A day-by-day listing of everything OC Development published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 31
October 30
October 29
October 28
- Santa Ana City Council Unanimously Introduces E-Bike Safety Ordinance
- High Tides Cause Orange County Coastal Flooding, PCH Closures, and Transit Disruptions
- Newport Beach Experiences Record Tidal Flooding Amidst El Niño Conditions
- Orange County Teamsters Reject Revised Contract Offer, Threaten New Strike Action
- Newport Beach Considers Civic Center Parkland for New Police Headquarters
October 27
- County Landfill Disruptions Detailed in Labor Filing, Contradicting Initial Public Statements
- Orange County Public Works Adopts New Herbicide-Free Creek Maintenance in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks
- Ocdevelopment Editorial Standards Preclude Reporting on Non-Orange County Projects
- Knott-Orange Apartments in Anaheim Sells for $9.65 Million, Buyer Plans Renovations
- Orange County Coastal Infrastructure Faces Closures, Emergency Repairs Amidst El Niño Conditions
- Anaheim Campaign Finance Structures Shift After Influence Investigations
October 26
- Orange County Cities Implement Emergency Measures for Incoming El Niño Season
- Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Orange County Amid Record-High Tides
- Coastal Flood Warning Issued for Orange County Amid Record High Tide Threat
- Newport Beach Experiences Street Flooding as High Tides Break Records; Coastal Warning Issued
- Fullerton City Council Adopts Inaugural Environmental Justice Element Unanimously
- Irvine Initiates $42 Million Expansion of William Woollett Jr. Aquatics Center
- Souplantation Files Health Plan Review for Fountain Valley Location
October 25
- Metrolink Schedules Five-Day Coastal Service Suspension in Southern Orange County
- Federal Review Challenges California Coastal Management Authority
- Proposition 37 Proposes $25 Billion Down Payment Fund for New Construction, Relevant to Orange County's High Home Prices
- Memorial Park Aquatic Center Opens in Santa Ana After $29.3 Million Investment
October 24
- Orange County Gasoline Prices Continue Decline, Averaging Below $6.00
- Irvine Lake Water Levels Reduced for Santiago Creek Dam Repairs
- San Clemente Explores Amphitheater Expansion at Forster Ranch Community Park
- Irvine Lake Draining Commences for Santiago Creek Dam Overhaul
- Orange County Firms Recognized in Socal MAME Awards for Desert Home Designs
- Santa Ana Anticipates New Dutch Bros Coffee Location, Details Economic Development Support
- Rexford Industrial Realty Reports Q3 Results Amidst Orange County Industrial Focus
- Disneyland Confirms Shuttle Service Reroutes Amid Major Resort Expansion
- Advantech Inaugurates New North American Headquarters in Tustin
- Ocean View School District Advances Exploration of Housing on Two Former Campuses
- Anaheim's Ocvibe Mixed-Use Project Secures Prominent Chefs for 2027 Opening
October 22
- Cal State Fullerton Economists Predict Flat Orange County Job Growth, Persistent Housing Challenges
- Dana Point Council Seeks Tree Preservation in Lantern Bay Park Renovation Plans
- Orange County Supervisors to Review Teamsters Labor Proposals in Special Meeting
- Consumer Choice and Transparency in Orange County Energy Provision Examined by Rynerson
- Santa Ana Main Library Re-Opening Spurs Temporary Civic Center Drive Closure
- Irvine City Council Candidates Discuss Independent Auditor Amid Budget Deficit Concerns
- Irvine City Council Addresses Projected $37 Million Deficit with Initial Reductions
- Orange County Supervisor Candidates Detail Stances on Creek Herbicide Use
- Irvine City Council Addresses Budget Deficit and Zoning Code Updates
- Orange County Supervisors to Review Teamsters Contract Proposals Amid Strike Hiatus
- Kunal Chakrabarti Appointed General Manager at Paséa Hotel & Spa Amidst $17 Million Renovation
October 21
- Santa Ana Memorial Park Aquatic Center Holds Ribbon Cutting Amidst Public Access Questions and Mural Restoration Delays
