Voting In Orange County: Everything You Need To Know

The polls will close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Where To Vote In Orange County: Cast Your Ballot In Person 2020

See a list of polling places in Orange County to vote early/drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

Orange County Election: Residents Prepare To Vote Nov. 2020

The polls will open at 7 a.m. and close at 8 p.m. If you still have your mail-in ballot, you may drop it off at any vote center.

Vote Centers In Orange County: Where To Vote In Person 2020

See list of polling places in Orange County, to vote early or drop off your ballot in person for the Nov. 3 election.

OC Voters Participate In 'Early Vote Day'

"Early Vote Day 2020" began in Southern California Saturday with some lining up in Orange County to vote at Laguna Niguel Regional Park.

Appeals Court Confirms Uber/Lyft Decision

AG Becerra: “Courts Confirm, Uber and Lyft Are Trying to Evade the Law by Illegally Classifying Their Drivers as Independent Contractors"

California Leads Coalition Supporting Transgender Health Rights

Attorney General leads 17 states in amicus filing urging court to uphold Affordable Care Act coverage and deny discriminatory health plans

Becerra, Padilla Issue Statement Re Unauthorized Ballot Boxes

Attorney General and Secretary of State previously sent a 'cease and desist' order to the state's Republican Party

California GOP Refuses To Halt Ballot Box Program In OC

CA Republican Party officials said they will continue with their ballot box program, despite a cease and desist letter from the state.

Fake Ballot Drop Boxes Alarm OC Voters

It started with a tweet and has ignited concern across Orange County: why you should only place your vote in an official drop box.

Candidate Profile: Gil Cisneros For U.S. House, 39th District, CA

Rep. Gil Cisneros shares with Patch why he should be re-elected to serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, 39th District in California.

OC Supervisor Denies Contribution Laundering, Expects Exoneration

The California Fair Political Practices Commission alleges a supervisor tried to get around campaign contribution limits, which he denies.

Trump Call For Poll Watchers Evokes Chilling Memories Of Orange County, 1988

"I’m urging my supporters to go into the polls and watch very carefully,” he said. “They’re called ‘poll watchers...'"

Biden Outraises Trump In These Orange County Cities

Trump raised more in these Orange County zip codes through July than his Democratic rival, according to this study.

OC's Super Vote Center Site At Honda Center: Nov. 3 2020 Election

The "Super Vote Center Site" at Honda Center, opening to the public Oct. 30, provides a centrally located location for drop-off voters.

Chapman Professor's Op-Ed Bashing Kamala Harris Sparks Backlash

A law professor who ran against Sen. Kamala Harris for California Attorney General sparked a "birther" controversy across party lines.

O.C. Census-Response Rate Ranks Among Best In California, So Far

A few local cities are lagging, however. And all Orange County households are urged to complete their 2020 questionnaires.

OC Students Sue Trump Administration Over New Visa Rules

Seven international university students are suing the administration over its new rule stripping visas from students taking online classes.

Youth Sports Practices Postponed In Orange County Due To New State Guidance

California has recently amended its guidance regarding youth sports practices, team drills and training and will no longer allow them.

DACA Recipients Can Dream In Peace In Orange County: Report

Officials praised the U.S. Supreme Court for rejecting President Trump's effort to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrival Program.

OC Resolution Supports Both BLM Protesters And Law Enforcement

Orange County Board of Supervisors stands firm with the Black Lives Matter movement and the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Police-Custody Death: News Conference Planned In Anaheim

Attorneys are planning a news conference Monday in front of Anaheim City Hall regarding the 2018 in-custody death of Christopher Eisinger.

Emergency Small Businesses Coronavirus Grants For OC 1st District

Funding will be restricted to rent, payroll, utilities, insurance, accounts payable, personal protective equipment, inventory, and more.

Census Workers Hit The Streets In Orange County

Census workers planned on being out in force this week across Orange County neighborhoods.

OC's Mask Ordinance Remains, County Health Officer Threatened

Dozens of opponents of the face mask order railed at a county health officer's home, & threats are being "looked into" by OCSD.

Mask Order In Orange County Under Scrutiny By OC Supervisors

With orders relaxing across CA, one supervisor said of the OC Health Care Agency mask rules, "good luck" with enforcing the wearing of them.

OC Judge Denies Request To Halt Newsom's Beach Restrictions

An Orange County Superior Court judge Friday denied an injunction request made by residents and Huntington Beach to lift Newsom's order.

What's Next To Reopen Orange County's Businesses

Orange County's Board of Supervisors is hard at work to develop a workable plan to reopen businesses & the remaining 16 percent of beaches.

Metrics For Reopening Orange County Pass Unanimously

After reviewing Gov. Gavin Newsom's guidelines to end business closures, Orange County plans its own roadmap for reopening amid coronavirus.

Top OC Health Official Resigns Amid Coronavirus Pandemic

In a move OC CEO Frank Kim described as "disappointing," OC Health Care Agency's director David Soules announced his sudden retirement.

How Much OC Colleges Will Get From CARES Act During Coronavirus

At least half of the funding to institutions is required to be distributed to students in the form of emergency cash grants.

OC Reps Urge DoD : Help Military Families In Need

Congressmen Cisneros and Levin join coalition urging financial relief for military families caught by DoD's 'Stop Movement' COVID-19 order.

California Joins Fight Against Abortion Restrictions

Attorney General Becerra joins multistate Amicus Brief challenging Texas’ restrictions on abortion care during the COVID-19 pandemic.

State Sends Zero Tolerance Reminder Re Price Gouging

“If you see something, say something”. Attorney General sends plea to consumers, reminds wholesalers, manufacturers of price gouging law.

State Calls On DeVos To Protect Student Loan Borrowers

Attorney General Becerra Joins Multistate Coalition Urging Secretary DeVos to Protect Student Loanees During COVID-19 Public Health Crisis

O.C. Courthouses Close; Remote-Hearing Equipment Installed

The aim is to remotely hold hearings, with audio and video capabilities, to curb spread of coronavirus, Orange County officials said.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Orange County's 2020 Primary Election Races

Orange County Patch's live roundup of Tuesday's election results from across Orange County in the primary election for March 3, 2020.

Races To Watch: Orange County's 2020 Primary Voting Underway

Voting is underway for Orange County in the March 3, 2020 primary election. Here are the most hotly contested elections across the county.

Vote Centers, Ballot Drop Boxes Open Across Orange County

Find your nearest Vote Center and Ballot Drop Box, and make sure your vote is counted in Orange County.

Westminster’s newest top leaders are homegrown

Get to know Westminster's homegrown leaders