May 4, 2026 – A Statewide Direct Primary Election is scheduled for June 2, 2026. A ballot drop box and vote center will be available in Laguna Woods. Ballot Drop Box – From May 4 through June 2, 2026 at 8 p.m., voters will be able to place their completed ballots in a drop box located outside Laguna Woods City Hall (24246 El Toro Road, Laguna Woods, CA 92637). The drop box will be open 24 hours a day until the conclusion of in-person voting. Ballots will be regularly collected by the Orange County Registrar of Voters and can be...

May 1, 2026 - The City of Laguna Woods is pleased to announce that it has received the California Society of Municipal Finance Officers’ “Operating Budget Excellence Award” for its Fiscal Years 2025-27 Operating Budget. The operating budget is where the City of Laguna Woods budgets property tax, sales tax, cannabis business tax, Measure M2 proceeds, and other funds that support day-to-day operations, including the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s law enforcement services, building safety services, public road and park maintenance services, and the free notary and document shredding services available to residents at Laguna Woods City Hall. The California Society...

April 17, 2026 - The City of Laguna Woods is installing a clock on the plaza adjoining City Hall and the Public Library to commemorate the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. Individuals, clubs, and businesses who contribute to the USA 250 Plaza Clock Project by June 26, 2026 will be recognized on a plaque affixed, horizontally, to the top of the planter wall beside the clock. This is a great opportunity to leave a lasting legacy and celebrate this momentous occasion. Flyer and Contribution Form

July 29, 2025 – The City of Laguna Woods is pleased to announce that it has received the Government Finance Officers Association of the United States and Canada’s “Certificate of Achievement for Excellence in Financial Reporting” for its Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (“Annual Report”) for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. The Annual Report presents the City of Laguna Woods’ annual financial statements in greater detail than required by law and in conformity with guidance issued by the Governmental Accounting Standards Board. The Annual Report also includes an independent auditor’s report commenting on the fair presentation of the financial...

March 24, 2025 – The California Department of Forestry and Fire Protection (“CAL FIRE”) has released updated Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps for Southern California, including Laguna Woods. The Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps identify areas as “moderate,” “high,” and “very high” fire hazard severity zones based on consistent statewide criteria and the severity of fire hazard that is expected to prevail. In updating the Fire Hazard Severity Zone maps, CAL FIRE considered fuel loading, slope, fire weather, and other relevant factors including areas where winds have been identified as a major cause of wildfire spread. Fire Hazard Severity Zone...

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April 12, 2024 - Distraction thefts are an increasing concern and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department is looking to educate residents on how to identify and prevent this type of crime. Distraction thefts occur when criminals use a variety of techniques to catch their victims off guard, pull their focus and then proceed to steal personal items such as jewelry, wallets or other objects of value. Thieves may approach victims asking to help carry groceries or looking to sell jewelry. They may ask for directions or local restaurant recommendations. In some cases, thieves may even appear empathetic and offer a...

November 28, 2023 – Since the Laguna Woods City Council conceptually approved locating a new Orange County Fire Authority fire station on a portion of the City Centre Park property, the City of Laguna Woods and Orange County Fire Authority have been working to complete the actions and due diligence necessary for both agencies' governing boards to consider formally approving the project. Much of this past year was spent developing, and then supporting, state legislation that would remove a deed restriction that limits the use of the City Centre Park property to park purposes through June 30, 2031. With the...

September 26, 2022 - At the regular meeting on Wednesday, September 21, 2022, the Laguna Woods City Council conceptually approved, in non-binding concept, a series of actions that, if implemented, would result in the long-term lease of approximately 0.32 acres of the 0.56 acre City Centre Park property for use as a new Orange County Fire Authority fire station. The actions are contingent on several factors, including approval by the State of California, and final approval by both the City Council and Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors. “The City shares the Orange County Fire Authority’s interest in improving...

October 11, 2022 – The California State Auditor’s Office has released updated data for its High-Risk Local Government Agency Audit Program’s Interactive Dashboard. The Interactive Dashboard ranks cities based on detailed information about their fiscal health. The rankings are a part of the State Auditor’s Office’s process for determining whether a city is at risk of fiscal distress. The recently released data covers the fiscal year from July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021. The City of Laguna Woods is proud to rank as the 19th lowest risk city in the State of California (of 431 cities assessed) with an...