Press Releases

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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...

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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...

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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...

Director OC HCA BHS Ian Kemmer

Orange County Board of Supervisors Appoints New Behavioral Health Director

(Santa Ana, CA) – On June 25, 2024, the Orange County Board of Supervisors appointed Ian Kemmer, as the new Director of Behavioral Health Services (BHS), for the OC Health Care...

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“Level up your self-love: check your status.” National HIV Testing Day is Thursday, June 27

(Santa Ana, CA) - June 27 marks National HIV Testing Day (NHTD), which promotes testing and early diagnosis of HIV (human immunodeficiency virus). This year's NHTD theme is Level...