Orange County’s Norte Fire at 50% containment after all evacuations lifted
More than 460 firefighters remain assigned to the fire.
7 shot, 1 dead in Riverside County; no arrests made
One person was killed and six more were injured in a suspected shooting in northwest Riverside County on Saturday. Riverside County Sheriff’s Department deputies were called to a shooting on the 7000 block of Morning Hills Drive in Eastvale at 11:13 p.m. “Upon arrival, deputies located seven subjects suffering from traumatic injuries consistent with gunshot […]
Southern California power shutoffs see major change after days of dangerous weather
Power shutoffs across Southern California have dropped dramatically after days of dangerous Santa Ana winds and heightened wildfire risk left tens of thousands of customers without electricity. As of Sunday morning, just 1,391 Southern California Edison customers remained affected by Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS), down from more than 63,000 on Thursday afternoon. According to […]
Los Angeles and Orange County homeowners’ first 2026-27 property tax installment becomes delinquent after...
Homeowners in Los Angeles and Orange counties have until the close of business on Thursday, Dec. 10, to pay the first installment of their 2026-27 secured property tax bill before penalties begin. The installment is technically due Sunday, Nov. 1. Neither county treats it as late until the December date passes. Orange County’s bills are... The post Los Angeles and Orange County homeowners’ first 2026-27 property tax installment becomes delinquent after Dec. 10 appeared first on The Financial Wi
Southern California braces for dramatic weather shift after days of heat, wind
After days of scorching temperatures, powerful Santa Ana winds and dangerous wildfire conditions, Southern California is finally getting some relief, with a significant cooldown underway and the possibility of rain on the horizon. The shift comes as a cold, low-pressure system approaches the region, bringing cooler temperatures and increasing the potential for showers in the […]
$64 million lottery ticket sold at Anaheim convenience store
The ticket was sold at a 7-Eleven on 240 S Magnolia Avenue.
Southern California Halloween 2026: Rain Risk for Oct. 25–31
Los Angeles, San Diego and the Inland Empire could see changing weather before Halloween night.
Researchers test EVs that can keep homes on during outages, trim peak-hour bills
An EV battery can also do more than a standby generator dedicated only to emergencies.
Norte Fire Torches Orange County: 6 Homes Gone, 16,000 Evacuated, 3 Fires Raging
The Norte Fire erupted Friday morning in San Clemente, burned 570 acres with zero containment by nightfall and destroyed at least six homes — all driven by the season's first powerful Santa Ana wind event to strike Southern California. More than 16,000 residents across San Clemente and San Juan...
Family sues Kratom manufacturer and retailer after Riverside County mother’s death
MENIFEE, Calif. (KESQ) - Lisa Marie Dominguez still made Valentine’s baskets for her grown children. She loved gardening, rescued animals, and treasured being a grandmother. “My mom was a super carefree spirit. She was fun. She was like extremely loving,” her daughter, Lauren Dominguez, said. At 55, Lisa believed she was taking an over-the-counter herbal supplement The post Family sues Kratom manufacturer and retailer after Riverside County mother’s death appeared first on KESQ .
