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Senior Citizen Heat Advisory Issued

Beginning Tuesday, September 29, 2020, and lasting through Friday, October 2, 2020, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day,...

City of Tustin and Brookfield Residential Renew Plan for 400 New Homes

TUSTIN, Calif, (September 9, 2020) —The City of Tustin and Brookfield Residential (Brookfield Homes Southern California LLC) have announced the renewal of their commitment to develop a new 400-home community at Tustin ...

County of Orange Moves to Red Tier, Re-Opens More of Orange County County

County of Orange Moves to Red Tier, Re-Opens More of Orange County

County Health Officer Issues Related, New Orders and Strong Recommendations

(PLEASE NOTE: The following information was announced today by the County of Orange.)

Santa Ana, Calif. (September ...

Senior Citizen Heat Advisory Issued

Beginning Saturday, September 5, 2020, and lasting through Monday, September 7, 2020, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day, as a r...

Peppertree Park Restroom Expansion and Playground Renovation

Peppertree Park, built in 1972 and located adjacent to the Tustin Area Senior Center, is highly utilized for a variety of enjoyable community activities, including Concerts in the Park, Movies in the Park, Lobster Fest, and Chili Cook-Off.

The Peppertree P...

Senior Citizen Heat Advisory Issued

Beginning Tuesday, August 18, 2020, and lasting through Thursday, August 20, 2020, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day, as a resp...

Senior Citizen Heat Advisory Issued

Beginning Friday, August 14, 2020, and lasting through Sunday, August 16, 2020, and longer should temperatures sustain 95 degrees or higher, the Tustin Area Senior Center will be open from 10 am – 5 pm, the warmest hours of the day, as a respite...

Love Birds Land in Tustin

Those who love art and birds are enjoying the new Love Birds mural at Laurel Glen Park in Tustin. The mural, completed in mid-July 2020, adorns the exterior of the restroom building, and may be viewed from the intersection of Myford Road and Heritage Way....

City of Tustin Commences Small Business Emergency Grant Program Phase II

The City of Tustin has partnered with the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE-SBDC) to develop the Small Business Emergency Grant Program Phase II to provide vital economic support to small businesses needing assistance in ...

City of Tustin Launches Grant Program to Help Local Businesses Comply with Public Health Orders

In response to the restrictions placed on indoor activities due to COVID-19 related State and County Public Health Orders, the City of Tustin is pleased to announce the launch of the Temporary Outdoor Expansion Grant Program (Program) which will provide f...

County of Orange Opens Up Free Drive-Thru COVID-19 Testing at the Anaheim Convention Center

This information is being shared on behalf of the County of Orange:

In a model private-public partnership, the County of Orange announced that thanks to a collaboration with 360 Clinic and the City of Anaheim, the County will be able to significantly incre...

Governor Orders New Immediate Closures

Today Governor Newsom announced statewide closures of many indoor operations and closures of additional indoor operations in counties on the State’s monitoring list, including Orange County.

Effective immediately, Orange County and other...

Youth Sports Practices Postponed in Orange County Due to New State Guidance

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The State of California has recently amended its guidance regarding youth sports practices, team drills and training and will no longer allow them to occur throughout the state.

The State&a...

Tustin’s July 4th Fireworks Display Cancelled at Governor’s Recommendation

At a live press conference on July 1, 2020, Governor Newsom Ordered the closure of Orange County bars, restaurants and various other business sectors to slow community transmission of COVID-19 for a minimum of three weeks. The Governor and the State Depar...

Governor Newsom Orders Additional Action to Slow Community Transmission.

Today Governor Gavin Newsom ordered the closure of all bars, restaurants and various other business sectors for a minimum of three weeks.

The following information is being shared on behalf of the California Department of Public Health.  

Date: Jul...

Bars Ordered Closed in Orange County, Effective July 2.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact: Molly NicholsonPublic Information Manager(714) 834-7218

 Bars Ordered Closed in Orange County, California Effective July 2

Santa Ana, Calif. (July 1, 20...

A Message from Tustin Police Chief Stu Greenberg

In the current climate, law enforcement practices and policies are being scrutinized more than ever. Questions are continually being raised about police use of force, the type and frequency of training officers receive, and what law enforcement is doing t...

Acting County Health Officer Approves Re-opening of Specific, Additional Industries and Issues New O

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On Friday, June 12, 2020, Dr. Clayton Chau, Acting County Health Officer, will approve the re-opening of certain additional industries in Orange County, Cal...

City of Tustin Commences Small Business Emergency Grant Program

The City of Tustin has partnered with the Orange County/Inland Empire Small Business Development Center (OCIE-SBDC) to develop a Small Business Emergency Grant Program to provide vital economic support to small businesses needing assistance in overcoming ...

