County Appoints New Director of Orange County Public Works
The County of Orange has appointed James "Jim" Treadaway as the new Director of Orange County Public Works (OCPW) effective Friday, June 19.Read more
Relocation of Cold Weather Emergency Shelters
Due to the Governor's activation of the National Guard to assist in food and supplies distribution, the Cold Weather Emergency Shelters located at the Fullerton and Santa Ana National Guard Armories…
Youth Sports Practices ReOpen in Orange County
The County of Orange will allow the re-opening of practices for youth sports under COVID-19 Industry Guidance: Day Camps.Read more
County Identifies Alternative Shelter Location for Vulnerable Homeless Persons
The County of Orange has identified the former Joplin Youth Center in Trabuco Canyon as a placement site for sheltered homeless persons who are older but not exhibiting any symptoms of COVID-19.Read…
Mixed Media Artwork on Display at John Wayne Airport
Artist Ann Phong brings her abstract and thought-provoking paintings to life through juxtaposed layers of acrylic paint and found objects. Phong's artwork depicting the relationship between humans…
COVID19 Testing Availability
Testing for Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) is now available in a number of public health, commercial and hospital laboratories in California, however broad scale testing is not available.Read…
OC Health Care Agency Public Health Officer Leaves Position
Dr. Nichole Quick, Public Health Officer announced her departure from the OC Health Care Agency (HCA) effective yesterday evening.Read more
State of California Moves County of Orange to More Restrictive Purple Tier Effective Immediately
Effective immediately under order of Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the County of Orange was moved into the Purple Tier, the state's most restrictive tier.…
What Orange County Residents Should Know About State Public Health Officer Order
To reduce the risk of exposure to COVID-19, Governor Gavin Newsom and the State Public Health Officer issued an order telling all California residents to stay home unless they work in one of the 16…
Orange County Health Officer Issues Face Covering Recommendation for Essential Businesses
County of Orange Health Officer Dr. Nichole Quick today issued a recommendation strongly encouraging all employees at essential businesses to wear a face covering while at work and all residents…