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The Orange County Board of Supervisors oversees the management of County government and many special districts. The Board's legislative activities are conducted during public...

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Orange County Hall of Fame

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OC Transparency

Learn more about the County of Orange’s District Discretionary Program, ARPA and CARES Act funding.

OC Recycle Guide

Search an A-Z list of recycling options for Orange County residents.

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Stay safe and find relief from soaring temperatures at a local cooling center during extreme heat events.

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They Spent Years In Incarceration. Now, They’re Saving Lives in Orange County with OC Cares

OC Cares is the County of Orange's initiative to reduce recidivism and support people reentering the community. Through partnerships with community organizations like The Break Off...

Orange County Gun BuyBack Removes Hundreds of Unwanted Firearms to Enhance Community Safety

Orange County Supervisors Doug Chaffee, Janet Nguyen, and Vicente Sarmiento partnered with the Garden Grove Police Department and multiple local law enforcement agencies for a...

Orangewood Children and Family Center Celebrates 40 Years!

For four decades, Orangewood Children and Family Center has provided safety, stability, and a path forward for abused and neglected children and teens - made possible by the...

Homeless Outreach Court and Vital Services at Same-Day Solutions Fair

At the Hub Resource Center in Orange, the Same-Day Solutions Fair connected over 200 individuals to essential services.

Eligibility Technicians On Serving The Most Vulnerable: Housing, Food, and Healthcare

Meet the dedicated Eligibility Technicians (ETs) from OC Community Resources and Social Services Agency who help Orange County residents access life-changing services: from food...

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Community Passport Event

March 16, 2026 FOR PLANNING PURPOSES ONLY: March 13, 2026 CONTACT for Supervisor Janet Nguyen: Tori Richards (714) 834-5887 for Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen: Billy Le (714) 834-2096 Community Passport Event WHAT: Supervisor Janet Nguyen and Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen, in partnership with Garden Grove...

2026 Women & Girls of Orange County Report Now Available

March 11, 2026

Supervisor Doug Chaffee Elected Chair of Orange County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Katrina Foley as Vice Chair

January 13, 2026

Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen Unveils Innovative Mobile Van “Clerk-Recorder on Wheels”

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OC Careers

Your career starts here – find out why the County of Orange is your... OC Jobs

Attention Medi-Cal Members

If your contact information has changed in the last 2 years, please contact... Attention Medi-Cal Members

Lactation Rooms

All mothers who work in and do business with the County of Orange will have... Lactation Rooms

Restaurant Meals Program

The Restaurant Meals Program allows eligible homeless, disabled, and/or... Restaurant Meals Program

Wrong for You?

Opioid misuse and addiction can affect anyone. Learn about other ways to... Wrong for You?

Ready to Quit?

When you're ready to quit smoking or vaping, call 1-866-NEW-LUNG to get... Ready to Quit?

Stigma Free OC

Stigma Free OC is a movement that aims to stamp out stigma around mental... Stigma Free OC

IHSS Advisory Committee

Are you a past/current In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS) Recipient or... IHSS Advisory Committee Next

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