Orange County

MyTownView tracks 34 municipalities in Orange County, California. Browse recent news, meeting transcripts, upcoming events, and more across the county.

34Municipalities
3,165,820Residents
496Articles
184Meetings (30d)
81Upcoming Events
$118,209Avg. Median Income
$1,033,479Avg. Home Value

Recent News

496
Apr 25Costa Mesa to audit license plate reader program after misuse by police officerCosta MesaApr 25A teenager was slain in a Santa Ana drive-by. Could a reward help find her killer?Santa AnaApr 25Ducks blast Oilers 7-4 in Game 3 in Anaheim’s first home playoff game in 8 yearsAnaheimApr 24Independent Bookstore Day 2026 in Southern California gets pet-friendly eventOrangeApr 24California high school football: Los Alamitos names Rory Schoonmaker new head coachLos AlamitosApr 24Bed Bath & Beyond returning to stores in LA, Orange countiesLos AngelesApr 24Modern home offers California vibes in Orange for under $3M: House of the WeekOrangeApr 24Sharking sighting closes Huntington Beach ocean water near the pierHuntington BeachApr 24Aggressive shark activity postpones surf contest, closes Huntington Beach near pierHuntington BeachApr 24Huntington Beach leaders divided over bidding process for brand management contractHuntington BeachApr 24Deputies shoot man armed with gun in Lake Forest who went to home of ex-girlfriend's new boyfriend, OC authorities sayLake ForestApr 24Voter ID ballot measure qualifies for California’s general election ballotOrangeApr 24Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro on hold after shark sighting in Huntington BeachHuntington BeachApr 24Orange Lutheran vs. Santa Margarita: Where to watch live California high school baseballOrangeApr 23Man Stole USPS Check From Bank In Laguna Beach, Police SayLaguna Beach

Meetings

184

Upcoming

Apr 27Arts & Culture CommitteeSan ClementeAgendaApr 27Youth Advisory CommitteeFullertonApr 27Aviation CommitteeNewport BeachAgendaApr 27Investment Advisory CommitteeSan ClementeAgendaApr 27Plan CommissionCosta MesaAgendaApr 27Communications CommitteeHuntington BeachAgendaApr 28Fiscal Sustainability Ad Hoc CommitteeFullertonApr 28City CouncilAnaheim

Recent

Apr 24Financial Workshop | Credit Cards, Reports & ScoresHuntington BeachVideoApr 23Plan CommissionNewport BeachAgendaApr 23Investment Advisory BoardHuntington BeachAgendaApr 23Harbor CommissionHuntington BeachAgendaApr 23Library Board of TrusteesFullertonApr 23Public NoticeNewport BeachAgendaApr 23Parks and Community Services CommissionCosta MesaAgendaApr 22City CouncilWestminster

Upcoming Events

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APR25

Guided Nature Meditation with Margaret Renkl

11:00 AM · Lake Forest Library
Lake Forest
APR25

National Take-Back Day

11:00 AM · 1000 N. Westmoreland Rd., Lake Forest IL 60045
Lake Forest
APR26

2025-2026 Public Policy Analysis Challenge: Governing the Environment

4:00 PM · 555. North Sheridan Road - Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest
APR28

Ward 1 Meeting

7:30 PM · Gorton Center, 400 E Illinois Road, Lake Forest, Illinois
Lake Forest
APR29

What's in Your Pack

5:00 AM · Location: Laguna Ridge Trail
Laguna Niguel
APR30

LFPD Autism Acceptance Fundraising Event

7:30 AM · Starbucks - 840 S. Waukegan Road, Lake Forest IL 60045
Lake Forest
APR30

Go Lake Forest: Water Plant Tour

11:00 AM · 1441 Lake Rd, Lake Forest, IL 60045
Lake Forest
APR30

Poetry Month Celebration

12:30 PM
Laguna Niguel

Rankings in Orange County

Fastest Growing Cities

Growth
#CityPopulation Change
1StantonOrange+2.0%
2IrvineOrange+1.1%
3PlacentiaOrange+0.8%
4Lake ForestOrange+0.5%
5BreaOrange+0.3%
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Source: U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey

