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Roads, transit, water, utilities and public works in Orange County, including cost, funding source and schedule.
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Caltrans Implements Lane Shifts for Pacific Coast Highway Bluff Repair, While Pacific Surfliner Tracks Close Due to High Surf; the Orange County Transportation Authority Advances Plans for Track Stabilization and Extends an Emergency Declaration for Sand Procurement.
Coastal and Inland Municipalities Have Issued Emergency Declarations, Deployed Protective Infrastructure, and Advised Residents on Preparedness as Heavy Rain and High Tides Are Anticipated Through March.
Newport Beach and Long Beach Experienced Flooding Monday, with Forecasters Predicting Even Higher Sea Levels Through Thursday.
Exceptionally High Tides Are Impacting Vulnerable Areas and Causing Metrolink Service Suspensions Through Friday.
Unusually High Tides on Monday Caused Street Flooding in Low-Lying Areas of Newport Beach, with Even Higher Tides Anticipated for Tuesday Across the Orange County Coastline.
The Temporary Measure Between Laguna Niguel/mission Viejo and Oceanside Aims to Prevent Rail Disruptions From Anticipated High Tides.
The New Fully Electric Facility Replaces a 60-Year-Old Pool and Community Center, Funded by Local Sales Tax, the Cannabis Public Benefit Fund, and Federal ARPA Funds.
The Irvine Ranch Water District Has Initiated a Phased Water Level Reduction at Orange County's Largest Reservoir to Facilitate Critical Dam Repairs and Enhance Flood Protection.
The Irvine Ranch Water District Is Initiating a Decade-Long Planned Effort to Upgrade the 1933-Built Santiago Creek Dam, with Work Expected to Conclude by 2030.
A Local Analysis Addresses Questions Regarding the Orange County Power Authority's Renewable Energy Sources and Rate Plan Clarity Compared to Southern California Edison.
Over 400 County Employees Are Set to Return to Work as Union Leaders and County Supervisors Aim for a New Contract Vote by Friday.
The Ballot Measure Proposes Funding for Coastal Erosion Control, Beach Replenishment, and Fire Protection Following Recent Wildfires and Ongoing El Niño-Driven Challenges.
The Emergency Declaration Aims to Secure Resources for Anticipated Coastal Flooding, While a New Project Will Place 100,000 Cubic Yards of Sand Along West Newport Beach.
Strong Santa Ana Winds Have Abated, Allowing Crews to Contain the Norte Fire, but an Incoming Storm System Poses Risks of Mud and Debris Flows Near Burn Scars.
Firefighters Achieved 25% Containment of the 570-Acre Norte Fire by Saturday Evening, Allowing 3,700 Residents to Return Home in Affected Orange County Areas.
City Officials and Residents Discussed Sand Replenishment, Structural Enhancements, and Emergency Preparations Following Recent Coastal Flooding on the Balboa Peninsula.
The City Celebrates the Completion of Significant Public Infrastructure Projects and Receives a Top Planning Award for Its Transit Zoning Code Update.
Coastal Erosion, Exacerbated by Recent High Tides, Has Prompted the Closure of a Key Highway Section as Caltrans Assesses Damage Near Laguna Beach.
The Orange County Transportation Authority Board Voted to Expedite Sand Replenishment Efforts, Though Project Timelines Are Projected to Extend Beyond the Anticipated End of the Current El Niño Season.
Public Outcry and a Past State Violation Prompt a Future Orange County Water District Board Presentation to Address Ongoing Work in the Santa Ana River.
Caltrans Enacted a Precautionary Closure for a Segment of Pacific Coast Highway After a Large Crack Appeared on an Adjacent Cliffside, Following a Period of Intense Wave Activity.
The County of Orange Has Introduced a Dedicated Website to Centralize Emergency Information and Resources for Residents and Businesses Ahead of Anticipated Winter Storms.
City Officials Declared a Local Emergency and Temporarily Restricted Access to Beaches and Piers Due to Anticipated High Tides and Significant Surf.
Coastal Communities in Orange County Experienced Significant Inundation Friday as a Massive Swell, Higher Than Initially Predicted, Combined with High Tides and the Influence of Tropical Storm Rachel and El Niño.
