I worked for the Orange County Assessor’s Office for 32 years. During that time period, I ran across a bribery situation with Radio Shack and the then-O.C. Assessor, Andrew J. Hinshaw. At that time, he was running for Congress and was elected to the 42nd Congressional District. He illegally used …continue reading
The Senate Finance and Governance Committee today rejected Senate Bill 1319 on a party-line vote by Senator Patricia Bates (R-Laguna Niguel) that would have corrected an outdated interpretation of property “change of ownership” that has been part of the long running debate around commercial property and Proposition 13 (the 1978 …continue reading
Were you or someone you know unable to pay your secured property taxes by April 10 due to a direct impact from COVID-19? If so, help is on the way, and these affected taxpayers can have their penalties cancelled if paid by June 30. Complete the penalty cancellation request form …continue reading
Treasurer-Tax Collector Freidenrich announces her full support for waiver of penalties, costs or other charges as allowed by existing state law for taxpayers that fail to make a timely payment. The impact of the COVID-19 has been financially devastating for many Orange County taxpayers. The last timely payment date remains …continue reading
Michelle Steel, Chairwoman of the Orange County Board of Supervisors worked together with Treasurer-Tax Collector, Shari Freidenrich to review late penalties and fees for property owners in Orange County. This individual review would be for reasons related to the COVID-19 outbreak. Property owners will be able to submit a request …continue reading
In an effort to provide equitable resources to the public, the Orange County Clerk of the Board of Supervisors, continues to host workshops throughout the County for people interested in learning more about property tax assessment appeals. “Property owners have a right to challenge their property assessments,” said Supervisor Andrew …continue reading
Top Ten Stories for May 5 through May 11 include violent crime in Seal Beach and Cypress, taxes, beach volleyball and coyotes. The Top Ten Stories for May 5 through May 11 are the most-read stories at Orange County Breeze over the last week (excluding weather forecasts and events): Seal …continue reading