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Local · September 30, 2026
The Power of Voice: Five Speakers Imparting Knowledge on “The Park”
Have you ever noticed that everyone, even the stars, has a voice—a reason to speak, to act, and to be heard? On September 23rd, Buena Park High School hosted and filmed the first “At The Park” episode for BPTV’s live studio audience broadcast, in the school’s Performing Arts Cent…
Business · September 30, 2026
The gold rush is back in California's Inland Empire
Walter Knott (of Knott's Berry Farm) purchased Calico in the 1950s and then used old photographs to restore nearly all of the buildings to their 1880s-era ...
Neighborhoods · September 28, 2026
Carlos Franco Points to Record of Advocacy for Buena Park Latino Community
Neighborhoods · September 28, 2026
Buena Park Library Approves Nearly $7 Million Renovation
Neighborhoods · September 28, 2026
Buena Park Noon Lions Club Hosts OCFA Disaster Preparedness Presentation
Neighborhoods · September 28, 2026
Buena Park Rotary Secures $85K for Water Project in India
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
Cal State Fullerton Debuts New Titan Statue as Buena Park Awaits Its Own Coyote
Business · August 24, 2026
Domo Cafe Opens First U.S. Location in Buena Park to Hundreds of Excited Fans
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
Buena Park Resident Debuts Documentary “The Outcome” Following Wrongful Incarceration and Exoneration
Local · August 24, 2026
How AI Can Free Up More Time for Strategic Thinking and Leadership
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
Buena Park Celebrates Grand Opening of New Flagship 7-Eleven/ Laredo Taco on Beach Boulevard
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
Buena Park Honors History and Community at Third Annual Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom
Arts & Culture · August 24, 2026
Buena Park Noon Lions Club Installs Art Brown as President for 2026–2027
City Hall · August 24, 2026
Councilmember Carlos Franco Announces Re-Election Campaign Kickoff in Buena Park
Local · August 24, 2026
How Much Does Nonprofit Marketing Cost in Orange County?
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
World Cup Opening Ceremony Brings International Celebration to The Source OC in Buena Park
Neighborhoods · August 24, 2026
Carlos Franco Installed as President of the Buena Park Rotary Club
Schools · August 24, 2026
Acacia Quilt Guild Supports Buena Park High School FFA with Handmade Livestock Covers for the 2026 OC Fair
Schools · August 24, 2026
Buena Park High School Interact Club Honors Veterans with Flag Day Rose Garden Project
Local · August 19, 2026
Seven Little Free Libraries create new reading trail in Buena Park
Buena Park has created a multilingual reading trail featuring seven hand-painted Little Free Libraries along Beach Boulevard. Maintained by local volunteer stewards, the popular neighborhood initiative offers donated books in English, Spanish, and Korean to promote local literacy.
Local · August 19, 2026
Culture-Fluent QA: Buena Park storytellers desk check
This test article verifies the Culture-Fluent queue end to end. Buena Park residents share neighborhood stories through the Culture-Fluent desk, and this submission confirms a pitch lands as a pending draft, can be approved by an editor, and then appears in the Culture-Fluent sec…
Local · August 19, 2026
Buena Park FIT Committee Celebrates 10 Years of Building a Healthier Community
Buena Park Honors FIT Committee for 10 Years of Building a Healthier CommunityBUENA PARK, Calif. — August 11, 2026 — The City of Buena Park recognized the Buena Park FIT Committee during the August 11 City Council meeting, celebrating a decade of resident-led efforts to improve h…
Business · August 18, 2026
Knott's Scary Farm Unveils New Mazes and Shows for 53rd Season
Knott’s Berry Farm has announced details for its 53rd annual Knott’s Scary Farm, running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31. The upcoming Halloween event highlights two new haunted mazes, two stage shows, and a revamped scare zone.
Local · August 18, 2026
Buena Park Students Unveil 40-Foot Beach Boulevard Mural
BUENA PARK, Calif. — Students from Buena Park High School unveiled a 40-foot mural along Beach Boulevard this week, painted over six Saturdays with the Chuck Jones Center for Creativity. The mural traces the city's history from ranchland to a arts corridor. City leaders said the…
Schools · August 14, 2026
Anaheim Union considers 6 redevelopment proposals for Hope School site
The Anaheim Union High School District is evaluating six redevelopment proposals for the vacant Hope School property in Buena Park. The diverse housing and healthcare plans aim to generate long-term revenue to help offset declining district enrollment.
