The Orange County Transportation Authority is fully transitioning to the new Wave fare payment system for use on the OC Bus system as of May
OC Parks has announced the lineup for the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series. Set against the natural beauty of Orange County’s regional parks, these
This Saturday, April 18 is Wilderness Access Day in the Red Rock Wilderness in OC Parks’ Irvine Ranch Open Space. This stunning area features more
Join OC Parks for an interpretive bike ride around Upper Newport Bay! Participants will have the opportunity to raise their heart rate and pedal around
The Orange County Transportation Authority is inviting Orange County residents to apply for positions on two public oversight committees that monitor the implementation of Measure
Nearly a year after breaking ground on the SR-91 Improvement Project, significant progress is being made along one of Orange County’s busiest freeways, with construction
Local and state officials marked the start of construction on the I-5 Improvement Project through Irvine and Tustin, a major transportation effort aimed at improving
Escape into the stunning landscapes of the Irvine Ranch Natural Landmarks with a one of kind family hiking experience. Our guided walk features a friendly
Feeling up to an extremely challenging and strenuous hiking adventure in the scenic Fremont Canyon Wilderness Area? This 16-mile loop hike is for experienced, physically
The Orange County Transportation Authority will provide free bus rides from 6 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Thursday, Jan. 1, giving
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