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The Norte Fire has damaged or destroyed multiple homes, officials said.

Several California universities were named as being among the best in the world in a new global rankings list from THE - Times Higher Education. The London-based publication ranked 2,297 institutions from 118 countries and territories, according to its website, with nine California schools securing a spot in the top 100. The publication says it examines "research-intensive universities" using several factors such as teaching, research environment, research quality, international outlook and inco

The Wellness & Prevention Center has been awarded two new federal grants and secured the final year of a third. Together, they bring nearly $1 million to youth substance-use prevention and mental-health promotion in South Orange County over the next four years. The Wellness & Prevention Foundation, doing business as...

Four people have been arrested in connection with an attempted murder investigation in Riverside County that uncovered an alleged real estate fraud scheme involving multiple victims, including elderly and deceased individuals, authorities announced. The investigation began Dec. 8, 2024, when Riverside County Sheriff’s deputies responded to reports of an assault on an elderly person in […]

A brown-feathered juvenile bird touched down at an Irvine marsh this summer and sent Southern California birdwatchers into a frenzy, but the species it belonged to had no business being anywhere near the Golden State.

A Red Flag Warning is now in effect for parts of Southern California Thursday amid high wildfire danger due to strong Santa Ana winds and elevated temperatures. Dangerous fire conditions are expected to continue through 8 p.m. Saturday in Los Angeles and Ventura counties, according to the National Weather Service. Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS) […]

With strong Santa Ana winds expected across Riverside County on Thursday and Friday, Oct. 15 and 16, authorities issued warnings about possible wind damage and increased risk of wildfires. The National Weather Service issued a high wind warning , saying the wind could cause power outages and even fires in areas near the San Gorgonio Pass, including Banning and Desert Hot Springs, from Thursday through midnight Saturday, Oct. 17. Strong Santa Ana winds are expected to reach 30 to 40 mph, in addit

Orange County’s comedy scene is about to get a distinctly Filipino American flavor as the inaugural Orange County Fil-Am Fun Fest arrives October 22-24, offering three nights of free stand-up comedy, improv, sketch performances and live entertainment across Orange County. Organizers hope the festival will not only showcase Filipino...

In a significant animal welfare intervention, 46 cats and kittens have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Orange County, California. Animal care officers responded to the residence where they found dozens of felines living in crowded conditions. Fortunately, the owner cooperated with authorities and willingly surrendered all of the animals, allowing them to receive […]

A former CEO of an Orange County-based private equity firm was sentenced to prison for defrauding hundreds of investors out of $63 million. Marco Giovanni Santarelli, 57, of Laguna Niguel, was the founder and CEO of Norada Capital Management (NCM), a Laguna Niguel-based private equity fund. The scheme occurred from June 2020 to June 2024, […]