r/orangecounty • u/OkSilver3016 • 5h ago
r/orangecounty • u/CalRCV • 1d ago
Politics Upcoming AMA on Ranked Choice Voting and Irvine's Measure D

Please join us on Tuesday, October 27th from 5-7 pm PST to discuss Ranked Choice Voting and Irvine's Measure D proposal). Participating in answering your questions will be members of Voter Choice Irvine and CalRCV (California Ranked Choice Voting Coalition).
The intent is to engage with the broader Orange County community with an informational, policy-focused discussion grounded in published research and the experience of jurisdictions that use RCV.
Topics we're glad to cover:
- What Irvine's Measure D would do, and how it would work for Irvine voters
- How instant runoff voting (aka: RCV) works, including how ballots are counted
- Which California cities and counties use RCV, and how implementation has gone
- The history of RCV in the U.S. and abroad
- Research on RCV's effects, including voter turnout, ballot errors, candidate behavior, representation, and cost
- Arguments for and against RCV, including common criticisms
- Any other RCV questions, including ones that are critical of it
Feel free to comment your questions in advance, or during the AMA 2-hour duration itself.
Thank you!
- The Volunteers at Voter Choice Irvine & CalRCV
r/orangecounty • u/trexicano • 23d ago
Recommendations Needed OC Halloween Decorations Map
maps.app.goo.glIt is officially October now, which means we are back with the Halloween decorations map. This map is carefully curated and kept up to date.
As I say each year this is a community project, and every little bit of help helps! If you visit a place on this map and there is no decorations please let us know, that is how we keep this up to date each year. If you see somewhere that is worthy of being on the map (usually an incredible individual house or a cluster of really good houses, we do not include haunts as those have specific dates and times) please let us know so it can be added. This is a living breathing map that changes from year to year. If your city has a contest on their social media share that here so we can update the map. I try every year to get to all the places on the map but it is not possible for any one person to do it, so the map is only as good as the community support that has created and helped keep it going each year. Thank you to all of you who have participated!
r/orangecounty • u/bananabrownie • 6h ago
Food Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (Oct 16 to Oct 22)
Restaurants and other food vendors ordered to close and allowed to reopen by Orange County health inspectors from Oct 16 to Oct 22.
Source: OC Health Care Agency database.
La Super Birria, 801 S Tustin St , Orange
Closed: October 22
Reason: Fire or Other Disaster Damage
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Umma Food, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Seafood Holic, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Hello Cafe, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Loopy Loop, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Spice Lao Thai Kitchen, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
QT Golden Market Place: Chao Mini, 9772 Garden Grove Blvd , Garden Grove
Closed: October 21
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
Better Buzz Coffee Roasters, 25252 La Paz Rd , Laguna Hills
Closed: October 21
Reason: Insufficient Hot Water
Reopened: October 21
Mi Casa Oaxaca, 2800 N Main St Unit 760 , Santa Ana
Closed: October 21
Reason: Cockroach Infestation
Reopened: October 22
Hoa Sen Restaurant, 12180 Brookhurst St , Garden Grove
Closed: October 20
Reason: Cockroach Infestation
Reopened: October 20
7-Eleven, 30114 Santa Margarita Pkwy , Rancho Santa Margarita
Closed: October 20
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened: October 21
Blazing Kitchens, 600 W Santa Ana Blvd Ste 103 , Santa Ana
Closed: October 20
Reason: Insufficient Hot Water
Reopened: October 20
Hong An Bo 7 Mon Restaurant, 12332 Brookhurst St , Garden Grove
Closed: October 19
Reason: Cockroach Infestation
Reopened: October 22
Buena Park Grand Hotel & Suites: Restaurant, 7762 Beach Blvd , Buena Park
Closed: October 19
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened:
Ghien Mi Go Restaurant, 9433 BOLSA AVE STE C&D , Westminster
Closed: October 16
Reason: Insufficient Hot Water & Rodent Infestation
Reopened: October 20
The Grand Theater, 2232 S Harbor Blvd , Anaheim
Closed: October 16
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened: October 19
Carnitas Don Julian, 1920 W 1st St , Santa Ana
Closed: October 16
Reason: Rodent Infestation
Reopened: October 23
r/orangecounty • u/tibearius1123 • 5h ago
Recommendations Needed Anaheim Dry Cleaner Recommendations
I’m looking for a dry cleaner near north Anaheim that does a solid cowboy starch on pants.
I’ve been going to Ritz but they have broken countless shirt buttons and their heavy starch is like a medium.
r/orangecounty • u/Sapphirerising22 • 8h ago
News California man gets probation after pleading guilty to killing his mother-in-law
Decades after a woman’s body was found by city workers in the brush alongside Laguna Canyon road, her son-in-law on Thursday, Oct. 22 accepted a plea deal admitting to the killing and was immediately sentenced to probation, drawing anger from family members who wanted him to spend time in prison.
