Blackout warnings as furious ‘devil winds’ up to 80mph target millions of Americans
Over 20 million people have been warned to prepare for widespread power outages and possible wildfires as hurricane-force winds are expected to last for days.
Governor Newsom Directs Early, Proactive Steps to Protect California Communities Ahead of Dangerous Santa...
Long Beach, CA…With dangerous Santa Ana winds approaching, California is moving firefighting resources closer to at-risk communities and strengthening the crews already protecting them. Governor Gavin Newsom today has directed CAL FIRE and Cal OES to preposition additional resources and place the State Operations Center into an enhanced readiness...
SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest Returns to O.C. on Oct. 24
The event features an extensive selection of tequila, mezcal, whiskey, bourbon, vodka, gin, Champagne, and other spirits from emerging and established brands. Cocktail connoisseurs can sample more than 40 spirits brands when the SoCal Cocktail & Spirits Fest starts pouring at Gillette House in Irvine on Saturday, Oct. 24, and VIP ticketholders can indulge in a caviar station and other special amenities with access to the Orange Coast Magazine VIP Lounge.
Two Indian Nationals Found Guilty Of Participating In Cargo Theft Scheme
Two Indian nationals were found guilty by a jury September 29, 2026, of conspiring to steal cargo from warehouses across Southern California by buying or fraudulently using legitimate trucking companies to bid on authentic shipping contracts, picking up the cargo loads, and never delivering the loads to the agreed upon destinations.
Police to Access Orange County School Camera Feeds Amid Rising Surveillance Concerns
Tustin Police gain conditional, staff-gated access to school camera feeds under a new 3-year deal approved unanimously by City Council in September 2026.
Irvine Police hunt identity theft suspect accused of draining bank accounts across Orange County
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public’s help identifying a woman suspected of using a victim’s personal information to fraudulently withdraw more than $2,500 in cash from multiple banks throughout Orange County. According to a recent #WantedWednesday post, investigators believe the suspect conducted transactions at several...
Santa Ana Winds Up to 70 MPH Bring Red Flag Warnings to Southern California
Gusts up to 70 mph, humidity as low as 8% and possible power shutoffs: what to know about the Santa Ana wind event hitting SoCal Thursday through Saturday.
Award-Winning Brewery Is Opening Its First Orange County Location This Month
Ambitious Ales is gearing up to bring its first-ever outlet in Orange County. The new brewery and tasting room is coming to The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa. The tasting room will serve the brewery’s beers and seasonal releases beginning October 24. Ambitious Ales to Open in Costa Mesa.
Award-Winning Long Beach Brewery Ambitious Ales Taps Into Costa Mesa’s LAB Anti-Mall
Ambitious Ales, the Long Beach brewery that took home gold at the 2024 Great American Beer Festival, is crossing into Orange County for the first time, opening a brewery and tasting room at The LAB Anti-Mall in Costa Mesa with a grand opening weekend set for October 24-25. The new taproom sits at 696 Randolph Ave., tucked into the open-air retail center that has anchored Costa Mesa's creative commerce scene for decades.
Caltrans Urges Drivers to Slow Down in Work Zones After Recent Deaths
Caltrans urges drivers to slow down and drive safely through work zones, highlighting that it is a matter of life and death. Since Aug. 10, six highway workers in work zones have been killed, including three in one incident on Sept. 25 in Riverside County. Three construction workers were killed...

















