A day-by-day listing of everything Orange Journey published in October 2026, newest first. Every headline links to the full article.
October 24
- Animal Activists Plan Los Alamitos Protest Amid Horse Fatalities, Carnival Pony Ride Concerns
- OC Supervisors Review Teamsters Proposals Amid Fiscal Scrutiny
- Orange County Coastline Prepares for Days of Elevated Flood Risk and Rail Disruptions
- Orange County Supervisors Enter Special Session on Waste Worker Contract Amid Landfill Reopening
- Lake Forest Center Offers New Home and Hope for Parkinson’s Fighters
- Orange County Coasts Brace for Major King Tides, Residents and Infrastructure at Risk
- Anaheim's $5 Billion Ocvibe Project Attracts Nationally Recognized Culinary Talent
October 22
- Armenian Choirs to Present “love & Homeland” Concert in Costa Mesa
- Acclaimed Chef Tim Hollingsworth to Bring Wood-Fire Concept to Anaheim's Ocvibe
- Orange County Defense Sector Maintains Cybersecurity Vigilance Amid Pentagon Review
- Orange County Coasts Brace for Potentially Historic El Niño Impacts
- Winter Fest OC Set to Return, Bringing Holiday Festivities to Costa Mesa
October 21
- Orange County Sees Twentieth Consecutive Day of Gas Price Declines
- OC Parents Face Felony, Misdemeanor Charges After Teen's Fatal E-Motorcycle Crash
- Westminster Voters to Weigh City Revenue and School Infrastructure Proposals
- Emergency Funding Secured for Critical PCH Slope Repair Near Crystal Cove
- Tony-Winning ‘the Outsiders’ Musical Takes Segerstrom Stage
- State Assessment Projects Significant Coastal Erosion, Inland Heat for Southern California
October 20
- Citizen Encounters Reported During Ice's 'Operation Safe California'
- Sorry, Not Sorry Creamery Plans Anaheim Expansion
- Orange County Education Unit Honored for Student Wellness Initiative
- All-Star Metal Collective Returns to Anaheim for Annual Performance
- American Ballet Theatre Establishes Orange County Residency at Segerstrom Center
- Orange County Beach Town Grapples with Dual Environmental Pressures
- Orange County Physician-In-Chief Revolutionizes Cancer Trial Access
- Newport Beach Declares Emergency, Activates Operations Center Ahead of King Tides
- Soka University Expands Full Tuition Coverage for Orange County Families
- John Wayne Airport Director Reflects on Leadership Through Change
- ‘bat Boy’ Takes Center Stage at Garden Grove’s Gem Theater
October 19
October 18
- Norte Fire Evacuations Fully Lifted as Containment Reaches 50%
- Assembly District 68: Santa Ana Council Members Offer Contrasting Visions for Orange County's Future
- Santa Ana Ward 6 Election Highlights Contrasting Approaches to Public Safety and Governance
- Evacuation Orders Lifted for Most Residents as Norte Fire Contained in Orange County
- Santa Ana Ward 2 Voters Face Clear Choice on Public Safety, City Direction
- Norte Fire Damages Homes, Prompts Extensive Evacuations Across South Orange County
October 17
- Dozens of 'No Kings' Rallies Scheduled Across Orange and Los Angeles Counties This Saturday
- Norte Fire Damages Homes, Prompts Widespread Evacuations in South Orange County
- Orange County Prep Football: Playoff Berths Clinched, Unbeaten Streaks Continue in Week Eight
- Costa Mesa Woman's Dog Voter Fraud Case Concludes with Anti-Fraud Billboards
October 16
October 15
October 14
- Huntington Beach Waters Closed Following Great White Shark Report
- New Shuttle Expansion Adds Daily Fees for Disneyland Resort Visitors
- DA Secures $125 Million Settlement with GKN Aerospace Following Garden Grove Chemical Crisis
- Dana Point Homeowners Face Ongoing Threat as Brutal Surf Demolishes Coastal Properties
- GKN Aerospace to Pay $125 Million in Garden Grove Hazmat Settlement
- Costa Mesa's Anduril Secures Billions in New Defense Contracts
- Coastal Bluff Crack Forces PCH Lane Closure Near Laguna Beach
October 13
- State Enacts Broad Education Reforms Affecting Orange County Schools and Families
- Suspicious Packages Trigger Evacuation at Disneyland Entrance
- Three Horse Fatalities Reported at Southland Race Tracks
- Over 465 Orange County Workers Strike, Essential Services Face Potential Delays
- Orange County Celebrates Leaders, Philanthropists, and Lasting Legacies
- Grand Californian Hotel Expands Exclusive Guest Offerings Amidst High Demand
- Iteris Consolidates Orange County Operations in Irvine with Two New Sites
- Newport Beach Navigates Post-Storm Cleanup; Piers Reopen with Safety Advisories
- Newport Beach Council to Weigh 78-Home Golf Course Development
- Disneyland Secures 25-Acre Cypress Property for Expansion Support
- Orange County Firms Secure Major Real Estate Deals in Huntington Beach and Inland Empire
October 12
October 11
- Local Legal Leader Joins Rapidly Expanding Santa Ana Company
- Orange County Drivers Reminded to Prioritize Pedestrian Safety This October
