SANTA ANA, Calif. (August 20, 2023) - Due to the weather forecast for Tropical Storm Hilary, OC Public Libraries will observe the following hours for Sunday, August 20, 2023:  San Clemente…

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING BY THE ORANGE COUNTY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR SUBJECT Public Hearing on Planning Application PA23-0042 for a Variance LOCATION The project is…

(Santa Ana, CA) – A female resident of the City of Orange has tested positive for West Nile Virus (WNV) infection, becoming the first human WNV infection in Orange County this year. The…

In June of 2020, deputies were involved in an officer involved shooting in the city of Lake Forest.  The case was investigated by the Orange County District Attorney's Office and no…

In November of 2019, deputies were involved in a use of force in the City of Lake Forest. The Use of Force was determined to be within policy.   Please note that due to the size of the files,…

In June of 2020, deputies were involved in a use of force at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange.  The use of force was determined to be within policy.  Please note that due to the size of…

Laguna Hills, Ca. (August 31, 2023): – The Sheriff’s Department will take part in a bicycle and pedestrian safety enforcement operation aimed at educating bicyclists, drivers and pedestrians on…

Rancho Santa Margarita, Ca. (Sep. 6, 2023): The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, Sep. 8, from 6 p.m. to 2 a.m. at an undisclosed…

Mission Viejo, Ca. (Sep. 6, 2023): Distracted driving is a dangerous and illegal behavior the Sheriff’s Department is working to deter drivers from doing. On Friday, September 8, deputies will…

SANTA ANA, Ca. (Sep. 6, 2023): September is Pedestrian Safety Month in California and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department encourages everyone on our roads to care for one another and keep…