The Orange Independent
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City of Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis completed his last day as Fire Chief Thursday. Hundreds of supporters, Firefighters, and family members turned out to thank him for his friendship and years of exemplary service…
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Retiring Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis gave his final address to the Orange City Council at its' regular meeting Tuesday night. Chief deMetropolis used the opportunity to give the City Council some advice many believe…
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An Orange Police K9 Officer was honored by the City Council Tuesday night for saving the life of a baby that was choking on a hair clip. Shortly after 7 p.m. on Monday, January 19th…
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City of Orange Firefighters assisted by Anaheim and Orange County Fire Authority Firefighters were dispatched to an apartment fire at 235 W. Lincoln Avenue shortly after 9 a.m. Friday Morning. The first arriving fire unit…
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One person was killed and another is under arrest for suspected DUI and evading police following a short pursuit initiated by the California Highway Patrol. The chase ended when the car hit a pole at…
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An ammonia tanker driver is in the hospital after being exposed to potentially deadly ammonia while delivering the gas to a company on N. Main Street in Orange shortly after 1 a.m. Friday morning. The…
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In a move that seemed to surprise even her, Brandy Romero was appointed to be the new Chairperson of the Park Planning and Community Events Commission by her fellow Commissioners. The City of Orange Park…
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Recently, Orange Fire Chief Sean deMetropolis announced he was retiring with his last day on the job being January, 29th 2026. Chief deMetropolis has served the City of Orange for more than three decades, and…
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The Orange Firefighters Foundation is holding a fundraiser at Culinary Dropout from 4 p.m. to 9 p.m. Monday night January 5th to benefit the foundation. The restaurant is donating 20% of all sales directly to…
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A driver caused damage to the Hi Ho liquor store at 824 E. Lincoln Avenue Monday afternoon when his car crashed into the building near the front door. The Orange Fire Department Urban Search &…
