second Sal's Pizzeria Location Proposed for Mission Viejo

Oct 11

Souplantation Announces 2027 Reopening at Former Fountain Valley Location

Oct 11

Neeld Family Vineyards Seeks ABC Licenses for Newport Beach Location

Oct 11

Infrastructure

OC Launches New El Niño Storm Prep Digital Hub

Orange County Launches New Digital Hub for El Niño Storm Preparedness

Oct 11

Tropical Storm Rachel Triggers Coastal Flood Warnings and Closures in Newport Beach

Oct 11

Unprecedented Swell Leads to Major Flooding in Newport Beach, Affects Huntington Beach

Oct 10

Planning

Unusual OC Coastal Flood Batters Orange County, CA

Unusual Coastal Flood Event Batters Orange County Shores, Signals Future Challenges

Oct 11

Laguna Beach Ratifies Emergency Declaration Ahead of Strong El Niño Amid Coastal Challenges

Oct 7

Orange County Cities Address Coastal Resilience, Infrastructure Upgrades, and Policy Shifts

Oct 3

Commercial

Garden Grove Candidate Outlines 2026 Dev. Priorities

Garden Grove City Council Candidate Amanda Nguyen Details Platform for 2026 Election

6d ago

Sal’s Pizzeria Proposed for Mission Viejo Location

Oct 11

Fresh Haus Pet Salon Proposes Tenant Improvements for Huntington Beach Facility

Oct 10

People & Firms

Orange County: Henderson Appointed Partner at Shook

Austin Henderson Appointed Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Orange County

6d ago

Talley LLP Elevates Kaitlin Barkow to Partner in Irvine Office

6d ago

Irvine's Skyworks Solutions Completes $22 Billion Combination with Qorvo

6d ago

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PolicyOC Development staff

Aliso Viejo City Council Candidate Steven Von Der Porten Details Approaches to Housing and Fiscal Policy

Oct 11

ProjectsOC Development staff

Black Rock Coffee Bar Proposes Orange County Location at 2751 W Orangethorpe Avenue

Oct 11

PolicyOC Development staff

Newport Beach Housing Plan Challenged in Superior Court Over Overlay Zoning

Oct 10

ProjectsOC Development staff

Developers Employ Creative Strategies Amid Rising Construction Costs and Financing Challenges

Oct 10

MarketOC Development staff

Orange County Commercial Real Estate Adapts to Continually Redefined 'Normal' Market Conditions

Oct 10

ProjectsOC Development staff

Garden Grove Planning Commission to Review Extension for Approved Six-Story Apartment Complex

Oct 9

InfrastructureOC Development staff

Newport Beach Declares Emergency as High Tides Bring Flooding to Coastal Cities

Oct 8

MarketOC Development staff

Yamaha Motor Corp. Completes Sale of 25-Acre Cypress Headquarters Campus

Oct 7

PolicyOC Development staff

Orange County Finalizes Takeover of Mental Health Campuses From Mind OC

Oct 7

PolicyOC Development staff

Orange County Budget Proposals Highlight Funding Disparity for Homelessness Solutions

Oct 6

PolicyOC Development staff

Orange County Cities Address Automated License Plate Reader Contracts and Privacy Concerns

Oct 6

InfrastructureOC Development staff

Brea City Council Approves Grant Application to Maintain Free Senior Shuttle Services

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