ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (April 28, 2022) – The County of Orange (County) has been awarded $10,675,000 in funding under Round Two of the State Homekey program to acquire the former Motel 6 in Costa Mesa. The County submitted the application for the motel conversion project as co-applicants with Community Development Partners (CDP) and in partnership with the City of Costa Mesa.
Located at 2274 Newport Boulevard in Costa Mesa, Motel 6 is a straight to permanent housing application for conversion of a motel property into 88 units of affordable housing. Of the 88 units, 40 will be Homekey units serving individuals experiencing homelessness who have been impacted by COVID-19. Of the 40 Homekey units, 10 will be set aside for individuals who meet the MHSA eligibility criteria and are experiencing or at risk of homelessness, 30 for veterans experiencing homelessness, and the remaining 48 for affordable housing for seniors ages 62 or older.
Motel 6 completes the awarding of all three projects the County of Orange applied for in Round Two of the State Homekey program, with HB Oasis and Riviera Motel being the first two. Together these three awards will create a total of 122 new affordable homes for people experiencing homelessness who have been impacted by COVID-19 in Orange County. This will be in addition to the 132 units created from The Tahiti Motel and Stanton Inn and Suites projects awarded in Round One of the Homekey program.
In Round One of the State Homekey program, the County of Orange and Jamboree Housing Corporation were awarded a total of approximately $23.1 million in funding as co-applicants in partnership with the City of Stanton for the Tahiti Motel and Stanton Inn and Suites applications.
(Santa Ana, CA) - The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) encourages community members to drop-off expired, unused or unwanted prescription medications on “National Take Back Day,” Saturday, April 30, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at numerous locations throughout Orange County.
(SANTA ANA, CA) – The newest Community Focus Space exhibit at John Wayne Airport features paintings by artist Dennis Carrie whose paintings, landscapes, still lifes, and portraits, focus on representing his subjects with respect and integrity. His current works aim to capture the character and honesty of some of the most impactful individuals throughout history. Select works from his Portraits of Integrity collection and other pieces will be on display in the Thomas F. Riley Terminal beginning April 19, 2022, through May 19, 2022.
In celebration of Earth Month, OC Waste & Recycling (OCWR), OC Public Libraries (OCPL) and Discovery Cube OC (DCOC) teamed up for County-wide Earth Day events to educate residents on the fun and squirmy side of caring for the environment. Festivities, both in person and virtual, span the month of April featuring online activities, eco-focused events at select libraries, weekend celebrations at Discovery Cube OC and the new presentation, “Gettin’ Wiggly with Composting.”
Celebrate summertime outdoors with 10 free concerts + 12 free movie screenings at OC Parks June 17 – September 2.
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are pleased to present the annual OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Enjoy summer nights at regional parks with free live music and movie screenings in a family-friendly atmosphere. All events will include free parking with food and drink available for purchase.
Santa Ana, Calif. (April 4, 2022) — The County Community Service Center Office, 15496 Magnolia St. in Westminster, will be closed due to construction from noon Thursday, April 7 to noon Monday, April 11.
Residents are encouraged to use one of the following alternative access points to obtain services.
County of Orange Social Services Agency (SSA) clients can visit http://www.mybenefitscalwin.org to apply for or check on existing Medi-Cal, CalFresh, CalWORKs or General Relief public assistance benefits or alternatively through one of the following options:
To contact Orange County’s Office on Aging, call toll-free (800) 510-2020 Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or email areaagencyonaging@occr.ocgov.com for assistance.
Orange County Housing Authority (OCHA) clients may visit https://ochousing.org/ for general information regarding OCHA programs. Clients may also contact one of the below virtual locations for assistance related to:
OCHA’s Waiting List is currently closed. For clients active on OCHA’s 2012 Waiting List information may be found at https://www.waitlistcheck.com/
Clients may also contact OCHA by telephone at:
(714) 480-2700
(800) 735-2929 California Relay Service
Reception telephone hours are available 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday
In-person office hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Thursday by appointment. You may visit https://ochousing.org/conact-us for further information.
OC Health Care Agency clients needing assistance can call the OCLINKs line at (855) 625-4657.
(Santa Ana, CA) – On March 30, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention issued updated recommendations for a second booster dose of the Moderna (SpikeVax) and Pfizer (Comirnaty) COVID-19 vaccine in certain individuals. The second booster dose is expected to be available throughout Orange County, including the OC Health Care Agency’s mobile COVID-19 clinics.
Santa Ana, Calif. (March 28, 2021): Effective Monday, March 28, at 4 p.m., the Evacuation Order will be downgraded to an Evacuation Warning for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska Canyon in the Bond Fire burn area. The Evacuation Warning will expire at midnight.
To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Any persons with questions related to the Evacuation Order may contact the County of Orange Emergency Hotline at 714-628-7085.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under voluntary evacuation warning can be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.
