City of Laguna Niguel, CA
Government AdministrationCalifornia, United States51-200 Employees
The City of Laguna Niguel functions as a mid-sized municipal government in the Government Administration sector, overseeing a planned community of 14.72 square miles in South Orange County, California. Located roughly halfway between Los Angeles and San Diego, it is bordered by Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, Laguna Beach, Laguna Hills, Mission Viejo, and San Juan Capistrano. As a General Law City, it provides local governance and services and has repeatedly been named among the safest cities in Orange County. The city serves residents, businesses, and visitors with a focus on safety, beauty, and community involvement in Laguna Niguel. A notable 2024 development was the launch of a Digital Library to empower officers, reflecting ongoing investments in public safety. In 2025, Human Resources Manager Dorna Farhadi received the Capstone Award at the California JPIA's Annual Risk Management Educational Forum.