Safest Cities

Safety
#CityCrimes per 1,000
1Rancho Santa MargaritaOrange5.5 total crimes per 1k
2Yorba LindaOrange5.9 total crimes per 1k
3Laguna WoodsOrange6.3 total crimes per 1k
4Laguna NiguelOrange7.1 total crimes per 1k
5Aliso ViejoOrange7.2 total crimes per 1k
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Source: California DOJ OpenJustice

Lowest Property Taxes

Finances
#CityEffective Tax Rate
1Aliso ViejoOrange0.70%
2AnaheimOrange0.70%
3BreaOrange0.70%
4Buena ParkOrange0.70%
5Costa MesaOrange0.70%
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Source: CA Board of Equalization county property tax statistics

Best Fiscal Health

i
Finances
#CityFiscal Health Score
1Aliso ViejoOrange71 / 100
2AnaheimOrange71 / 100
3BreaOrange71 / 100
4Buena ParkOrange71 / 100
5Costa MesaOrange71 / 100
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Source: CA State Controller ByTheNumbers & CalPERS

Municipalities

Aliso Viejo

Pop. 51,113Income $137,970Homes $917,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Anaheim

Pop. 344,521Income $90,583Homes $831,200
City (Mayor-Council)

Brea

Pop. 47,469Income $124,837Homes $922,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Buena Park

Pop. 82,871Income $108,187Homes $838,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Costa Mesa

Pop. 110,330Income $110,073Homes $1,115,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Cypress

Pop. 49,498Income $124,167Homes $913,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Dana Point

Pop. 32,790Income $127,246Homes $1,320,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Fountain Valley

Pop. 56,258Income $111,797Homes $1,072,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Fullerton

Pop. 140,968Income $104,219Homes $902,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Garden Grove

Pop. 170,964Income $90,166Homes $814,100
City (Mayor-Council)

Huntington Beach

Pop. 195,240Income $119,885Homes $1,100,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Irvine

Pop. 311,690Income $129,647Homes $1,191,500
City (Mayor-Council)

La Habra

Pop. 61,970Income $98,158Homes $781,600
City (Mayor-Council)

La Palma

Pop. 15,272Income $115,833Homes $973,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Laguna Beach

Pop. 22,710Income $140,508Homes $2,000,001
City (Mayor-Council)

Laguna Hills

Pop. 30,740Income $122,778Homes $1,012,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Laguna Niguel

Pop. 64,139Income $140,605Homes $1,190,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Laguna Woods

Pop. 17,289Income $60,235Homes $394,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Lake Forest

Pop. 86,281Income $131,378Homes $937,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Los Alamitos

Pop. 11,794Income $98,539Homes $1,061,900
City (Mayor-Council)

Mission Viejo

Pop. 92,151Income $136,071Homes $1,009,600
City (Mayor-Council)

Newport Beach

Pop. 83,845Income $158,461Homes $2,000,001
City (Mayor-Council)

Orange

Pop. 138,266Income $116,945Homes $945,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Placentia

Pop. 52,826Income $110,575Homes $921,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Rancho Santa Margarita

Pop. 46,990Income $146,827Homes $971,200
City (Mayor-Council)

San Clemente

Pop. 63,273Income $134,735Homes $1,398,400
City (Mayor-Council)

San Juan Capistrano

Pop. 35,095Income $127,893Homes $993,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Santa Ana

Pop. 312,534Income $88,354Homes $713,000
City (Mayor-Council)

Seal Beach

Pop. 24,722Income $83,045Homes $486,800
City (Mayor-Council)

Stanton

Pop. 39,402Income $81,455Homes $579,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Tustin

Pop. 78,981Income $108,435Homes $950,400
City (Mayor-Council)

Villa Park

Pop. 5,748Income $204,750Homes $1,871,700
City (Mayor-Council)

Westminster

Pop. 89,860Income $82,686Homes $858,300
City (Mayor-Council)

Yorba Linda

Pop. 67,170Income $152,060Homes $1,147,100
City (Mayor-Council)