Community Pulse
What residents are talking about in Fountain Valley public meetings, ranked by community engagement.
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50 topics
Public Safety↑Rising
Automated License Plate Readers
2 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Development↑Rising
Advisory Committee Appointments
4 supportive1 opposed1 concerned
6 commentsLast discussed Oct 6, 2026
Zoning↑Rising
Zoning & land use
1 supportive1 opposed3 concerned
5 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Public safety
5 supportive4 opposed2 concerned
11 commentsLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Budget
Budget
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 15, 2026
Public Safety
Campaigning on City Property
1 opposed
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget
Orange County Power Authority
4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Police Department Staffing and Recruitment
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Parks Rec
Community Gardens
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Surveillance and Flock Safety Cameras
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Taxes Budget
Baker Tilly Contract Conflict of Interest
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Sep 1, 2026
Public Safety
Automated License Plate Reader (Flock Camera) Privacy Concerns
1 opposed2 concerned
3 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Water Utilities
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Membership
6 supportive2 opposed
8 commentsLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Parks Rec
Parks and Recreation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Aug 18, 2026
Zoning
16800 Magnolia Mixed-Use Project
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Aug 12, 2026
Taxes Budget
Taxes & budget
1 opposed1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Jul 14, 2026
Development
Elite CCW & Firearm Training – Conditional Use Permit 1942
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed Jul 8, 2026
Business Jobs
Police-Directed Towing Services Procurement (RFP 26-005)
14 supportive1 opposed7 concerned
22 commentsLast discussed Jun 30, 2026
Business Jobs
Approval of Service Contracts for Police Towing Services for a Period of Five Years Beginning July 1, 2026, to June 30, 2031, with an Option of Two Additional One-Year Extensions. – Presentation by – Jennifer Pratt, Police Sergeant
4 opposed
4 commentsLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Environment
Discussion Regarding Orange County Power Authority – Presentation by Scott Smith, Public Works Director
12 supportive8 opposed1 concerned
21 commentsLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Development
Public Hearing and Introduction of: Code Amendment 24-01 (CA 24-01), Precise Plan 581 (PP 581), and Mitigated Negative Declaration and Mitigation Monitoring Reporting Plan for the MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center Parking Structure
16 supportive2 concerned
18 commentsLast discussed Jun 16, 2026
Development
Parkside Fountain Valley Housing Appeal
3 supportive11 opposed
15 commentsLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Public Safety
Annual Military Equipment Report
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Water Utilities
Residential Solid Waste Rate Adjustment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Parks Rec
Volunteers and City Events
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Roads
Metrolink funding
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Public Safety
Toastmasters Open House
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Jun 2, 2026
Budget
Ordinance Revising Municipal Code Section 2.04.200
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Public Safety
Ordinance Authorizing the use of Safe and Sane Fireworks
3 opposed
3 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Budget
First Amendment to the Agreement with Concentra
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Business Jobs
Sister City Program Consideration
4 supportive
4 commentsLast discussed May 19, 2026
Parks Rec
Unscheduled Matters
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Roads
Design Services for Talbert Project
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 19, 2026
Environment
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA)
2 supportive5 opposed1 concerned
8 commentsLast discussed May 5, 2026
Schools
Special needs student treatment
1 concerned
1 commentLast discussed May 5, 2026
Parks Rec
Veterans Banner Program
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed May 5, 2026
Development
Orange Coast Memorial Medical Center Parking Structure Project
19 supportive3 opposed3 concerned
25 commentsLast discussed Apr 22, 2026
Water Utilities
Orange County Power Authority Rate Concerns
2 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 21, 2026
Development
Parkside FV (8550 Warner Avenue)
3 opposed1 concerned
4 commentsLast discussed Apr 8, 2026
Development
Civic Center Ad Hoc Committee
1 supportive1 concerned
2 commentsLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Infrastructure
Citywide Facility Roofing Replacements and Repairs
1 commentLast discussed Apr 7, 2026
Development
Parkside FV Residential Development Proposal
1 supportive5 opposed1 concerned
7 commentsLast discussed Mar 25, 2026
Housing
Housing and Community Development Committee Appointment
1 commentLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Housing
Proposed Acquisition of Los Caballeros Affordable Housing Units
2 supportive7 opposed6 concerned
16 commentsLast discussed Mar 17, 2026
Public Safety
City Council recall procedures
1 commentLast discussed Mar 3, 2026
Environment
Orange County Power Authority (OCPA) Default Electricity Service
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 3, 2026
Taxes Budget
City Council Health and Welfare Benefits Study
1 opposed
1 commentLast discussed Mar 3, 2026
Zoning
Plaza Del Lago Medical Office Limitation
1 supportive
1 commentLast discussed Feb 25, 2026
Development
Indoor Pickleball Facility at Former Rite Aid
7 supportive1 concerned
9 commentsLast discussed Feb 25, 2026
Business Jobs
Governance
6 supportive1 opposed
7 commentsLast discussed Feb 17, 2026
In the News
12 articlesRecent coverage of Fountain Valley from local and regional media.
OC Registerelection candidate
2026 Election: Large field of candidates vying for 3 Fountain Valley council seats
It is a hefty field of candidates that Fountain Valley voters have to choose from for filling three City Council seats on the November ballot. Nine candidates, including the two incumbents, are looking to finis...
Oct 19, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Dan Hay, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Dan Hay, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Katy Wright, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Katy Wright, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Mark Leonard, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Mark Leonard, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Patricia Neal, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Patricia Neal, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
John Nguyen, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
John Nguyen, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Jim Cunneen, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Jim Cunneen, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026OC Registerstorm preparation
With a potentially historic El Niño looming, here’s how Orange County is getting ready
Workers clear the San Juan and Trabuco Creek flood control channels in San Juan Capistrano on Wednesday, September 30, 2026, in preparation for El Niño. The work is also part of a pilot program to measure how q...
Oct 5, 2026Orange County Registerelection candidate
Harrison Dibblee, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire
Harrison Dibblee, Fountain Valley City Council candidate, 2026 election questionnaire Orange County Register
Oct 5, 2026Patch Fountain Valleypersonnel investigation
OC Mayor Called Staff 'Dirty Mexican,' Used Homophobic Slurs, Legal Claim Says
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Oct 2, 2026New York Postpublic safety regulations
SoCal city takes action to prohibit deadly ‘gas station heroin’ sales
SoCal city takes action to prohibit deadly ‘gas station heroin’ sales New York Post
Jul 17, 2026Los Angeles Timeskratom product restrictions
Fountain Valley to restrict sale and use of kratom products
Fountain Valley to restrict sale and use of kratom products Los Angeles Times
Jul 16, 2026