The Orange County Transportation Authority is reminding riders that OC Bus is fully transitioning to the new Wave fare payment system and magnetic-stripe paper passes will no longer be accepted onboard buses as of Friday (May 1).
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OCTA Celebrates Earth Day with Free Bus Rides and New Transit Calculator to Figure Potential Savings
In honor of Earth Day, OCTA invites residents and visitors to support the environment by taking advantage of free rides on public transit all day.
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2026 Status of Women and Girls in Orange County Report Now Available
The County of Orange has released the 2026 Status of Women and Girls in Orange County report.
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Help Shape What’s Next in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove & Huntington Beach!
The Caltrans District 12 Reconnecting Our Communities (ROC) Study identifies opportunities to strengthen multimodal transportation in neighborhoods impacted or divided by highways and major roadways. Join the virtual community meeting! Monday, March 16, 2026 | 6:00 p.m.
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen to Celebrate 10 Years of Special Saturday Passport Days on March 28
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites families and individuals to get a head start on travel plans at the 10th Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Orange County Courthouse
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You Can’t Buy Love, but You Can Adopt It at an Orange County Animal Shelter
This Valentine’s Day weekend, six Orange County animal shelters are working together to encourage the public to adopt. Whether you are seeking a walking buddy, a couch companion, or a best friend, your match is waiting at your local animal shelter.
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Santa Ana City Council Approves Police Drone Program to Enhance Public Safety
The Santa Ana City Council has approved the implementation of a Drone as a First Responder (DFR) system and the purchase of five drones by the Santa Ana Police Department.
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Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen Unveils InnovativeMobile Van “Clerk-Recorder on Wheels”
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen proudly announces the launch of “Clerk-Recorder on Wheels,” an innovative mobile van designed to bring essential Clerk-Recorder services directly to communities throughout Orange County.
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OCTA Offers Free New Year’s Eve Bus Rides
The Orange County Transportation Authority will provide free bus rides from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, giving passengers a safe and convenient way to travel to New Years Eve events across Orange County.
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Effective Wednesday, December 24 at 8 a.m.: Evacuation Order (Mandatory) Issued for Trabuco Creek, Bell Canyon and Hot Springs Canyon Near Airport Fire Burn Scar
Effective Wednesday, December 24 at 8 a.m., an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire station, campground/park and school, Bell Canyon including Starr Ranch and Hot Springs Canyon including Lazy-W Ranch due to possible debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar
