Via City of Fountain Valley/County of Orange: The impact of the COVID-19 has been financially devastating for many Orange County taxpayers. The last timely payment date remains at April 10, as neither the County nor the Treasurer-Tax Collector, has the legal authority under the statue to change or extend this date. The April 10 date is set by state law, which can only be amended by the legislature. For taxpayers that do not make payment of property taxes due to COVID-19 by April 10 can submit a Penalty Cancellation Request Form and documentation to support the cancellation of penalties as allowed in limited circumstances under current state law. If you have property tax payment questions, pl
Crews are scheduled to shift traffic to the first reconstructed half of the new Magnolia Street bridge on Monday, March 30, as part of the I-405 Improvement Project. The Magnolia Street bridge, which straddles the cities of Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach and Westminster, is being demolished and reconstructed in two stages, one half at a time, allowing it to remain open to traffic in both directions during construction. It is one of 18 bridges to be built, widened or replaced as part of the I-405 Improvement Project, which will speed up travel times on I-405 between Costa Mesa and the Los Angeles County line, an area traveled by more than 370,000 vehicles a day. The new portion of the Magn
To help local businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, the city of Fountain Valley will waive fees for banner permits. To obtain a banner permit, complete the banner permit application under Planning & Building, Application & Fees at www.fountainvalley.org. If you have any questions, email planning.building@fountainvalley.org. City officials encourage the community to continue to support take-out and delivery restaurants during this challenging time. To get a current listing of restaurants in Fountain Valley, visit www.fountainvalley.org, go to Business and select 2020-2021 Shopping Center & Retail Guide. Solid waste collection for both businesses and residents will continue on regular schedul
Looking for an activity for your kids to do while they’re home? Then challenge them to enter the Municipal Water District of Orange County’s annual Water Awareness Poster Contest. All Orange County students in grades K-12 are invited to create posters that reflect the theme: “Water is Life.” A total of 40 winners will be selected in the poster contest, and one grand prize winner in grades K-2, 3-5, 6-8, and 9-12 will receive an iPad Mini. All 40 winners, along with their parents and teachers, will be invited to attend a special awards ceremony at the Discovery Science Center. The deadline for entries has been extended to May 4, 2020. For complete details visit http://www.mwdoc.com/water-awar
Planning & Building, (714) 593-4425 or email: planning.building@fountainvalley.org Police Department, (714) 593-4485 or email: fvpdinfo@fountainvalley.org Fire Department, (714) 593-4436 or email: firedepartment@fountainvalley.org City administration, (714) 593-4410 or email: fvproud@fountainvalley.org Utility billing (water), (714) 593-4420 or pay by phone, (833) 501-5725. Online bill pay: https://www.municipalonlinepayments.com Public Works, (714)593-4433 or email: fvpublicworks@fountainvalley.org Recreation & Community Services, (Rec Center) (714) 839-8611; senior center, (714) 593-4446 or email: fvrecreation@fountainvalley.org Human Resources, (714) 593-4506 or email: jobs@fountainvalley
The Orange County Public Health Care Agency on March 17 issued an Emergency Public Health Order banning all public and private gatherings in Orange County effective through March 31 to slow the spread of the COVID-19 virus. City officials released a statement on March 18 to address several issues to help Fountain Valley residents and businesses understand what the health order covers. First, officials said, the order is not a lockdown. In fact, it is important, officials said, for all Orange County businesses to remain open while practicing social distancing. You can view the county Health Care Agency-issued health order at www.fountainvalley.org, as week as at www.ochealthinfo.com. Regardin
The following events have been postponed or canceled based on recommendations by the Orange County Health Care Agency, the state Department of Public Health, and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention related to coronavirus. Spring Jubilee The Fountain Valley Historical Society and Fountain Valley Living Magazine have postponed their Spring Jubilee, which was set for April 25 at Heritage Park. More information: Call (714) 847-7714. Friends of Library plant sale The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library have postponed their scheduled April 25 plant sale. Taste of Fountain Valley The Fountain Valley Schools Foundation’s 17th annual Taste of Fountain Valley, which was set for Apri
"The Fire Department is in full force from an emergency response perspective. We are taking extra precautions with emergency responder personal protective equipment to include gloves, goggles, gowns and masks on all suspected COVID-19 calls. "All non-essential activities including training, public education, non-essential programs have been shut down until further notice. "This is a very fluid time and our action plan adjusts several times a day. As you may have seen, Shelley Brukman addressed the council last night on COVID-19. The city declared a proclamation of emergency and we will be opening up the Emergency Operations Center today." Ron Cookston, Fountain Valley Fire Chief
The 12th annual Old Car Breakfast & Tour – a fundraiser for the Fountain Valley Classic Car & Truck Show scheduled for April 7 -- has been postponed. More information: www.fvcarshow.com.
Robyne's Nest has announced it is postponing its first Family Fun Day fundraiser at Fountain Valley High School, which was scheduled for Saturday, May 16. Robyn’s Nest is a local non-profit serving at-risk high school students in the Huntington Beach Union High School District. More information: www.robynesnest.org.
The Fountain Valley Friends of the Library have postponed their scheduled April 25 plant sale.
The Fountain Valley Historical Society and Fountain Valley Living Magazine have postponed their Spring Jubilee, which was set for April 25 at Heritage Park. More information: Call (714) 847-7714.
The Fountain Valley Community Foundation has postponed its scheduled March 21 Texas Hold ‘Em Poker Tournament because of the coronavirus scare. A new date will be announced soon.
