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Santa Ana, Calif. (April 11, 2025) – Interim Orange County Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Aguirre announced that Jamie Newton has been appointed as the County’s new Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO). Ms. Newton assumed her role on Friday, March 28, 2025. “I have had the opportunity to work with...

After hosting two highly successful Apostille Pop-Up Shops in 2024, Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is partnering again with the California Secretary of State to bring the one-day Apostille Pop-Up Shop back to Orange County. The event will take place at the County Administration South...

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County Treasurer Shari Freidenrich reminds property owners that the second installment deadline to timely pay secured property taxes for fiscal year 2024/25 without a 10 percent penalty is Thursday, April 10th. “As the eCheck option is the most cost-effective for us to...

(Santa Ana, CA) Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is proud to mark the one-year anniversary of CRBot, the department’s interactive chatbot that has transformed how the public accesses information about essential services. Since its launch on March 21, 2024, CRBot has provided instant, around...

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 13, 2025) - Effective Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County...

Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) remains in place for Long and Modjeska Canyons Santa Ana, Calif. (March 12, 2025) Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire station, campground/park and school, Bell...

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 12, 2025) Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for areas in the Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and Modjeska Canyon due to possible debris flows along or near the Airport Fire burn scar. A map...

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 11, 2025) – The Orange County Older Adults Needs Assessment Report has been posted to the Board of Supervisors’ March 11, 2025 agenda. This report is aimed at understanding and addressing the evolving needs of Orange County’s growing older adult population. “Ensuring the...

Santa Ana, Calif. (March 6, 2025) – The County of Orange is proud to announce that the OC Health Care Agency’s (HCA) Emergency Medical Services (OCEMS) division has been honored with a prestigious 2024 Challenge Award from the California State Association of Counties (CSAC). The award recognizes...