Driver Loses Control on Highway 74; Plunges to Death Down Hillside
A 23-year-old motorist killed in a rollover crash along the Ortega (74) Highway west of Lake Elsinore may have lost control on a bend in the road, the California Highway Patrol said Friday. Isaac Barboza of Menifee was fatally injured at 1:25 p.m. Wednesday on the westbound side of the...
Burger chain is coming to Corona
A vacant drive-thru restaurant in Corona is the future site of Troys Burgers. The 2,230-square-foot building at 4330 Green River Road, formerly occupied by a Copperlocks Grill, sold recently for $2.4 million, according to Progressive Real Estate Partners in Rancho Cucamonga. Progressive represented the seller in the transaction. Details about...
90-year-old TSA officer surprised with birthday party at airport
Lawrence Santucci has been working at John Wayne Airport since 2008.
81-year-old veteran, teacher dies after he was hit by teen on E-motorcycle
An 81-year-old Vietnam War veteran who was hospitalized after he was stuck by a teen riding an E-motorcycle has died, the Orange County District Attorney said Friday. Ed Ashman, who flew combat missions in the Vietnam War, died Thursday afternoon after being hit by the E-motorcycle as he was walking home from his job as a substitute teacher at El...
More Pets at Orange County’s Animal Shelter Are Looking for a Home
Garbonzo has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for a week after coming in as a stray. Staff don’t have many details to offer about Garbonzo’s personality, but he’s currently available for adoption. Garbonzo is also eligible for the shelter’s May adoption promotion, which is waiving...
OC mother now charged with involuntary manslaughter following death of 81-year-old man
An Orange County mother is now facing an involuntary manslaughter charge in the e-motorcycle crash that killed an 81-year-old man.
SDG&E says its proposed transmission line would meet growing power demand but opposition is...
San Diego Gas and Electric announced nearly a year ago that it would build and operate a high-voltage electric transmission line from Imperial Valley through the San Diego backcountry to the coast near Orange County. Now, a lengthy timeline of environmental review and permitting proceedings at all levels of state...
Palm Springs Sustainability Commission hears climate research presentation, unveils waste reduction goals
A UC Riverside researcher presented findings from a four-year climate resilience study focused on the Coachella Valley to the Palm Springs Sustainability Commission last week, offering commissioners a preview of a public website and planning toolkit designed to help residents and decision-makers prepare for the effects of climate change. Danielle...
Hundreds of California Schools Honored at Recognition Ceremony
Hundreds of California schools were honored at an awards ceremony at the Disney Hotel in Anaheim on Friday as part of the 2026 California School Recognition Program. The honorees have all received statewide recognition over the past year. They include the 408 California schools selected for the 2026 California Distinguished Schools Program, along with the 2026 Exemplary Dual Enrollment Award Schools, 2026 Green Ribbon...
‘A very sharky summer’ is likely in store for California, experts say
After multiple beach closures in Orange County and a new uptick in shark sightings along the California coast this spring, experts are warning we may be in store for “a very sharky summer.” “We’re having an unusual early marine heat wave right now in Southern California,” said Dr. Lowe, marine biology professor and director of […]
