Press Releases

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Effective Thursday, March 13 at 6 pm: All Evacuation Orders Lifted for All Canyons Near Airport Fire Burn Scar

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...

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Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 6 pm: Evacuation Order (Mandatory) Issued for Trabuco, Bell, Hot Spring Canyons Near Airport Fire Burn Scar

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...

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Effective Wednesday, March 12 at 10 am: Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) Issued for Canyons Near Airport Fire Burn Scar

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...

Orange County Older Adults Needs Assessment Report Now Available

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...

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OC Health Care Agency Receives 2024 CSAC Challenge Award for Innovative Emergency Medical Services Project

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...

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Clerk-Recorder to Host an Additional Special Passport Day Due to Overwhelming Demand

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is pleased to announce an additional Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 29, 2025, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Old Orange County...

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Clerk-Recorder Hosts Special Passport Day to Help Families Plan for Summer Travels

February 24, 2025

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites families and individuals to prepare for their summer travels at the 9th Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 15, 2025, from 9:00...

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Jessica Witt Appointed as Orange County’s Chief Operating Officer

February 24, 2025

Santa Ana, CA (February 24, 2025) – Interim Orange County Executive Officer (CEO) Michelle Aguirre announced that Jessica Witt is the new Chief Operating Officer (COO). Ms. Witt...

Effective Friday, February 14 at 11:15 am: All Evacuation Orders Lifted for All Canyons Near Airport Fire Burn Scar

February 14, 2025

Santa Ana, Calif. (February 14, 2025): Effective Friday, February 14 at 11:15 am all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long...