Category: Orange County Community

New Year’s Events in Orange County

December 30, 2022
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Disneyland Park New Year’s Celebration Ring in the New Year with fireworks, music, and much more. Disneyland will once more be hosting a night of New Year’s celebrations featuring their iconic holographic castle show and glittery fireworks. For those unable to make it into the park, the display can also be viewed free from the…

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Seal Beach Police Promotes 4 Police Officers

December 29, 2022
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The Seal Beach Police Department in the new year will promote four officers to the rank of police corporal, sergeant, lieutenant, and captain. When Cpt. Michael Henderson was promoted to chief in November, several vacant positions were created in the department, according to officials. “I am happy to announce the new leaders we are promoting…

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Surf City ‘Winter Wonderland’ Draws Large Crowds

December 29, 2022
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HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—With an ice rink overlooking the ocean for skaters of all skill levels, live entertainment, and more, Surf City’s “Winter Wonderland” on the pier is open to visitors until Jan. 8. Those wanting to skate may purchase tickets for $22, and sign a safety waiver before entering. Socks and gloves will also be…

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Concordia University Irvine’s Christmas Program Grows in Popularity

December 28, 2022
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Musicians at Concordia University in Irvine, California have reached the national stage to showcase their school’s annual Christmas concert after it was picked up by TV stations across the country this year. The popularity of Concordia’s choir and orchestra Christmas program has grown so much, according to orchestra director and assistant dean of Concordia’s School…

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California Post Office Renamed After Fallen Soldier

December 27, 2022
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President Joe Biden signed a bill Dec. 27 renaming a post office in Placentia, California, after a Korean immigrant who lived in Orange County and died while serving with the Army in Iraq. The new law designates the branch located at 1400 N. Kraemer Boulevard as the PFC Jang Ho Kim Post Office Building. “U.S….

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Orange Community Remembers Bill Steiner

December 26, 2022
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Residents and leaders in the city of Orange, Calif., are mourning the loss of community leader, former city councilmember, and former Orange County Supervisor Bill Steiner. He passed away at the age of 85 on Dec. 15. His friends and colleagues remember him as a pillar in the community of Orange, with a deep passion…

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Orange County’s 500 Homeless Deaths Honored by Interfaith Service

December 24, 2022
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—At the Lutheran Church of the Cross, local faith leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam, gathered Dec. 21 to pay homage to the hundreds of homeless individuals who died in Orange County in 2022, starting with singing “Amazing Grace.” “We remember with dignity and respect the names of those who died on…

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Orange County’s 500 Homeless Deaths Marked by Interfaith Service

December 24, 2022
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LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—At the Lutheran Church of the Cross, local faith leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam, gathered Dec. 21 to pay homage to the hundreds of homeless individuals who died in Orange County in 2022, starting with singing “Amazing Grace.” “We remember with dignity and respect the names of those who died on…

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Holiday Events in Orange County This Weekend

December 22, 2022
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60th Annual Huntington Harbor Cruise of Lights This Friday will be the last day to catch the Huntington Harbour Philharmonic Cruise of Lights—an hour-long, narrated boat tour running daily since mid-December through the waterways of Huntington Harbour. Aboard, locals and visitors can enjoy the thousands of glowing colorful lights and brightly decorated homes, docks, decks,…

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Orange County Discovery Cube Blends Holiday Fun With Science

December 21, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Where can one find the perfect blend of Robots, holiday themed science workshops, and performing arts fun? Look no further than Santa Ana’s Orange County’s Discovery Cube and its seasonal exhibit, “The Winter Lights Festival” through Jan. 8. “Our amazing workshops, activities and hands-on programs are the courtesy of [our] education team,” Discovery…

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