Evacuation Areas
Silverado Canyon – (Evacuation Warning – as of March 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.)
Williams Canyon – (Evacuation Warning – as of March 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.)
Modjeska Canyon (Evacuation Warning – as of March 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.)
Road Closures
Soft road closures will be in place at canyon entrances beginning on March 28, 2022 at 4 p.m.
Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the mandatory evacuation area.
Staff are onsite and will be available until midnight to offer evacuated residents a warm, dry place to wait out the storm. Red Cross is on standby to support SSA in offering congregate, dormitory overnight shelter at the Sports Park as needed. Residents may also contact our hotline at 714-628-7085 to request assistance.
Household pets will not be accepted by the shelter, but OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats and small pets. For information please call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The County of Orange has activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Centers as of 11 a.m., March 28.
Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media and on Facebook and Twitter following #OCCanyonFlood at:
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency, Office of Suicide Prevention announces the launch of a data dashboard reporting Orange County deaths by suicide for the purpose of raising community awareness and for helping to inform prevention initiatives.
Santa Ana, Calif. (March 28, 2021): Effective at 12 p.m. an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for Silverado Canyon, Williams Canyon and Modjeska in the Bond Fire burn area due to possible debris flows along or near the burn scar.
The National Weather Service has issued a Flash Flood Watch for the burn scar area in effect from noon Monday, March 28 until midnight for the expected rain event. The Evacuation Order (Mandatory) is expected to be in place through the Flash Flood Watch.
Canyon residents are strongly encouraged to evacuate prior to 12 p.m. Hard road closures will be in effect at 12 p.m. and access in and out of the canyons will be restricted to public safety and public works vehicles.
Any person with disabilities and those with access and/or functional needs requiring evacuation assistance should call Orange County Sheriff’s Department Dispatch at 714-647-7000.
Any persons with questions related to the Evacuation Order may contact the County of Orange Emergency Hotline at 714-628-7085.
To report storm-related issues with a County road or flood control channel, call the Orange County Public Works Storm Center 714-955-0200 during standard business hours and 714-955-0333 during flash flood events and emergencies when OC Public Works’ Department Operations Center is activated.
Due to road closures in the area, the Library of the Canyons is closed on Monday, March 28.
A map with detailed depictions of the areas under mandatory evacuation may be found at www.ocsheriff.gov/bondfire.
Evacuation Areas
Silverado Canyon - Evacuation Order (Mandatory – as of March 28, 2022 at 12 p.m.)
Williams Canyon - Evacuation Order (Mandatory – as of March 28, 2022 at 12 p.m.)
Modjeska Canyon - Evacuation Order (Mandatory – as of March 28, 2022 at 12 p.m.)
Hard Road Closures
Hard road closures will be in place at canyon entrances beginning at March 28, 2022 at 12 p.m.
Sheltering
Residents are encouraged to leave early and plan for alternate shelter with friends, family or at a local hotel outside of the mandatory evacuation area.
Staff are onsite and will be available throughout the night to offer evacuated residents a warm, dry place to wait out the storm. Red Cross is on standby to support SSA in offering congregate, dormitory overnight shelter at the Sports Park as needed. Residents may also contact our hotline at 714-628-7085 to request assistance.
Household pets will not be accepted by the shelter, but OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats and small pets and has accommodations for large animals at the OC Fair and Events Center. For information about other large animal housing arrangements, please call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
Pets and Large Animals
OC Animal Care is open to house dogs, cats and small pets for Orange County residents under mandatory evacuation orders. The shelter is at 1630 Victory Road Tustin, CA 92782. If possible, please bring photo identification, veterinary/vaccination records, special food, and medications along with your animals.
For those under mandatory evacuation order with large animals, OC Fair and Events Center located at 88 Fair Drive Costa Mesa, CA 92626 will open at 8 p.m. with uncovered temporary stalls. Please call 714-708-1588 to ensure your animals can be accommodated. For large animal sheltering at the OC Fair and Events Center, enter at Gate 5 off Arlington Drive. The daily care as well as feed, medications, and other necessary supplies will be the responsibility of the animal owner.
While evacuating, please ensure that vehicles such as large trailers do not block roadways as this may impact the ability of first responders to travel to impacted areas.
For information about other large animal housing arrangements, please call OC Animal Care at 714-935-6848 from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. or 714-259-1122 during after-hours from 5 p.m. to 8 a.m.
The County of Orange has activated and staffed the Emergency Operations Centers as of 11 a.m., March 28.
Orange County Public Works, Orange County Animal Care, the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department are working in Unified Command.
Residents are encouraged to check regularly for updates through local media, on the County of Orange’s website – OCGov.com/News - and on social media following #OCCanyonFlood at:
