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Aug 26, 2026 · Orange County Tribune
For the second time this year the council turned down a proposal to prohibit smoking in city parks, sending supporters back to look for another approach.
Aug 24, 2026 · Voice of OC
GKN Aerospace, whose chemical tank forced more than 50,000 people out of their homes in May, says it will reopen and set aside $100 million for affected residents and businesses.
Aug 23, 2026 · Orange County Tribune
Two proposed ordinances aimed at protections for workers at Harbor Boulevard resort-area hotels went before the council, one of them a revival of an earlier proposal.
Aug 23, 2026 · City of Garden Grove
With high temperatures forecast, the city opened an air-conditioned cooling center for residents, extending the hours through the end of the week.
Aug 12, 2026 · Orange County Tribune
A proposed 26-unit condominium complex cleared the City Council, adding more for-sale housing to the city's pipeline.
May 26, 2026 · Voice of OC
At a special meeting, council members and residents pressed for reparations for people and businesses forced to evacuate over a tank that officials feared could explode.
May 23, 2026 · Orange County Tribune
A fume leak at a West Garden Grove plant left the status of the Saturday parade unclear. It ultimately was not held.
May 22, 2026 · Orange County Register
The Garden Grove Sports & Recreation Center took in evacuees, and three ballot drop boxes inside the evacuation zone were closed until further notice.
May 22, 2026 · City of Garden Grove
The city, the Strawberry Festival and the Sister City Association postponed the 66th annual parade and 5K while city resources stayed with the emergency response. The festival itself continued at Village Green Park.
May 21, 2026 · City of Garden Grove
Main Street between Garden Grove Boulevard and Euclid Street closed for the four-day Strawberry Festival at Village Green Park, 12732 Main Street.
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