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Commissioner Crabb's rollback amendment fails; board adopts proposed millage and budget 4–1

Commissioner Crabb moved to adopt the countywide rollback millage to reduce spending, prompting staff to warn that rollback would force roughly $48.8 million in cuts and likely personnel reductions. The amendment failed and the board approved the proposed millage and tentative FY2027 budget 4–1.

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Orange County board adopts tentative FY2027 budget and proposed millage rates totaling about $9.02 billion

The board approved tentative millage rates and a $9.02 billion tentative FY2027 budget, citing priorities in public safety, infrastructure, affordable housing and homelessness — while warning of up to $165 million in lost revenue if a November constitutional amendment passes.

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Residents urge board to reject sheriff budget increase amid fears about ICE collaboration and service cuts

Nine public commenters urged caution on a roughly $46 million increase to sheriff funding, questioned transparency around immigration enforcement partnerships and surveillance spending, and called for more investment in prevention, housing and mental-health services.

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¿Por qué Uber pagará 40 millones por una joven muerta en autopista?

El caso de Emily Normandin-Parker enfrenta a Uber con una indemnización de 40 millones y reabre el debate sobre la responsabilidad de las plataformas

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The man behind the viral Ramen Burger quietly returns to a ghost kitchen in Irvine

Keizo Shimamoto is serving some of Southern California's best ramen under the radar in Orange County.

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Orange County council adopts 2027 budget covering county and special-district levies

The Orange County council moved, seconded and adopted the 2027 budget forms—including tax levies and rates for county government and special districts—after hearing a written public comment about Purdue Extension; the chair said the county's Purdue Extension budget line will remain in place.

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Consultant recommends digital PSAP replacement; board asks staff to return with financing options

Ritter Strategic Services presented staff’s RFP review and recommended a digital call‑handling system for the county PSAP, warning the current equipment is beyond its useful life. Commissioners asked staff to work with vendors on pricing and return with numbers at the next meeting.

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Staff outlines DRC appeal process and reviews Tanner Road septic-variance case; no action taken

Planning staff briefed the board on the Development Review Committee (DRC) sunshining, the Tanner Road septic‑variance case that prompted calls for BCC appeal authority, and possible options to improve transparency and oversight. The item was discussion-only; no change to code or appeal authority was approved.