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FREE SANTA EVENT IN THE PLAZA DRAWS HUNDREDS
A chance meeting between Santa Claus and Brandy Romero owner of the Squeeze in the Plaza led to a free event this afternoon that drew hundreds of kids and families. Santa posed for free pictures…
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CITY PROVIDES UPDATE TO PLAZA PAID PARKING LAUNCH
According to the City of Orange, paid parking in the Orange Plaza area is expected to begin sometime in January. The city vows to provide at least 30 days notice in advance of the start…
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GAS PRICES HIT 5 YEAR LOWS
Gas prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly five years as the national average hits $2.89
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CAR IN SANTA ANA RIVER SPARKS LARGE SEARCH
A car was found unoccupied in the Santa Ana River at Chapman Ave. in Orange around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. The discovery of the car forced the launch of a large Swift Water Search and…
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CITY ADDS REFLECTORS TO ORANGE CIRCLE
The Orange City Council at their September 23rd meeting discussed further measures to attempt to decrease the number of car crashes into the park at the center of the Orange Circle. At the suggestion of…
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CAR CRASHES INTO CIRCLE AGAIN!
The time between cars driving into the park at the center of the Orange Plaza seems to be decreasing, despite the best efforts of the City. Orange Police received several 911 calls reporting that a…
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RABBIES INFECTED BAT FOUND IN ORANGE
A bat located on a sidewalk in Orange has been confirmed to carry rabies, leading health authorities to advise residents on Wednesday to steer clear of wild animals and seek medical attention if they suspect…
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WALMART MAKES THANKSGIVING AFFORDABLE AGAIN
Walmart revealed on Tuesday that its Thanksgiving meal basket for 2025 will cost under $4 per person, the lowest price since the program began in 2022. The basket, which serves 10, includes over 20 items like…