On Monday evening, emergency personnel announced that the malfunctioning chemical tank in Garden Grove stabilized enough to reduce the danger zone, but roughly 16,000 people remain evacuated.
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Posted inCommunity Opinion
Nguyen: Profit Over People, The Garden Grove Chemical Crisis Disproportionately Harms Working Class Communities of Color
This opinion piece discusses the historical roots of environmental injustice in Garden Grove and how these longstanding inequities may have contributed to the disproportionate harm experienced by vulnerable, working-class residents during the recent chemical crisis.
Posted inCountywide
Santana: State VA Greenlights Orange County Vet Cemetery at Gypsum Canyon
More than a decade in the making, state officials earlier this month announced completion of a critical viability study for a veterans cemetery.
Posted inTop Stories
Garden Grove Chemical Tank Stabilized, Massive Explosion Chances Gone as Evacuation Remains
OC Fire Authority officials said firefighters verified the tank is cracked and temperature has been dropping – eliminating the chances of a massive explosion as thousands of residents remain evacuated.
Posted inCountywide
Where to Pay Tribute to Fallen Servicemembers in OC on Memorial Day
There are multiple remembrance events, flag-raising ceremonies and other programs to honor fallen veterans in Orange County this Memorial Day.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Thousands in North OC Remain Evacuated as Firefighters Find Potential Crack in Chemical Tank
While tens of thousands of North OC residents remain evacuated, OC Fire Authority officials say a potential crack in the Garden Grove chemical tank could relieve pressure, which could help avoid an explosion.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
State of Emergency Declared Over OC Chemical Tank at Risk of Exploding
Gov. Gavin Newsom has declared an emergency over the faulty chemical tank at risk of blowing up in Garden Grove after OC Fire Authorities said the toxic liquid inside is heating up on Saturday.
Posted inTop Stories
Orange County Chemical Emergency: ‘A Leaking Tank or a Tank That Blows Up’
Tens of thousands of residents throughout Garden Grove, Anaheim, Stanton, Buena Park, Cypress and Westminster are under evacuation orders as a chemical tank in Garden Grove could either spill 7,000 gallons of toxic liquid or explode.
Posted inPress Releases
County of Orange Releases FY 2026-27 Recommended Budget
The County of Orange’s Fiscal Year (FY) 2026-27 Recommended Budget has been released for review by the Board of Supervisors and the public. It is available online at cfo.ocgov.com/budget.
Posted inCountywide
OC Animal Care Filling Up With Cats and Kittens As Summer Approaches
As of May 21, there are 115 cats and 82 dogs at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