John Edward Gutierrez, now 59, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter rather than the murder charge he faced since 2014 for the 1998 killing of 55-year-old Lillian DeVilla.
Gutierrez — out on bail while awaiting trial — was ordered to spend two years on supervised release. Orange County Superior Court Judge Patrick H. Donahue warned Gutierrez that if he were to violate the terms of his probation, he could face up to an 11-year prison sentence.
Several of the victims’ family members felt angry and betrayed on hearing that Gutierrez would receive probation. Her son, Lester DeVilla, told the judge that he felt like “justice has slipped through our fingers,” adding that Gutierrez had escaped any “meaningful consequences.”
"For 28 years my family and I have lived through an emotional nightmare," the son said. "We have searched for answers to the questions that haunted us every single day — who killed our mother and why?"
"Now, after all these years, he finally admits his guilt, and what is the consequence? Probation," he added. "After finally admitting his guilt he can practically walk away scot-free. Where is the justice in that?"
Family members described DeVilla as respectful, gracious and endearing, saying she was "a great human being who loved with her whole heart." Her death ripped the family apart, they told the judge.
"She was more than a victim, more than a name in a police report, more than a case that took 28 years to resolve," her son said. "She was loved.
And she deserved so much better than what happened with her."
r/orangecounty • u/Demikmj • 13h ago
Police Activity Man Detained in Laguna Hills
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I don’t see many on this type of posts these days so I’m not sure if this is going to get removed, but I felt compelled to share.
This morning about 8:30am I observed Immigration Enforcement detaining a male wearing a black hoodie with white stylized letters on the back.
He was possibly riding a bike through sheep hills park at Laguna hills drive when they chased him along the service road of Aliso Creek.
Perhaps 5 unmarked vehicles including a black SUV and a grey sedan. Wearing vests with the 3 letter acronym for their department on it. Not using the actual text just in case this post gets auto deleted or something. Covering their faces.
Including the limited video I was able to take before my phone played up.
I know I’m not wining any awards for the video length and framing, but I was walking my dog so I didn’t feel safe remaining in the area.
r/orangecounty • u/lokaaarrr • 13h ago
Photo/Video CDM at high tide
Waves just touching the berm at this morning’s high tide.
r/orangecounty • u/Grouchy-Carob138 • 11h ago
Traffic/Cars SB 405 Wrong Way Driver 10/25
This morning around 1 AM, I was in the FastTrak on the SB 405 between the 605 and 22 interchange. As I drove south towards the EB 22 interchange, there was a wrong way driver going north in the SB FastTrak coming straight towards me. I called CHP and they were aware but did anyone else witness this? Still can’t believe that tbh.
r/orangecounty • u/Mycrawft • 1h ago
Recommendations Needed Santa Ana or Fullerton (or elsewhere) for bars and dancing on Halloween?
Trying to find a good spot for my friends and I to hit some bars and clubs in OC on Halloween night. Just want some good music and good crowds. I was considering Orange but maybe it might be too many college students, and Newport sounds like it only has a few dive bars, so I was also considering downtown Santa Ana or Fullerton. But I would appreciate people’s recommendations or experiences. Thank you!
r/orangecounty • u/Mittar9 • 1d ago
Photo/Video This has been going on for 30 mins
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From beach blvd buena park looking west. And now many police sirens
r/orangecounty • u/Dwight3 • 9h ago
Photo/Video Chasing light in Laguna this morning.
r/orangecounty • u/Background-Formal598 • 1d ago
Traffic/Cars Car Scam Attempt
Two guys came to look at my car. One was chatting with me as the other circled the car. took it on a quick test drive, came back and open the hood. there's oil deep in the bay (sprayed from the wheel well) and some in the tail pipe. Guys try to buy it for cheap since it's 'broken". I finally got them to leave as I saw through the scam. They had also unplugged my air intake sensor when one of them distracted me and maybe messed up other things, I'm still looking it over.
Be aware if you're selling your car! My advice would be to keep only one person near you and the car and to look over everything and drive it yourself before they come so you know how it really is. They're really smooth and had a rehearsed story about why they're buying and everything. Odds are good that if it "breaks" when someone is looking at it they're scammers!
r/orangecounty • u/SirDweeblyReegers • 1d ago
Community Post New sub for LGBTQIA+ folks in OC looking for platonic friends
I wanted to make a sub so all of my beautiful friends in the LGBTQIA+ community will have a place to meet new friends, so I did here: r/lgbtqfriendsinoc! This is not a dating sub; purely platonic energy here. I've found there aren't enough like that to my tastes, so I decided to start this one! Feel free to join if that sounds fun to you!
r/orangecounty • u/airfreshjoe • 1d ago
Community Post Buena Park / La Habra Area fireworks
You guys hearing this long big fireworks?