- Orange County Teamsters Pause Week-Long Strike Amid Renewed Negotiations
- Orange County Alleges Teamsters Illegally Block Landfill Access Amid Labor Dispute
- Emergency Seawalls Accelerating Beach Erosion, Surfrider Report Warns, Citing San Clemente Example
October 20
- San Clemente Residents to Vote on Sales Tax Increase Amid Dual Environmental Pressures
- Anaheim Officials Brainstorm Resort District Overhaul Amidst Funding Debates
- Newport Beach Council Declares Local Emergency, Approves Sand Replenishment Ahead of King Tides
- Orange County Judge Approves $125 Million Settlement for Garden Grove Chemical Leak
October 18
October 17
- Anaheim City Council Unanimously Approves $45 Million Police Contract
- Norte Fire Uncontained at 570 Acres, Damages Homes in South Orange County
- Orange County Grapples with Public Service Disruptions, Project Withdrawals, and Infrastructure Challenges
- Fourth District Supervisor Candidates Outline Approaches to County Governance, Budgets, and Infrastructure
- Wildfire Damages Homes, Prompts Evacuations in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano
October 16
October 15
October 14
- Anaheim Resort Campus Shuttle Adds Reported Hotel Stops with New Guest Fees
- Navien Establishes Innovation Center and Training Academy in Irvine
- Santa Ana Unveils Modernized Library, New Aquatic Center; City Planning Recognized
- GKN Aerospace Agrees to $125 Million Settlement for Garden Grove Chemical Incident
- Laguna Beach PCH Southbound Lane Closed Following Bluff Crack
October 13
- OCTA Reaffirms Emergency Coastal Sand Placement Plan Amid El Niño Forecast Challenges
- OC Water District's River Maintenance Faces Habitat Concerns, Leads to Board Presentation Request
- Southbound PCH Lane Closed in Laguna Beach Following Cliffside Erosion Concerns
- Orange County Employees Initiate Strike Over Stalled Contract Negotiations
- Orange County Board of Supervisors Routinely Approves Post-Facto Contracts and Grants
- Santa Ana Completes New and Renovated Basketball Courts at Two Parks
- Garden Grove Plant Operators Reach $125 Million Settlement for Chemical Leak Impacts
October 12
- Orange County Confronts Localized Climate Impacts, Drives Adaptation Planning
- Santa Ana Announces 2.87% Rent Increase Cap for 2026-2027, Bolsters Housing Assistance
- Laguna Woods City Council Candidate Carol Moore Details City Fiscal Health and Housing Perspectives
- Garden Grove City Council Candidate Amanda Nguyen Details Platform for 2026 Election
October 11
- Aliso Viejo City Council Candidate Steven Von Der Porten Details Approaches to Housing and Fiscal Policy
- Austin Henderson Appointed Partner at Shook, Hardy & Bacon in Orange County
- Talley LLP Elevates Kaitlin Barkow to Partner in Irvine Office
- Irvine's Skyworks Solutions Completes $22 Billion Combination with Qorvo
- Orange County Launches New Digital Hub for El Niño Storm Preparedness
- Unusual Coastal Flood Event Batters Orange County Shores, Signals Future Challenges
- Tropical Storm Rachel Triggers Coastal Flood Warnings and Closures in Newport Beach
- Sal’s Pizzeria Proposed for Mission Viejo Location
- Second Sal's Pizzeria Location Proposed for Mission Viejo
- Souplantation Announces 2027 Reopening at Former Fountain Valley Location
- Neeld Family Vineyards Seeks ABC Licenses for Newport Beach Location
- Black Rock Coffee Bar Proposes Orange County Location at 2751 W Orangethorpe Avenue
- Newport Beach Housing Plan Challenged in Superior Court Over Overlay Zoning
October 10
- Developers Employ Creative Strategies Amid Rising Construction Costs and Financing Challenges
- Orange County Commercial Real Estate Adapts to Continually Redefined 'Normal' Market Conditions
- Fresh Haus Pet Salon Proposes Tenant Improvements for Huntington Beach Facility
- Garden Grove Planning Commission to Review Extension for Approved Six-Story Apartment Complex
- Unprecedented Swell Leads to Major Flooding in Newport Beach, Affects Huntington Beach