- Orange County Coasts Inundated by High Tides, Tropical Storm Influence
- Disney Acquires 25-Acre Cypress Campus From Yamaha in $115 Million Deal
- Newport Beach Declares Emergency Amid Significant Coastal Flooding Threat
- Laguna Beach Football Falls to El Modena in Critical Delta League Contest
- Santa Ana Mayoral Race Takes Shape: a Look at the Three Candidates' Visions for 2026
- Orange County Coasts Brace for Flooding as Rachel Brings High Surf, Beach Closures
October 10
- Neeld Family Vineyards Plans Newport Beach Site
- Campaign Ad Spotlights Girls' Sports Policies, Voter Unease with Attorney General Bonta's Stance
- Orange County Launches New El Niño Preparedness Hub Amid Coastal Flooding
- Newport Beach Prepares Emergency Declaration Amid Widespread Balboa Peninsula Flooding
October 9
- Buena Park's Community Workforce Agreement Faces Scrutiny Amid Cost Overruns
- Newport Beach Declares Local Emergency Following Coastal Flooding
- Orange County Residents Increasingly Opt for Vision Correction Over Glasses and Contacts
- Anaheim Educator Named California Teacher of the Year; Two Orange County Teachers Recognized State-Wide
- Tropical Storm Rachel Approaches, Bringing Rain and Coastal Hazards to Orange County
- State to Launch Study on Potential San Clemente Coastal Rail Relocation Amid Erosion Threats
- Mayor Aitken Declines Meeting with Community Spokesman Amidst Allegations
October 8
- Orange County Sheriff's Department Promotes Student Safety for Annual Walk, Bike and Roll Day
- Irvine's R.d. Olson Construction Projects Significant Revenue Growth Amidst New Developments
- Santa Ana Parolee Apprehended at Border on Child Molestation Accusations
- Santa Ana City Council Considers Honor for Former Official Convicted of Election Fraud
- Orange County Coast Faces Unprecedented Flood Risk From Kelvin Wave and El Niño
- Sweet Tomatoes Targets Fountain Valley for California Comeback in 2027
- John Wayne Airport Incident: Passenger Accused of Multiple Vehicle Thefts on Airfield
October 7
- Orange County Schools Invited to Apply for Innovation Funding
- Orange County Gas Prices Decline for Fifth Consecutive Day, Relief at the Pump Tied to State Action
- Orange County High School Football: Edison Prepares for Alpha League Contest Against San Juan Hills
- Orange County Board Urged to Mandate Restaurant Health Grades Amid Public Safety Concerns
- Disneyland Adjusts Ticket Prices Modestly; Universal Studios Neighbors Voice Noise Concerns
October 6
- Rancho Soñado Begins $21 Million Rebuild for Outdoor Education
- Orange County Assumes Direct Control Over Be Well OC Behavioral Health Campuses
- Extreme Heat Warnings Persist Across Orange County Through Thursday
- Irvine's Fieldai Poised for Significant Funding Round
- Orange County Business Leaders Anticipate Wage Hikes and Economic Growth, Cite Inflation as Top Concern
- Irvine Real Estate Agent Charged with Covert Surveillance for Chinese Government
- Envista Holdings to Relocate Headquarters to Irvine by 2028
- Orange County Welcomes New Artistic Director, Local Health Innovation, and Culinary Delights
- Laguna Beach Proposal Disrupted by Racist Remarks, Prompts City Clarification on Park Rules
- Santa Ana Rent Control Linked to Rapid Rent Growth, Market Data Suggests
October 5
October 4
- LA Center Challenges Traditional Rehab with Personalized, Pet-Friendly Approach
- California's Looming $17.40 Minimum Wage Hike Raises Economic Concerns
- Anaheim Mayor Under Investigation Following Discrimination Allegations
- California Implements Nation's Toughest Data Center Regulations, Sparking Economic Debate
- Multi-Million Dollar Catalytic Converter Ring Dismantled in Orange County
- Disney Acquires Yamaha's Expansive Cypress Headquarters in $115m Deal
- Former Aide Alleges Pattern of Misconduct by Anaheim Mayor
October 3
October 2
- Holiday Celebration Returns to OC Fair & Event Center with Expanded Offerings
- Caloptima Commits $8 Million to Strengthen Orange County Housing Services
- Irvine Grapples with Rising Budget Deficit Amid Spending Concerns; Orange County Remembers Biotech Pioneer and Statesman
- Surprise Assessments Strain Orange County Condo Owners
- Buena Park Public Works Policy Faces Scrutiny Amid Rising Costs
- Prolonged October Heat Wave Descends on Orange County
- Orange County Residents Weigh Vision Correction for Lifestyle and Long-Term Value
October 1
- Anaheim Mayor's Policy Adviser Alleges Hostile Workplace, Slurs in Legal Claim
- Santa Ana Council Poised to Honor Former Member Amid Election Fraud Conviction Controversy
- PYLUSD Universal Sports Institute Deal Raises Transparency Concerns
- California Greenlights Plug-In Solar for Renters and Homeowners
- California Enacts Child Marriage Ban, Driven by Tustin Advocacy Group
- Anaheim Ducks Face Roster Changes Ahead of 2026-27 Season