Orange County 1 article

Orange County is a densely developed Southern California jurisdiction with Santa Ana as its county seat. Anaheim's visitor economy, Irvine's business centers and coastal communities from Huntington Beach to Newport Beach contribute to diverse employment. Major highways and John Wayne Airport link the area with greater Los Angeles. Housing affordability, beach and wetland protection, Santa Ana Mountains wildfire and differences among suburban communities influence policy decisions.

California Government & Civic Life

October 26, 2026, 9:10 AM · 4 mins read

California voters approve five propositions and maintain Democratic control in 2020 election

Democrats held their supermajorities in both chambers of the California Legislature as voters passed five out of twelve statewide propositions in the 2020 general election.