Doug La Belle | Voice of OC

OC Fairgrounds Tackles Safety Issues Leading up to County Fair Opening

Orange County Fair and Event Center

By Spencer Custodio | July 5, 2018

Two members of the Orange County Fairgrounds Board of Directors said they are confident safety concerns raised in two different reports, including a state Fire Marshal report, won’t pose a threat to the O.C. Fair opening July 13 for its annual three-week run.

Fair Board OKs Farm Worker Monument

Costa Mesa

By NORBERTO SANTANA JR. | May 25, 2012

Board authorizes a $100,000 life-sized sculpture, but split evident between Brown and Schwarzenegger appointees.

OC Marathon Gets Long-Term Deal With County Fairgrounds

Costa Mesa

By NORBERTO SANTANA JR. | October 28, 2011

Five-year, $500,000 deal comes after contentious debate. Swap
meet operator also could be headed toward a long-term deal instead
of lease termination.

OC Fair Board Will Discuss Forming Citizen Task Force

Costa Mesa

By NORBERTO SANTANA JR. | August 26, 2011

Decision follows a raucous meeting that includes tough questions
from new board members and accusations from activists.