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.
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.
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.
Posted inOrange
Orange Sales Tax Increase Election Night Results 2024
The measure, if passed, could avert a municipal budget crisis, city officials say.
Posted inCountywide
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.
Posted inSanta Ana
Santa Ana Calls on OC Supervisors to Help Fund Crossing Guards
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua is asking OC leaders to help pay for local crossing guards after county supervisors – including her predecessor – allocated funds for crossing guards in Orange.
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OC Supervisors Help Fund Crossing Guards in Orange Amid City Budget Cuts
OC Supervisors Vicente Sarmiento and Don Wagner are supporting the program as city officials ask voters for a 0.5% sales tax increase in November to help keep their budget afloat.
Posted inOrange
Orange Reinstates Crossing Guard Program After Budget Cuts
Orange City Council members voted unanimously to reinstate the crossing guard program with Orange County Supervisors Don Wagner and Vicente Sarmiento pledging to help the city with the cost.
