Central County
Central County’s six cities, from Santa Ana to Fountain Valley, are home to about 820,000 people, plus the communities in the canyons. We cover city halls, development and the decisions that reach your neighborhood.
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Garden Grove’s chemical tank crisis
In May 2026, a failing chemical tank in Garden Grove forced tens of thousands of people from their homes. See what went wrong and what’s being done.
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