Recent OC Water Shifts Cause 30% Drop in Softener Efficiency
Irvine, United States - March 8, 2026 / McCowin Water, Inc. /. Homeowners across Orange County are increasingly identifying symptoms of hard water in their homes. Many are noticing spots on their glasses, cloudy shower doors, and hair that feels less silky than it used to. Additionally, some residents find that soap...
After SoCal broils, a break from the summer-like heat is coming. But it won’t...
Following Saturday's strong Santa Ana winds, Sunday's conditions are expected to remain gusty and warmer. The winds are expected to settle this week.
Coachella Valley Rail moves forward
The Riverside County Transportation Commission has moved a step closer toward making Coachella Valley Rail a reality. The commission recently awarded an $80 million contract to HDR Engineering in Claremont to start the next phase of the project’s environmental studies, according to a statement on the commission’s...
Inland region braces for possible Iran war fallout
The Inland Empire industrial market definitely performed well in 2025. Fourteen of the 100 largest industrial leases in the United States last year were completed in either Riverside or San Bernardino County, the most of any major industrial market, according to CBRE. Collectively, those leases covered nearly 12...
Gusty Santa Ana winds continue as warm temperatures arrive across San Diego
SAN DIEGO (KGTV) — Southern California will continue to experience gusty Santa Ana winds and warmer temperatures today as a weather system develops off the coast of Baja California. Strong offshore winds are expected to continue from the mountains to the coast through the day. Some wind-prone areas in...
Court Watch: Orange County Residents Serve Time for Unlawful Camping
SANTA ANA, Calif. — In Department 49 of the Central Justice Center, Commissioner Joseph Dane sentenced several individuals to serve time for unlawful camping. Across the United States, laws targeting homelessness — including sleeping outside, storing belongings in public spaces and camping — are enforced through...
The Irvine Police are trying to identify a woman who stole credit cards from...
Several lockers were broken into at 24 Hour Fitness, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit cards were used by this woman, who made purchases at various stores throughout Orange County. She may be driving a silver Honda Accord. The Irvine Police released pictures of the woman and...
Violent Orange County rollover crash leaves 3 people hospitalized
Two people were trapped in their vehicle after a violent rollover crash in Orange County that was captured on a resident’s doorbell camera Sunday. Crews with the Fullerton Fire Department responded to the scene near the intersection of Valencia Drive and Courtney Avenue just before 6:30 p.m. on reports of the...
Paid parking arrives in Old Towne Orange, for better and for worse
Under the new paid parking system which started in early February, drivers now pay hourly rates through kiosks or mobile apps in designated zones around the Orange Circle. Some business owners eagerly awaited the change. Mike Hernandez, owner of Smoked BBQ and Provisions, said the city’s growth — especially the...
Santa Ana homeowner says insurance company used drone to inspect her roof without telling...
7 on Your Side Investigates takes a closer look at how home insurance companies may be using drones to drop your coverage.
