Orange County, California
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3 events in Orange County will offer free swine-flu vaccinationsAnd 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 | 1 day 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 | 1 day ago
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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Orlando Sentinel | 2 days ago
12th swine flu death reported in Orange County
...County Health Department officials said had underlying health problems, brings to 12 the number of swine-flu related deaths in the county. While most cases of H1N1 or swine flu are mild, pre-existing health conditions often play a role in...
In this article: Orange County, Influenza vaccine, Cancer, Asthma, and Orlando Sentinel
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San Jose Mercury News | 3 days ago
Orange County woman sentenced who stole $500,000 to buy dolls
SANTA ANA - An Orange county woman who stole $500,000 from trust funds and spent it on a doll collection has been sentenced to four years in prison. Fifty-eight-year-old Margot Jean Strawn of Laguna Hills also paid $95,000 in restitution...
In this article: Orange County, Orange County, and Laguna Hills
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L.A. Times - Orange County News | 4 days ago
Counties diverge on plan to widen the 405 Freeway
Officials in L.A. County prefer to have focus transit dollars on rail projects. In Orange County, freeway and surface street improvements get top priority. November 17, 2009 Orange County's plan to widen a traffic-clogged stretch of the...
In this article: Orange County, Los Angeles County, Orange, Los Angeles, Revenue, and Margie Rice
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PR Newswire: Technology | November 12, 2009
TechAmerica Orange County Announces 2009-2010 Leadership Team
See more news releases in: Computer Electronics, Personnel Announcements, Domestic Policy TechAmerica Orange County Announces 2009-2010 Leadership Team Under the executive direction of new regional director Kevin Carroll, new committee...
In this article: Orange County, Fiscal year, Revenue, San Diego, United States, and Peer-to-peer
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L.A. Times - L.A. Now | November 12, 2009
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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L.A. Times - L.A. Now | November 11, 2009
Boat caught under freeway bridge in Orange County
An L.A. County Sheriff's Department boat being hauled on a trailer became trapped under a freeway bridge in Orange County today, police said. The 55-foot boat was being towed on City Drive in Orange at 11:20 a.m. when it reached the...
In this article: Orange County, Orange, and California
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Beaumont Enterprise | November 11, 2009
Groves woman dies in Orange County wreck
...SPORTS OBITS DATA FUN PHOTO FORUM BLOG OPINION BIZ COMMUNITY eEDITION CLASSIFIED AUTO JOBS REAL ESTATE ADS Groves woman dies in Orange County wreck Posted: November 11, 2009, 9:18 AM CST Two Groves residents were involved in a wreck...
In this article: Orange, Orange County, Australian Masters, Honda Odyssey, Honda, Fort Hood, and Beaumont
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L.A. Times - Orange County News | November 06, 2009
Algae bloom is stinking up south Orange County
...wondered as a rotten egg odor started wafting in thick pockets last week into their yards, garages and living rooms. Some in the south Orange County suburbs called Public Works to report a sewer backup. But that wasn't the problem. Others...
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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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