Providence explores sale of health plan
Providence is actively exploring strategic options for Providence Health Plan, including its sale. Providence CFO Greg Hoffman told caregivers the announcement reflects the challenges facing smaller, regional health plans that lack the scale of larger insurers, including the ability to share resources, spread costs...
Man identified in Oak Tree Gun Club incident
Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have released the name of the man who died of a self-inflicted gunshot at Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall last week. Joe Varoz, 23, of Norwalk, was identified as the man who died at Oak Tree Gun Club. L.A. County Fire...
Family sues Union Pacific Railroad over out-of-service line
A Fullerton family has entered into a civil lawsuit with the Union Pacific Railroad Company, alleging negligence on an out-of-service railroad near their home, citing negligence, nuisance and public nuisance as complaints for damages. The plaintiffs, Damon and Kathleen Micalizzi, are bringing this case against the...
Santa Ana traffic stop leads to the arrest of armed DUI driver
Traffic officers stopped a car for vehicle code violations and observed objective signs of impairment from the driver, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The officers conducted a DUI investigation, and the driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. After placing the driver under...
Hot Rods N’ Heroes Car Show Celebrates Classic Vehicles in Huntington Beach
Southern California’s passion for automotive culture will be on full display when Hot Rods N’ Heroes comes to Huntington Beach March 29 for what organizers expect will be the largest car show in the city. The event, a partnership between the 42 Foundation and QruisinPCH, brings together two organizations dedicated to...
The ICONIC Local Burger Stop Everyone Recommends in Huntington Beach, CA
Grinderz has earned a loyal crowd in Huntington Beach by keeping things simple, satisfying, and full of personality. This small burger spot feels like the kind of place people discover once and then start recommending to friends the next day. The setting is casual, the food is hearty, and the...
Orange Eyes Smoking Ban as a Crackdown on Homelessness
While cities across Orange County look to ban smoking in public areas, the City of Orange is looking to take a different approach — targeting people who sleep on the streets. During a meeting last month, Mayor Dan Slater proposed a potential ban on smoking in city parks as...
UCI Health to Cut 150 Jobs in Orange County
UCI Health announced Monday that it will eliminate about 150 positions, roughly 1% of its workforce, in a strategic restructuring meant to redirect resources toward core clinical services. The reductions are concentrated in administrative and back-office roles across the system's Orange County hospitals and clinics,...
📅 Costa Mesa Planning Commission Meeting – March 23, 2026
The Costa Mesa Planning Commission will hold its next regular meeting on Monday, March 23, 2026, at 6:00 PM in the City Council Chambers (77 Fair Drive) and online via Zoom Webinar. Residents can join virtually using Webinar ID 817 5106 2151 and password 065034, or watch live on Costa Mesa TV (Spectrum Channel 3,...
Construction begins on Dana Point Harbor commercial core, a $600M redevelopment
Construction has started on the commercial core of Dana Point Harbor, a major milestone in a $600-million redevelopment. The start of work was highlighted by the installation of a nearly 33-foot-tall flagpole made from salvaged wood from the Ocean Institute’s tall ship, Pilgrim. The redevelopment is a public-private...