City Council Approves $3 Million CARES Program – Response to Covid-19

On June 2, 2020, the Tustin City Council unanimously voted to approve the Tustin $3 Million CARES Program.  The Tustin “Covid-19 Aid, Relief, and Economic Security” (CARES) Program will provide $3 Million of emergency aid to s...

Tustin Solidarity

Tonight, the Tustin City Council unanimously voted to approve a Tustin Solidarity Proclamation to declare Tustin’s solidarity with those who protest peacefully against injustice, racism and hate.

The Tustin Solidarity Proclamation was read by May...

City of Tustin Under Curfew from 8:00 p.m. Tonight, June 1, to 5:30 a.m. Tuesday, June 2

The City of Tustin has ordered a curfew beginning at 8:00 pm tonight and ending at 5:30 am tomorrow.

The curfew order is in response to multiple days and nights of civil unrest in neighboring cities as a proactive measure to ensure the safety of Tustin&...

Possible Additional Curfew Orders for the City of Tustin for 6/1/2020

Thank you to everyone for cooperating with the curfew order issued last night in response to multiple days and nights of civil unrest in neighboring cities. Given that the City of Tustin shares borders with cities experiencing looting, violence and other ...

City of Tustin Under Curfew from 9:00 p.m. Tonight, May 31, to 5:30 a.m. Monday, June 1

Tustin City Manager Matthew West has declared a local emergency and ordered a curfew beginning at 9:00 p.m. this evening, May 31, and ending at 5:30 a.m. on Monday, June 1.This order is in response to civil unrest in neighboring cities.  The City...

Virtual Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off

The Tustin City Council and Parks and Recreation Department are excited to host a “Virtual” Tustin Street Fair & Chili Cook-Off, June 7, 2020 at 1:00pm live on our website at tustinchilicookoff.com.

With the theme of &l...

Orders and Strong Recommendations of the County of Orange Health Officer

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ORDERS AND STRONG RECOMMENDATIONSOF THE COUNTY OF ORANGE HEALTH OFFICER[ISSUED May 22, 2020]

Pursuant to California Health and Safety Code sections 101040, 120175, a...

County of Orange Businesses Can Now Move into Stage Two of California’s Resiliency Roadmap

Orange County has received State approval on its variance application to move into “Stage 2B.”

According to the County, the following businesses may re-open with the proper safety precaution adaptations:

• In-person dining reservations
• Reta...

Tustin Street Fair and Chili Cook-Off Committee Gets Innovative with Modified Event

In light of state orders and guidelines where mass gatherings are currently not allowed due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2020 Street Fair and Chili Cook-off scheduled for June 7, 2020 in Old Town Tustin will continue, but with a twist.

“The Tust...

The OC Health Care Agency Has Created the OC COVID-19 Testing Network

The OC Health Care Agency has created the OC COVID-19 Testing Network to provide locations throughout Orange County where people who have symptoms of the coronavirus can be tested.

Testing Network sites are located throughout the County including:

• Irvine
• Ana...

2020 Disaster Preparedness Expo Postponed

The City Council and staff continue to closely monitor the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and are taking reasonable precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of our residents, staff, and visitors.

As a result, in a proactive effo...

Governor Releases California's Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience

Earlier this week, Governor Newsom provided an update on California’s Roadmap to Pandemic Resilience, which outlines how the State is planning its path forward and includes indicators for modifying the Stay-at-Home Order in the future. The secon...

Tustin Adjusts Facial Covering Requirements to Align with New County Orders

Following new facial covering requirements issued by the County of Orange on Tuesday, April 21, the City of Tustin rescinded its emergency order issued on Monday, April 20 to align with county guidance and reduce confusion for residents.

The Countywide ord...

Federal Paycheck Protection Program Provides SBA Loans to Help Businesses

The U.S.Small Business Association (SBA) has released the following information regarding the CARES Act:

WASHINGTON – Following President Trump’s signing of the historic Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security (CARES) Act, SBA Ad...

Tustin Responds to Governor's Latest COVID-19 Guidelines

On Sunday, March 15, Governor Newsom released updated guidance for all communities throughout the state to limit the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19). The action called for home isolation of all seniors, bars to close and restaurants to limit occupanc...

City of Tustin to Implement Temporary Operational Changes for Precautionary Measures

The City of Tustin continues to closely monitor the developing Coronavirus (COVID-19) situation and is taking reasonable precautionary measures to protect the health and safety of our residents, staff, and visitors.

At an emergency City Council meeting on ...