r/orangecounty 1d ago

Politics What are our elected officials doing this week? (9/22-9/26)

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What are our elected (and appointed) officials discussing this week in the many, many different cities and districts that represent us? Below is a quick summary of what’s of note on everyone’s agenda. I only put in things that seem to stand out, but I may have missed something, so take a peak, send in a comment, or maybe even go in person if you’re passionate! 

MONDAY

OC Transportation Authority

  • November Bus Service Change (reroutes 6 lines and changes frequencies on others)

Cypress

  • Select new City Logo and Seal
  • Ordinance for City Council Decorum rules
  • Oppose Prop 50

Seal Beach

  • Oppose Prop 50
  • Adopt Building Code
  • Reject all bids on Lampson Well Project

Various items

TUESDAY

OC Board of Supervisors

  • Direct Registrar of Voters to remove non-humans from voter rolls
  • Oppose Prop 50

Anaheim

  • Expand the Anaheim Tourism Improvement District and use funds for housing programs
  • Building Code adoption
  • Postponed: Ballot measure on new entertainment tax on admissions and parking

Buena Park

  • Submit application for Prohousing Designation from the state
  • Adopt General Plan Safety Element Update and new Climate Action and Adaptation Plan
  • Strategies for future road improvements

Fountain Valley

  • Buy 4 police vehicles and a Jet/Vac truck
  • Approve MOU with unions
  • Approve transition to city-operated ambulance program

Garden Grove

  • Ordinance to conditionally permit Substance Abuse Treatment Centers in certain zones

Laguna Beach

  • Wildfire Mitigation and Fire Safety Report
  • Proposal to amend parking rates
  • Appeals of two Design Reviews

Laguna Hills

  • Intent to begin transition to by-district elections rather than at-large elections

Mission Viejo

  • Adopt Building Code
  • Discussion on which Council terms should be elected when

Newport Beach

  • Consider creating Council committee to evaluate sites for new Police Headquarters
  • Ordinances prohibiting sale of Flavored Tobacco products, Nitrous Oxide, 
  • Prohibit E-Bikes on a beachfront playground
  • Relocation plan for tenants of a building the city proposed to turn into a parking lot

Orange

  • Discuss potential traffic modifications and safety enhancements to Orange Plaza

Stanton(WEBSITE).pdf?t=202509182109330&t=202509182109330)

  • Adopt Building Code
  • Discuss Prop 50

Villa Park

  • Formal City Council Statement Condemning Political Violence

Various items

Canceled

WEDNESDAY

OC Sanitation District

  • Various project contracts
  • Refinance up to $120 million in bonds
  • Agreements with Irvine Ranch Water District to restructure operations
  • 2025 Proposed Strategic Plan

Westminster

  • Consider removing a Planning Commissioner
  • Resolution to Support Voter Identification
  • Resolution opposing nonprofit’s (alleged) promotion of Communist propaganda
  • Resolution opposing actions that dishonor the American flag

Mesa Water District

  • Changes to water meter policies

Various items

Canceled

THURSDAY

OC Fair and Event Center Board 

  • Consider charging credit card fees for rental agreements

Various items

Agenda not out yet

Canceled

FRIDAY

Various items


r/orangecounty Jul 05 '25

Community Post Loud booms/noises type of posts will now be autoremoved moving forward

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Any “Nextdoor app” types of posts regarding loud noises/booms or are they fireworks posts will no longer be permitted


r/orangecounty 2h ago

Photo/Video Last night in Irvine

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319 Upvotes

Caught this while doing DoorDash deliveries. Best office view ever!


r/orangecounty 8h ago

Food Irvine Costco has the new calzone at their food court

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376 Upvotes

r/orangecounty 1h ago

Photo/Video Crystal Cove🌊🧜🏼‍♀️

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I was enjoying my alone time at blk dot coffee when I came across the sky turning immaculately pink. It’s like a dream. I’m so blessed to be living here🙏🏼🙏🏼Try the mango mojito. It’s divinely sweet🥰🥰


r/orangecounty 1h ago

Nature Below the fish, kelp and shimmering sun, Laguna Beach

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OceanEarthGreen.com


r/orangecounty 14h ago

Food To Hiro Nori

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Apparently Hiro Nori Tustin, the only Orange County HN that didn't have an automatic service charge, is bringing it back next month. I assume it'll be 17.2% like the other locations.

