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🌱 Which tax hikes and candidates are leading in Orange tonight?

Orange, California Patch AM: a 4 min read

Good morning to you Orange! Catch up on our news and events right here. Keep reading to stay in the know. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • Which tax hikes and candidates are leading in Orange tonight?
  • How are Orange voters shaping the city’s tax future tonight?
  • How new PCH signal upgrades could change your drive from Orange

Also on today's calendar: AriCléa, Art House Studio & Gallery Grand Opening Event and 8 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Areas of low clouds, then sun, with a high of 76 and low of 53 degrees.
  • Thursday: Sun mixing with clouds, temps: high: 81, low: 52.
  • Friday: Plenty of sunshine, with a high of 85 and low of 58 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Election results: Orange mayor, council District 1 and 3 measures to be decided (ocregister.com) — Orange voters are weighing key choices for mayor, a new District 1 councilmember, and three city measures that would reshape local finances. Early results show Dan Slater and Brandy Romero leading, with strong support for sales and hotel tax hikes but resistance to turning Orange into a charter city.
   

• Election Night 2026 Results: Tax Measures Across Orange County (voiceofoc.org) — Orange residents are currently backing Measure I’s 1% sales tax hike and Measure J’s hotel tax increase, both expected to generate tens of millions annually for city services. The story also tracks similar tax and fee measures across nearby cities, showing how voters countywide are responding to local budget pressures.
   

• Pacific Coast Highway Traffic Could Soon Flow a Little Faster in Dana Point and Laguna Beach (voiceofoc.org) — Traffic signal upgrades planned along Pacific Coast Highway in Laguna Beach and Dana Point build on earlier synchronization projects that already included Orange and other nearby cities. If funded through Measure M2, the new work could further ease regional congestion, cut emissions, and improve travel times for Orange residents driving the coast corridor.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Wednesday November 4
  • Parent University Workshop
    Cafeteria
    5:30 pm
  • PYLUSD 50th Annual Band Pageant @ Valencia HS (Bradford Stadium)
    Bradford Stadium , Placentia, CA 92870, USA
    7:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Orange, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 3 hours, 48 minutes. More details here https://www.pawboost… (Nextdoor Orange Park Acres)
  • Update: Pet Reunited
    A dog who went missing in Santa Ana, CA, has been safely reunited with their family after 4 hours, 19 minutes. Message from Finder: "Found Female… (Nextdoor Prospect & El Modena)
  • Little Caesar Enterprises, Inc. posted a job opening for Little Caesars - Crew Member - 5718 in Orange. Apply here.
  • Dave & Buster's Restaurant posted a job opening for Restaurant Manager in Orange. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Orange here.

🗞 Nearby News

Villa Park

  • Republicans Ken Calvert and Young Kim square off in California's District 40 race (cbsnews.com)
  • High school girls' volleyball: Southern Section finals schedule (latimes.com)
  • Two Burien staff members among five finalists for next city manager; ‘Meet & Greet' will be Monday, Nov. 16 (b-townblog.com)

Anaheim

  • Could Flying Halfway Around the World Make Your Disney Vacation Cheaper? (fodors.com)
  • Anaheim Couple Fined for Backing Rhino Horn Deals (travelbinger.com)
  • Disneyland parking structure construction may last into 2029 (ktla.com)

Ok Orange! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: "What do you call a paper airplane that can't fly?" — Stationary! (Thank you Bee G. for sending it in!)
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