Orange County, California
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Woods seriously injured in car accident, according to reports...a fire hydrant and then crashed into a tree in his neighbour's garden, reports . He was taken to Health Central Hospital in Ocoee, Orange County, in a serious condition, according to the the newspaper which quotes the Florida highway... In this article: Tiger Woods, Florida Highway Patrol, Orange County, Ocoee, Florida, Florida, Cadillac Escalade, Masters Tournament, Cadillac, and Orlando Sentinel |
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L.A. Times - L.A. Now | 1 day ago
Former LAPD officer arrested for allegedly burglarizing Orange County church
In this article: Los Angeles Police Department, Saddleback Church, Orange County, BMW, Orange County Sheriff's Department, and Irvine
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Orange County fire near Anaheim Hills 15% contained, 60 acres burned
...for night water drops. Two water-dropping helicopters, one from L.A. County, the other from Orange County, remain on scene. Orange County fire officials were concerned that dry, hot winds could push the fire toward homes. Winds at...
In this article: Anaheim Hills, Orange County, Los Angeles County, and National Weather Service
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Anaheim Hills fire burns 60 acres; firefighters try to block march toward homes [Updated]
...to leave, said Capt. Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority. The National Weather Service issued a red flag warning for Orange County and other regions of Southern California. Winds were expected to gust as high as 50 mph, with...
In this article: Los Angeles County, Orange County, National Weather Service, and Los Angeles Times
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Backseat Cuddler | 2 days ago
Real Housewives Of Orange County - Gretchen Rossi Starts MUSIC Career!
Real Housewives Of Orange County - Gretchen Rossi Starts MUSIC Career! --Backseat Cuddler
In this article: Real Housewives and Orange County
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washingtonpost.com | 2 days ago
Wind weighs on battle against Orange County blaze
ANAHEIM, Calif. -- Firefighters battling a 60-acre blaze in Orange County are keeping an eye on the weather. Capt. Greg McKeown of the Orange County Fire Authority says 50-mph wind gusts are expected later Wednesday and could fan the...
In this article: Anaheim Hills, Orange County, California, Los Angeles County, and Orange
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White supremacist gang member in Orange County sentenced to death
A white supremacist gang member in Orange County was sentenced to death today for his involvement in the murder of a fellow gang member who had divulged gang secrets on television, authorities said. Billy Joe Johnson, 46, was convicted...
In this article: Orange County, White supremacist, and Parole
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OrlandoSentinel.com - Florida News | 6 days ago
3 events in Orange County will offer free swine-flu vaccinations
And we want to make sure they're protected against H1N1 as well." Although there have been no swine-flu-related deaths among children in Orange County, Weister said there have been a number of deaths and hospitalizations of young people...
In this article: FLU, Orange County, Olympia High School, Freedom High School, and Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
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Prime Newswire | 7 days ago
The Christmas Company, the Junior League of Orange County's Signature Fundraiser, Raises More Than $200,000 in Its 34th Year
CONTACT: Ballou Communications Susan Ballou (949) 477-3070 susanballou@att.net Junior League of Orange County, CA, Cookbook "Orange County Fare: A Culinary Journey Through the California Riviera" Finalist for National Award - Oct...
In this article: Orange County, Voluntarism, California, and Newport Beach
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The O.C. Register | November 19, 2009
Which radio stations are Orange County's favorites?
L.A. radio listeners like their Top 40, Adult Contemporary and Spanish formats. They always rank high in the monthly ratings. In Orange County, it's a different story. We go for more variety - our top choices include news-talk classic hits,...
In this article: Orange County, Miles Davis, KABC, Key Club, and KFI
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Orange County unveils ambitious brush-fire warning system, a year after devastating blaze
...wanted to work on ways to better alert residents to fast-moving brush fires. As part of the program, government agencies around the county will raise red flags outside government buildings, parks and fire stations when the National Weather...
In this article: Orange County, National Weather Service, Los Angeles Times, Anaheim Hills, and Santiago
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Description from Wikipedia:
Orange County is a county in Southern California, United States. Its county seat is Santa Ana. According to the 2000 Census, its population was 2,846,289, making it the second most populous county in the state of California, and the fifth most populous in the United States. The state of California estimates its population as of 2008 to be 3,121,251 people, dropping its rank to third, behind San Diego County.
Whereas most population centers in the United States tend to be identified by a major city, there is no defined urban center to Orange County as there generally is in other areas with one dominant municipal entity. It is almost uniformly suburban, except for some older urban areas such as downtown Santa Ana. Five Orange County cities have populations exceeding 170,000.
It is also a famous tourist destination, as the county is home to such attractions as Disneyland and Knott's Berry Farm. It is often portrayed in the media as an affluent and politically powerful region. It is at the center of Southern California's Tech Coast, with Irvine being the primary business hub.
Thirty-four incorporated cities are located in Orange County; the newest is Aliso Viejo, with Anaheim being the oldest. According to The Wall Street Journal, in 2005, Orange County was the second most expensive housing market in the United States with a median home price of $650,000.
- Name:
- Orange County
- Largest City:
- Anaheim
- State:
- California
- Founding Date:
- January 01, 1889
- Total Area (sq. mi):
- 948
- Total Area (km):
- 2455
- Land Area (sq mi):
- 789
- Water Area (sq mi):
- 159
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