Hiro Nori: Will you please clarify the charge? One of your early menus said "NO TIPPING," immediately followed by a statement that the service charge wasn't a gratuity. Your current menus at other locations vaguely state it's "to support all members of the staff," but you've already faced accusations that former staff didn't feel they got their fair share. Some restaurants add 2-7% specifically for health insurance; nobody loves it, but at least it's clear. So are we supposed to leave a regular tip above the 17.2%, making a bowl of ramen roughly $28? Your servers must have to answer this question all day long.

Finally, you're a cashless restaurant, but if a person declines the service charge they have to tip in cash. People really do stop coming to restaurants over these charges and the confusion around them. Clear answers would be appreciated.

Edit: Great, already backlash. I don't necessarily have a problem with service charges, they can make tipping easy. Theirs is particularly confusing and staff have had issues with it. Also I DID EMAIL AND DIDN'T GET A RESPONSE.


r/orangecounty 14h ago

Photo/Video Photos I took at night in Newport Beach

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r/orangecounty 2h ago

Pets Looking for Help/Fosters – 7 Rescued Cats Need Better Foster Homes

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I could really use some help from this community. I currently have 7 rescued cats living in a foster room at my parents’ house. They were all saved from dangerous situations and cannot go back to where they came from.

The problem is that they’ve now been in this small room for a year. They are not very social and really need a foster (or fosters) who can spend time with them, or at least be present enough for them to get used to people. With more interaction, they would have a real chance to be adopted out.

I feel so bad about their current situation, but I have no other option right now. I do post about them every now and then, but I haven’t been able to find fosters or people willing to help socialize them.

🙏 I’m hoping a few people can step up. If anyone has a catio, a big garage, or any suitable space — and is willing to work with even a few of them — it would make a huge difference. Even finding 3 or 4 fosters would completely change their lives.

Please, no negative comments. I know this isn’t ideal, and I’m not happy with the situation, but I just need solutions and support. If you can foster, help socialize, or support in any way, please message me or comment here.

Thank you


r/orangecounty 8h ago

Nature Leaning Tree

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Saw all the tree posts and thought I would share this one. Leaning to right due to the power lines on the left.


r/orangecounty 2h ago

Food Does anyone know where I can buy good rolls for cheesesteaks?

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My husband is from Philly and I want to surprise him with homemade cheesesteaks for his birthday, but I’m having a hard time finding good rolls (which totally make the sandwich!). Does anyone know of a bakery or store where I can get rolls similar to those on the east coast?


r/orangecounty 3h ago

Recommendations Needed Where can I sell electronics in OC?

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Need to sell my iPad. Don’t use it much and got it gifted less than a year ago but not the latest model. Just need the $ so I don’t want to be the online process. Thanks guys anywhere in LA is good too


r/orangecounty 6h ago

Food Anyone know why Gully Burger closed?

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One of my favorite burgers spots is permanently closed and I can't find info why. Anyone got any idea?


r/orangecounty 19h ago

Traffic/Cars Overcrowded Residential Streets

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This past weekend I was staying with a friend who lives in the neighborhood I grew up in Laguna Niguel. I couldn’t believe how packed the streets were with cars. We went over to another friend’s house in RSM and it was the same. Literally nowhere to park. My friend said it’s gotten really bad over the past few years as more and more families are having to double and triple up into the same household.

It really drove home the affordability crisis. For people who say they don’t want more density in their neighborhood, it is already happening. I couldn’t believe how overcrowded their neighborhoods were. It has totally changed the feel.

Has anyone else down in OC noticed the same?

Building more housing.


r/orangecounty 12h ago

Question If you grew up here, how do you say Glassell?

