Art classes, guided hikes and local museums: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.
Category: Orange
Orange, home to Chapman University and Old Towne, has about 141,000 residents. We cover the City Council’s votes, its budget, development and traffic.
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Orange May Roll Out Paid Parking in Old Towne Amid Budget Woes
Still facing a $6.7 million budget deficit, Orange officials are instituting paid parking around Orange Plaza after a measure to increase the local sales tax narrowly failed in November.
Posted inHousing & Homelessness
Will Motels Become Orange County’s New Winter Shelter?
OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento is using $200,000 in discretionary dollars and teaming up with a nonprofit to help shelter homeless families at motels across his district during the winter.
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Free Things to Do This Weekend Across OC
Children’s events, movie screenings and mobile library visits: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through public libraries, museums and OC Parks this weekend.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Here’s Where OC Voters Stand on Sales Tax Increases in 2024
Voters in five Orange County cities are deciding on whether they want to increase sales taxes in their municipalities as various city officials throughout the county say the measures are needed to maintain safety and quality of life.
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Orange Sales Tax Increase Election Night Results 2024
The measure, if passed, could avert a municipal budget crisis, city officials say.
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OC’s Libraries Celebrate Día de Los Muertos
Some public libraries across Orange County set up community altars in celebration of Día de Los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, a Latino tradition memorializing the deceased.
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Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Volunteer opportunities, makerspace open hours and children’s events: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks, museums and public libraries.
Posted inOrange
Orange Considers Car Rebate as Auto Industry Poised to Oppose Sales Tax Measure
Orange City Council members could institute a rebate for residents buying cars in the city if voters adopt a 0.5% sales tax increase. It comes as the local auto industry is poised to oppose a proposed November tax measure.
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Cuts to Orange City Hall’s Janitorial Services Leads to Vermin Problem
After slashing janitorial services amid a budget crisis, city staff say they are now grappling with vermin and an increase in trash in city buildings.
