Thousand Steps Beach Stairs Now Open
The public access staircase at Thousand Steps Beach in south Laguna Beach reopened at 6 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 4. The stairs closed Sept. 20 for extensive repairs to the concrete steps and railings.…
OC Zoo and Supervisor Wagner Welcome Two Mountain Lion Kittens Found Near Los Angeles
ORANGE, Calif.— OC Zoo veterinarians and staff are caring for two mountain lion kittens found outside a Thousand Oaks office complex. California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) brought…
Extended SpringSummer Park Hours Begin March 13
The clocks spring forward early March 13, marking the beginning of daylight-saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and summer…
Serrano Creek Trail Bridge Repairs
Project Summary: OC Parks, in collaboration with OC Public Works, will complete repairs of the slope paving underneath the Serrano Creek Trail bridge. Work consists of pouring new slope paving and…
ONeill Regional Park Amphitheater Replacement
Project Summary: The proposed project consists of the redesign and expansion of an existing 20-year old, 50-seat amphitheater adjacent to the park’s Nature Center. This is needed because seating…
Volunteer Programs Affected By COVID19
Please note that due to COVID-19, many volunteer opportunities at the County of Orange have not resumed at this time.
County of Orange Launches Paid Internship Program
The County of Orange has implemented a Paid Internship Program for college students and recent graduates. Students and recent graduates interested in learning more about the program can click here.…
OC Social Services Agency Volunteers Make a Difference
The OC Social Services Agency (SSA) recognized the efforts of 3,900 community volunteers in its FY 2017/18 Annual Report. The volunteers contributed more than 28,000 hours of service, supporting SSA…
Update on Access to County of Orange Facilities
In response to the County Health Officer's Order related to COVID-19, County of Orange departments have made the following changes to services:Read more
Governor Issues Orders to Stay at Home
At 6:30 p.m., Governor Gavin Newsom issued directions to California residents to stay at home unless they are participating in essential functions like purchasing food or meeting other “essential…