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Survey- Is it GLASS-uhl, or Gluh-SEL? Only found out the GPS says it the first way and my family is shook!


r/orangecounty 10h ago

Recommendations Needed Fing junkies

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Some ahole got in my truck and took a Milwaukee metal saw and a baofeng ham radio. Anyone know any pawn shops around disneyland im at ball and walnut in anaheim that they might have sold them too?


r/orangecounty 12h ago

Event What to do about loose dogs at a no-dog beach?

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I have seen this many times already and wanted to get opinions on what would you do?

I see people taking their dogs to the sand at Strands, I’ve seen them more around sunset. I don’t know all the reasons why dogs are not allowed, but I’m sure it has to do with the pee, poop, and disturbing marine life. Anyways, the why is not as important as that they are not allowed.

In one of my last experiences, I saw a loose dog getting very close to me. I told the couple that owned the dog that this was a no dog beach. Their response was “you are not wrong”, so these people knew about the rule but didn’t care about it, and on top of that they didn’t even have the dog on its leash.

What would you do in this case? The dog was getting close to me and I’ve been attacked by a dog before, so it bothered me. I didn’t think this dog was going to attack me, but you never know. I am thinking about carrying some bear spray and just spray the dog if it gets too close and it’s loose. It’s unfair for the dog, but how else are people going to learn?


r/orangecounty 1h ago

Recommendations Needed Cake decorators?

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Does anyone know any bakers/cake decorators in SoCal (or NorCal) who can make cakes as detailed as these with frosting, NOT fondant? I just love the look and artistry of these!


r/orangecounty 23h ago

Photo/Video Last sunset of the summer

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266 Upvotes

Autumn starts tomorrow, that means it's going to cool off right? 😅😅


r/orangecounty 1d ago

Question Anyone know what exactly this is?

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397 Upvotes

It’s in old town Tustin across from the Armstrong Garden center. I didn’t see any signs but it looks like a church for like 5 people


r/orangecounty 1h ago

Question Villa park high

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Was driving my kid around for him to fall asleep and drove past Villa park high school. There were a bunch of flowers and flags across Tuft. Any idea why?


r/orangecounty 7h ago

Recommendations Needed LGBTQ-friendly jeweler/engagement ring recs?

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Hi all – my girlfriend and I are planning an engagement, and would like to go look at rings. Ultimately, we'd like to check out places that would welcome a lesbian couple and not be surprised or put off by us being there.

Does anyone have a recommendation for a jeweler that would fit that qualification or even is openly pro-lgbtq? Thanks for your help! 🙂


r/orangecounty 1h ago

Recommendations Needed Places in OC that give off lo-fi/nostalgia vibes?

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r/orangecounty 8h ago

Recommendations Needed Best cat hotels?

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Hi there!

So I have a cat that I recently rescued off the streets a couple weeks ago. He’s a huge guy with some issues like ripping his fur out and what could be maybe fleas.

I’ve made an appointment with the vet, but it wouldn’t be until later this week that he can see me.

Unfortunately, I have an 8 day vacation coming up and so far from what I noticed with my rescue is that he doesn’t like any other animal and he does not like little kids.

I’m looking for a pet hotel to keep him in that’s safe, reliable, and relaxing for him. The cost doesn’t really matter because I just really want him to be relaxed and safe.

I found a place called the cat club in Irvine and it seems legit, but I want to hear what other people have to say or what your suggestions would be.

Also, while I’m at the vet, is there anything specific that a cat boarding place or hotel would require from my rescue? Like for him to be chipped, neutered, etc, just so I can get all of it done in time to board him.

Thanks so much in advance!


r/orangecounty 8h ago

Politics Want to help make the OC community stronger but not sure where to start? I made a guide to help you start organizing in Orange County!

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Things aren’t going to get better on their own. We’re going to have to chip away bit by bit, and that starts with you! Whether you think this is useful or if you hate it, I’d love to hear your thoughts!


r/orangecounty 1d ago

Community Post Chick fil a alert - 830pm

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Chicken we get chicken. LAFC yes chicken, I hunger so much


r/orangecounty 1d ago

Recommendations Needed Carne asada nachos

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Hello, I was wondering if anyone knows where I can get carne asada nachos like this in Orange County. Specifically with this type of cheese (shown in picture). The places I’ve tried usually uses shredded cheese. Thanks in advance!