Press Releases

Members from the Orange County Fire Authority, John Wayne Airport, and Orange County Supervisor Katrina Foley stand in front of a new Crash 3 vehicle at Orange County Fire Station 33.

OCFA and JWA announced arrival of new crash 3 vehicle with honorary “Push-In”

(SANTA ANA, CA) – The Orange County Fire Authority, alongside our partners at John Wayne Airport, announced the arrival of a new Crash 3 vehicle, a state-of-the-art apparatus...

Three panels of images, from left to right: First image is a woman sewing a leaf with a sewing machine, Second image is a woman's hand using a gardening tool to rake dirt, Third image is a woman's hand cooking a medley of vegetables over an induction stovetop.

OC Public Libraries Receives $75,000 Sustainability Grant from State Library

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 23, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to announce its selection as one of eight libraries to receive the Sustainable California Libraries grant from...

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Orange County Agricultural Commissioner's Office Gets Its First Detection Dog for Inspection Program

The addition of this detection dog will greatly enhance shipment inspections that protect Orange County agricultural industry and the local environment. ORANGE, CA – Orange County...

Install shot of Experience Brea Arts Exhibition

Brea Arts Programs Featured in Exhibition at John Wayne Airport

(SANTA ANA, CA) – The Destination Gallery at John Wayne Airport is currently hosting the exhibition Experience Brea Arts, a showcase of the diverse art programs run by the City of...

S&P AAA Rating for County of Orange

County of Orange Credit Rating Raised to S&P AAA

Orange County, Calif. (July 15, 2024) – The County of Orange is pleased to announce S&P Global Ratings has upgraded the County from its AA+ issuer credit rating (ICR) to AAA...

The first CoastSnap shoreline monitoring location in Orange County at Strands Beach.

OC Parks Encouraging Community-Led Shoreline Monitoring in Dana Point

(Dana Point, Calif.) – OC Parks recently installed the first community-driven shoreline monitoring location in Orange County. Located along the Strands Beach access ramp (map...

Overview look of Dana Point Harbor

OC Health Care Agency Issues Harbor Water Closure

(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency Environmental Health Division has closed the harbor water area between the Pilgrim Dock, Youth Dock, and Baby Beach in the Dana Point...

OC Animal Care Pets Fourth of July

July 4th Weekend is the Busiest Time of Year for Local Shelters OC Animal Care is Urging Pet Families to Prepare Now and Keep Pets Safe

TUSTIN, Calif. (July 2, 2024) – It's widely reported that more pets go missing during July 4th celebrations than any other holiday throughout the year. As we prepare in Orange...

Social worker making notes and having positive conversation with little girl while they sitting on sofa in living room

Orange County’s Only Children’s Advocacy Center Receives Re-accreditation and Expands Services

National Children’s Alliance recognizes Child Abuse Services Team for ongoing delivery of high quality and effective services to child abuse victims Orange County, Calif. (June 27...