Select cities, cemeteries and public libraries are hosting celebrations for Day of the Dead this year.
Monthly Archives: October 2025
Posted inNEWS
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Fears of Widespread ICE Raids Heighten
Concerns are increasing that widespread deportation raids are returning to OC, the tough task of keeping tabs on OC Supervisors’ discretionary spending – these are just some of this week’s biggest headlines.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
More Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home
As of Oct. 29, there are 161 dogs and 65 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inPress Releases
Orange County Auditor-Controller Launches New Website to Help Residents Claim Over $700 Million Available Unclaimed Property
Orange County’s Auditor-Controller, Andrew Hamilton, announced the launch of a new, user-friendly website designed to help Orange County residents search for and claim their share of more than $700 million available in unclaimed property held by the state.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Kriz: Fourteen People Died “Without Fixed Abode” in September, Lowest Monthly Total Since 2019
Fourteen people died “without fixed abode” in September, lowest monthly total since 2019. For the year, 2025 has had the lowest number of deaths in this community since 2020. Reports and surveys coming out in the coming months may help us better understand why.
Posted inHealth & Wellness
CalOptima Probe Finds $460,000 Lost on Failed Real Estate Deal
The investigation came after the agency’s former board chair pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in exchange for rerouting contracts as a county supervisor.
Posted inGarden Grove
Garden Grove Becomes Flashpoint of Immigration Debate in Orange County
While council members debated posting immigrant resources on the city’s website, questions of potentially losing federal funding and imprisonment of elected officials surfaced – along with who federal agents are targeting.
Posted inCountywide
Free Halloween Activities Across OC
Nature hikes and several craft events are among many free events offered through public libraries, OC Parks on Halloween and the day before.
Posted inCOAST
Newport Beach Approves Gutting Golf Course, Making Way for New Surf Park
After over two hours of public debate over whether or not to keep the existing golf course, city council members unanimously pushed forward with a 50,000 square foot surf park.
Posted inAnaheim
Anaheim Officials Put Disneyland Gate Tax Proposal on Ice
Anaheim officials shot down a proposed gate tax measure on Disneyland from being placed on the Nov. 2026 ballot after grappling with an over $60 million budget gap as they explore other revenue opportunities.