Business · August 13, 2026
Knott's Berry Farm closes loophole on unlimited dining pass
Knott's Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain have slashed prices on season and dining passes during a limited-time sale. Meanwhile, Knott's has moved to close a policy loophole regarding its popular all-season dining passes.
Business · August 11, 2026
Knott's Berry Farm reopens Montezooma roller coaster after 4-year overhaul
Knott’s Berry Farm has officially reopened its classic Montezooma roller coaster following a comprehensive four-year renovation. Formerly known to generations of visitors as Montezooma's Revenge, the refreshed Buena Park attraction now welcomes thrill-seekers as Montezooma: The Forbidden Fortress.
Arts & Culture · August 11, 2026
Disney to Outline Global Theme Park Roadmap at D23 Fan Event
Disney will reveal its five-year theme park roadmap during the upcoming D23 convention in Anaheim. The event promises updates on major new rides, lands, and entertainment across its resorts in California, Florida, and globally.
Business · August 10, 2026
Knott's Berry Farm closes 4 attractions during busy summer season
Knott's Berry Farm closes 4 attractions during busy summer season. Rides in Camp Snoopy, Fiesta Village and the Boardwalk area of the park will close for ...
Business · August 7, 2026
Knott's Berry Farm Slashes 2027 Season Pass Prices by 50%
Knott’s Berry Farm and Six Flags Magic Mountain have slashed 2027 season pass prices, with Knott's dropping rates by 50 percent. The discounted passes now cost less than a single-day ticket to regional rivals like Disneyland and Universal Studios.
Business · August 6, 2026
Knott's Berry Farm to open Crafty's Kitchen restaurant Aug. 7
Knott’s Berry Farm will open Crafty’s Kitchen on Aug. 7, replacing the former Johnny Rockets in Charleston Circle. The new coyote-themed, self-service restaurant features Mrs. Knott’s classic fried chicken, boysenberry desserts, pie-blended milkshakes, and specialty cocktails.
Neighborhoods · August 3, 2026
How to borrow free hiking kits and free state parks passes
They're designed for ages 18 and older. Participants include the Los Angeles, Riverside, Whittier, Orange, Buena Park, Placentia and Torrance library systems ...
Local · July 31, 2026
Buena Park High School FFA wins multiple Grand Champion titles at the 2026 Orange County Fair
Buena Park High School FFA students brought home Grand Champion Market Beef, Grand Champion Market Lamb, Reserve Grand Champion Market Lamb and Reserve Grand Champion Pen of Market Broilers honors at the 2026 Orange County Fair.
Local · September 25, 2026
Carlos Franco’s Car!
Buena Park City Councilmember, Carlos Franco, getting ready for the Culture Fest Parade.
Local · September 25, 2026
The Buena Park Cultural Engagement Commission
The members of the Buena Park Cultural Engagement Commission are in the parade!
Local · August 18, 2026
Buena Park students unveil a Culture-Fluent mural downtown
Students from Buena Park High School unveiled a new mural downtown this week, celebrating the city's Korean, Latino and Filipino communities with panels painted over six weekends by two dozen volunteers.
Local · August 17, 2026
BUENA PARK ROTARY
Dr. Lee sharing how she took this job to break the systems! Creating new things being possible for Buena Park student.
Local · August 17, 2026
Carlos Franco and Derek Tran campaign in Buena Park
Election season is underway in Buena Park as Councilmember Carlos Franco and Congressman Derek Tran hit the campaign trail ahead of the November 3, 2026 General Election.…
Arts & Culture · August 15, 2026
L.A. Times Releases Guide to 67 SoCal Activities for Tweens and Teens
A new Los Angeles Times guide highlights 67 Southern California activities tailored for tweens and teenagers across dozens of neighborhoods. Independently reviewed offerings range from immersive planetarium experiences and themed cafes to pump tracks and maker spaces.
Public Safety · August 14, 2026
Buena Park crime rate drops 15% to 20% in first half of year
Buena Park’s overall crime rate fell by up to 20% in the first half of the year, police told the City Council. While major property crimes dropped and response times improved, officials expressed concern over rising robberies and sexual assaults.
Neighborhoods · August 14, 2026
Buena Park Moves to Overhaul Valley View to Make a ...
Buena Park Mayor Connor Traut said the rehabilitation project is going to be funded through the city's 1-cent sales tax measure adopted by voters in 2024, known ...
