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In case you missed it — here’s a look back at the 2025 Orange County Regional Holiday Mixer, where city leaders and partners came together to celebrate the season, strengthen regional relationships, and continue building collaboration for the year ahead. Now Open for ACC-OC Advocacy Trips 2026 ACC-OC Sacramento Advocacy Trip   Join ACC-OC's Sacramento Advocacy Trip on March 9-10th! This exclusive opportunity allows attendees to engage directly with legislative leaders and inf

OCTA DELIVERING ON PROMISES MADE I-5 Improvement Project Breaks Ground This morning marked an exciting milestone with the Groundbreaking Ceremony for the OCTA I-405 to SR-55 Improvement Project. ACC-OC was proud to be represented and support this vital mobility project that will enhance transportation throughout Orange County and the region. It’s important to acknowledge OCTA’s collaboration and partnership with Caltrans, Federal Highway Administration, and the Cities of Irvi

ACC-OC marked the beginning of the new year with the Installation and Celebration of the 2026 Board of Directors, bringing together member cities, partners, and invited guests to recognize leadership and service. The evening included a special acknowledgment of Outgoing President Hon. Jamey Federico, City of Dana Point , who was presented with certificates in recognition of his leadership and dedicated service to ACC-OC. ACC-OC extends its sincere appreciation to State Senat

On behalf of the ACC-OC Board and staff, we extend our best wishes for a strong and productive new year.   As we kick off 2026, we’re excited to share our 2025 Year-End Report, highlighting the progress, milestones, and collective impact achieved over the past year. Thank you for being an essential part of ACC-OC’s work and success—we look forward to another year of collaboration, connection, and momentum ahead. Y’all are invited to dust off your boots and help us boot scoot

ACC-OC held its final 2025 Board of Directors Meeting and Annual Business Meeting on November 19, 2025. Thank you to the many city officials who joined us and helped drive insightful conversations that will shape our priorities for the year ahead. We also conducted the election of the 2026 Board of Directors and look forward to officially welcoming our new board on January 15th at the 2026 Board Installation & Reception. Stay tuned—registration will open soon! ACC‑OC Executiv

ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray and Board Member Hon. Chad Wanke attended OC Forum’s Signature Housing Luncheon, a premier gathering of regional leaders focused on innovative housing solutions. The program highlighted creative approaches to development at every scale—from major commercial reuse projects to new models for workforce and attainable housing. With housing central to Orange County’s long-term economic vitality, the discussion featured insights from top indust

On Thursday, November 6, ACC-OC, in partnership with the Orange County Sports Commission and Orange County Business Council, welcomed Orange County Mayors, council members, and city managers to a countywide briefing on the upcoming 2026 FIFA World Cup and LA 2028 Olympic & Paralympic Games. The discussion focused on preparing our communities to maximize the opportunities these global events will bring to our region. Attendees learned about anticipated local impacts, opportuni

Marlene Barraza, ACC-OC’s Director of Communications, attended the 4th Annual Energy and Sustainability Summit at Cal State Fullerton.The event featured insightful discussions on sustainability, energy efficiency, and community resilience. Panelists included: Panel 1: Senator Bob Archuleta Panel 2: Supervisor Katrina Foley (5th District), Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento (2nd District), and Buena Park Vice Mayor Connor Traut Panel 3: Kristi Bastiste, Emergency Manager for the Cit

On October 2, 2025, ACC-OC hosted a BOLD Program with Southern California Edison at their Westminster Fenwick facility. Attendees toured...

On Tuesday, September 23, ACC-OC Executive Director Kris Murray joined Venture Strategic’s Jeffrey D. Corless, MBA, President & CEO, to...

Join OC Forum and ACC-OC for a data-driven, non-partisan discussion on California’s Proposition 50 and its proposed impacts to Orange...

ACC-OC members recently joined our BOLD (Better Opportunities for Learning and Development) Program for an exclusive, behind-the-scenes...

We are proud to share that the City of San Clemente has officially rejoined ACC-OC as a member city. As one of our founding members, San...

Enjoy this fantastic reel from a great event — and please support the incredible programs of our participating nonprofits!   Our...

This Memorial Day, ACC-OC honors the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation. We are profoundly...

ACC-OC partnered with Republic Services to host the grand re-opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony for their Anaheim Material Recovery...

Join us for the ACC-OC Leadership Summit and the prestigious Golden Hub of Innovation Awards, where local leaders, innovators, and...

ACC-OC’s annual Sacramento Advocacy Trip was a major success this week. Represented by a delegation of 40 city officials and community...

The Orange County Black Chamber of Commerce recently hosted the Veteran Women’s Mental Health Symposium—a dynamic event that brought...

The ACC-OC Annual Regional Holiday Reception, co-hosted in partnership with the Orange County Business Council, OC Forum, Orange County...