Efective February 9, 2025 The Bus Service Change Improvements provides a summary of the upcoming service improvements to OC Bus. This service change will provide minor schedule changes to improve service quality. Route adjustments will be made to Routes 89 and 177 to provide service to areas afected by the discontinuation of Routes 82 and 87.

Project Overview The Costa Mesa Freeway (SR-55) is one of the most heavily congested freeways in Southern California. SR-55 is a vital link to other major freeway systems in Orange County, and it is the only freeway providing a direct north-south connection between Central Orange County and the coastal region. Currently, SR-55 between I-405 and I-5 has four regular lanes and one carpool lane ...

Demolition will include the use of equipment to break up concrete, metal workers removing rebar, and excavators, bulldozers and trucks to remove rubble. Water trucks will be on-site to keep dust to a minimum, as required. Additionally, crews haul demolished material to a nearby crusher yard to further break down materials.

This article originally appeared in the Fullerton Observer. Irvine Ranch Conservancy (IRC) is pleased to announce the successful completion of the Agua Chinon and Silverado habitat restoration projects. These projects enhance riparian or streamside habitats to benefit various common and rare wildlife species. Both projects are sponsored by the Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) with ...

California Community Foundation manages the non-wasting endowment required to pay for the long-term management of the conservation properties. Each quarter, the California Community Foundation publishes a comprehensive report detailing the composition of the pool and the performance.

Chairman Hernandez was reappointed to the OCTA board in January 2022, representing Orange County’s Third District. Director Tam Nguyen, a public member, was elected Vice Chairman. The president of Advance Beauty College and a part-time faculty member at California State University of Fullerton, he has served on the OCTA Board since 2021.

OCTA, in cooperation with Caltrans, is improving 6.5 miles of I-5 between SR-73 and El Toro through Mission Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Hills, and Lake Forest. The $580 million I-5 South County Improvements Project is being built in three segments and includes roadway, structural and operational improvements that will benefit mobility throughout the area. As part of the project, crews are ...

Chairman Hernandez received a master’s degree in Management from California State Polytechnic University, Pomona, and a bachelor’s degree in Administration of Criminal Justice from San Jose State University. Chairman Hernandez was reappointed to the OCTA board in January 2022, representing Orange County’s Third District.

About the Project The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA), in coordination with Metrolink, is replacing the railroad bridge over San Juan Creek in the City of San Juan Capistrano to enhance safety and reduce maintenance needs. Once the new bridge is completed and train service is switched over, the existing bridge will be demolished. Construction is expected to be completed in early ...

Hennessey has more than 20 years of experience in the Southern California real estate industry, working in housing and development for redevelopment agencies as well as commercial and residential companies. His extensive real estate experience includes the areas of development, real property acquisition, relocation and community outreach.