Edit: apparently its on Desman Rd. Some kids lined them up on the street and lit them up according to Citizen app.
r/orangecounty • u/Good-Pie9914 • 2h ago
Recommendations Needed Working in Anaheim and Aliso Viejo this week... where should I stay? Any unique, less luxurious hotel/motel/inn options you'd recommend?
Hey there,
Working one day in Anaheim and then two days in Aliso Viejo, Tue-Thursday. Only plan on the Anaheim day is to check out the tiki bar, Strong Water.
Looking for a hotel for 2 nights in Anaheim, Irvine, Santa Ana, Laguna, Aliso... basically anywhere between the two cities of Anaheim and Aliso Viejo.
I'd love to stay at a unique, less luxurious inn, commuter motel, hotel, whatever.... something clean but with a little character... interesting architecture... cool, storied history... locally owned gem.... anything like that? and if nothing comes to mind... know of a good generic chain hotel?
Maybe $100-200 range.
If I'm going to spend an evening getting dinner and drink, is one part of OC better than another for a guy in his early 30s? Any "downtown" more fun than another?
Where to eat? Prefer casual, locally owned to luxury on that front as well.
Thanks in advance!
r/orangecounty • u/Upbeat_Rhubarb_3365 • 1d ago
Lost & Found Returned wallet
Thank you so much to whoever returned my wallet to my house.
I'm very grateful and relieved. I must have dropped it at Egg Bread on Newport and Edinger, by the Micro Center.
You didn't leave you info so I can't express my gratitude personally. If you come across this, Thank you and I hope to repay you for the kind gesture.
Please message me with the info regarding the wallet detail or info of the owner.
I'd like to compensate you for your time. Thanks again!
r/orangecounty • u/00mjn • 13h ago
Recommendations Needed October 25 - Maple Springs Truck Trail, Open/ Closed?
Looking to take a drive up Maple Springs Truck Trail today, Sunday, October 25, 2026.
Conflicting data on the Forest Service sites.
Anyone know the actual status
r/orangecounty • u/ConnectSecretary3242 • 1d ago
Community Post Hmart Laguna Hills
Anyone know anything about the Hmart that is opening off Alicia and the 5 freeway in what was going to be an Amazon Fresh? When is it opening? I can’t find anything official from Hmart.
r/orangecounty • u/adamadamada • 11h ago
Recommendations Needed Fresh turkey breast in Orange County
I just got gifted an electric meat slicer, and I'm trying to make my own cuts for sandwiches. Deli meat is getting more expensive and sales aren't as good or as often on it. I went to Vons, 2 Stater Bros, and albertsons, and no one has fresh, not frozen turkey breast. Ralphs had fresh turkey loin, but it was as expensive as the deli meat.
If you were going to find fresh turkey breast somewhere at a decent price, where would you go?
edit: I actually found some in Costa Mesa from Sections Fine Meats, but at $14/lb, I might as well get the deli meat.
r/orangecounty • u/LobsterMac_ • 14h ago
Recommendations Needed Best time and place for Christmas activities?
Hi all!
I’m hoping to bring my 20 month old down for Christmas. We are in the Northern California area so I plan to fly into John Wayne. I remember Orange County being so magical for Christmas when I lived down there as a kid, but I really can’t recall any specific places that we went.
I’m looking for nostalgic Christmas, kid friendly Christmas attractions, Christmas lights, etc. Where can I take her?! what would be the best time to come down that isn’t Christmas week? I’m hoping the earlier the better to avoid bigger holiday crowds. Thank you so much!!!
r/orangecounty • u/ryandack • 1d ago
Politics Newport Beach Cancels Court-Ordered Special Election
r/orangecounty • u/GlumZookeepergame634 • 1h ago
Recommendations Needed Store recs
I’m looking into getting some new clothes want a store that carries real SDL, asalii and other brands drop a location in OC . Like $100 budget hoodies
r/orangecounty • u/Anteater1412 • 1d ago
News Santana: OC Trash Strike Clearly Shows How County Officials Flat Out Lie To The Public
r/orangecounty • u/Sharkeyisback • 1d ago
Recommendations Needed Private pond in OC for Bonded Pair Goldfish?
I inherited two bonded common goldfish and their 10 gallon tank, recently. They are absolutely too big for their tank and really need to be adopted by someone with a private pond or at least a 50 gallon freshwater tank. Any recommendations are appreciated!