The City of Orange announces the retirement of City Manager Rick Otto

The City of Orange announces the retirement of City Manager Rick Otto this October, after 24 years of service with the agency. The Orange City Council has begun the process to search for a new city manager who, as executive leader, will coordinate the act...

California is now open, so what will life look like now?

The California Department of Public Health has posted a series of slides to help clarify the State's reopening guidelines.  "California is now open, so you might be wondering what will life look like now? Everyday life will feel a lot like p...

Reopening the State

As of today, June 15, California has moved to its "Beyond the Blueprint" plan for reopening the State. 

All sectors formerly under restrictions may return to usual operations, based on following the following general public health recomm...

A Few Words About Fireworks

With the 4th of July holiday fast approaching, we would like to remind everyone that fireworks are illegal in the City of Orange. They’re dangerous, and a frequent cause of fires this time of year. Yes, this includes the so called “Saf...

Notice of Scheduled Vacancies

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that several vacancies still exist on City Boards, Commissions, and Committees due to the expiration of terms of office. These vacancies include: 

Applications may be obtained and submitted electronically from the Boards, Co...

The Sports Center is Back!

We are so excited to welcome you back to the Sports Center at Grijalva Park

Plan to come and play with us next week as we reopen our doors for Open Gym Pickleball and Basketball in the Sports Center at Grijalva!

Open Gym is a drop-in program and costs $2 pe...

City of Orange salutes America at the 26th Annual “3rd of July” Celebration

City of Orange salutes America at the 26th Annual “3rd of July” Celebration

In anticipation of the State of California moving beyond the “Blueprint for a Safer Economy” and reopening on June 15, the City of Orange pr...

California Announces Covid-19 Vaccination Prizes

Starting June 4, California will be holding a contest to encourage COVID vaccinations throughout the state, with prizes totaling $15 million, and a grand prize of $1.5 million.  All you have to do to enter is either already be vaccinated against ...

Construction on Lemon St. and Maple Ave.

Our Public Works Department has begun building a brand new water well on the northeast corner of Lemon St. and Maple Ave., near the Old Towne Orange Parking Structure.

Construction on Well 28 is expected to begin today, June 1, and continue through October...

Street Sweeping Parking Restrictions Enforced

On Monday, March 29, the City of Orange resumed enforcing posted street sweeping parking restrictions.  Vehicles parked on the street in violation of posted "No Parking" hours on sweeping days will receive a citation.

If you have questio...

Download the new Orange 24/7 app

We are very proud to announce the launch of our very first mobile app, Orange 24/7.  Need to report a concern, such as potholes, graffiti, or broken streetlights?  No problem!  Orange 24/7 makes it convenient and easy to let us ...

Dan Adams Appointed Orange’s Next Police Chief

Dan Adams Appointed Orange’s Next Police Chief

Captain Dan Adams, who began his law enforcement career with the City of Orange Police Department thirty-one years ago, has been appointed as the City’s new Chief of Police, effective July ...

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