Public Safety · August 6, 2026
OC Plans to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks on a Monumental Fourth of July
The expected law comes after the death of an 8-year-old Anaheim resident, who was killed in an illegal fireworks explosion last Fourth of July in Buena Park.
Business · August 6, 2026
J Med Supplies — 12th Fastest Growing Company in OC
J Med Supplies is Orange County's 12th fastest growing company, led by John Amirthiah, is headquartered in Buena Park with a growth rate of 63.7% from 2022-2024.
City Hall · August 6, 2026
Santana: Battling For Orange County's Working Class
“We know it develops better outcomes for them,” said Buena Park City Councilman Connor Traut, who is also running for county supervisor. Buena Park Vice ...
Public Safety · August 6, 2026
OC's Biggest Headlines as Chemical Tank Crisis Evacuations Are Lifted
Tens of thousands of residents across Garden Grove, Anaheim, Westminster, Buena Park, Cypress and Stanton were allowed to return home after they were forced ...
Arts & Culture · August 6, 2026
Free Things to Do: Explore and Volunteer Outdoors in OC
Take the kids for an afternoon of Halloween crafting at the Buena Park Library. While supplies last, attendees can make paper plate spider webs and paper ...
City Hall · August 6, 2026
Special Interests Spend Heavily to Replace Outgoing Supervisor
Whoever wins the race will take over a district stretching from Cerritos to Anaheim, covering Orange County cities including Buena Park, Cypress, La Palma ...
Neighborhoods · August 6, 2026
Help Shape What's Next in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove & Huntington Beach
Help Shape What's Next in Anaheim, Buena Park, Costa Mesa, Garden Grove & Huntington Beach! The Caltrans District 12 Reconnecting Our Communities (ROC) ...
City Hall · August 6, 2026
Orange County Gears up For Illegal Fireworks Ahead of America's 250th Birthday
In recent years, cities across the region like Anaheim, Orange, Fullerton, Stanton and Buena Park have implemented social host ordinances in an effort to crack ...
City Hall · August 6, 2026
Another OC City Eyes New Regulations on E-Bikes
There have been eight e-bike/e-scooter collisions in Buena Park since 2024, with one being a juvenile, according to a presentation by Police Lieutenant Roger ...
City Hall · August 6, 2026
Orange County's Biggest Civic News as the OC Fair Opens
Buena Park officials are trying to prevent a spontaneous takeover of Knott's Berry Farm after the theme park's seen numerous teen incidents over the years ...
Community · July 4, 2026
Buena Park marks America's 250th at its own Independence Hall
The city's full-scale replica of Independence Hall anchored a semiquincentennial celebration that drew families from across north Orange County.
City Hall · July 30, 2026
Fall Buena Park Today 2026 is out
The city's quarterly magazine lands in mailboxes with the season's classes, sports programs, senior center activities and community events.
City Hall · July 15, 2026
Instant permits now available online
Residents can now apply and instantly receive permits for select home-improvement projects without a trip to City Hall.
Community · July 8, 2026
National Night Out returns to neighborhood streets
Block parties across the city bring neighbors together with Buena Park police and fire crews for the annual community-safety evening.
Arts & Culture · June 20, 2026
Community visioning sessions shape the Arts and Culture Master Plan
The city is gathering resident input to guide arts programming, facilities and events for the next decade.
Arts & Culture · June 12, 2026
New public art lands along Beach Boulevard
The Art in Public Places program adds new installations celebrating the history and culture of the city's main corridor.
Sports · June 5, 2026
Buena Park girls basketball coach steps down after eight seasons
DeAnthony Wiley leaves the program after nearly a decade building one of the district's most competitive rosters.
Community · June 15, 2026
Summer concert schedule and Dive-In Movies announced
Free concerts in the park and poolside movie nights headline the city's summer recreation calendar.
Business · June 18, 2026
Free Fair Housing Fundamentals workshop for residents
Tenants and landlords can learn their rights and responsibilities at a no-cost city workshop, with resources available year round.
Business · July 28, 2026
Buena Park hiring maintenance assistants
The city opened recruitment for maintenance assistant roles supporting parks, streets and public facilities.
City Hall · June 18, 2026
Annual slurry seal project schedule released
Public Works published the street-by-street timeline for this year's resurfacing work, with parking restrictions posted in advance.
Community · June 3, 2026
Juneteenth Celebration of Freedom draws a citywide crowd
Music, food and local history programming marked the city's Juneteenth commemoration.