Corona CA

A routine rescue turned tragic, recently, in Orange County, California. A Seal Beach Lifeguard jumped off the pier to rescue a swimmer in trouble, but his buoy got tangled on the structure, slamming him into the pylons, and making him a human marionette. Good news, though, the lifeguard was all...

For months, Maria, 55, a caregiver to older adults in California’s Orange County, has been trying not to smile. If she opens her mouth too wide, she worries, people will see her chipped, plaque-covered front teeth. An immigrant without legal status, Maria doesn’t have health or dental insurance. When her teeth start...

The IEHP Foundation celebrated 25 non-profits from the Inland Empire during their Small Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant Graduation held on June 23 at their offices in Rancho Cucamonga. The graduates each received a $5,000 grant after successfully completing the 10-week training program intended to strengthen their...

As California’s Madre fire continues to grow, becoming the largest in that state in a year already synonymous with wildfire, Wildfire Today guest writer Jackson Ruby looks at Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) data on wildfire risk in California. From sandy beaches to snow-capped mountains to deserts,...

The National Weather Service says rip currents have caused an "increased risk of ocean drowning."

Tram Cream Coffee is brewing big plans in Orange County, with Irvine being eyed for a location, the company tells What Now OC exclusively. While an address has not been confirmed, the brand is targeting the major town as part of its expansion efforts. The business is in the midst...

A fast-moving wildfire dubbed the Sage Fire has burned approximately 25 acres in Moreno Valley, California, prompting evacuation warnings as it edges closer to homes and structures. Local authorities have issued evacuation alerts for residents in potentially impacted areas, urging them to be prepared to leave at a...

An officer with the Murrieta Police Department has an especially keen eye when it comes to catching impaired drivers. The department put out a post on social media reminding residents that they have a specially trained DUI enforcement officers in their own cars. Their main objective is to locate impaired drivers...

Southern California car culture was born from sunshine and the freedom that comes from putting your foot to the floor on a drag strip. Los Angeles is the home of hot rodding, where your car isn’t just transportation—it’s identity, expression, and a way of life. And on Saturday June 28, 2025, at the In-N-Out Burger...

Firefighting crews were busy on the Fourth of July, and one of the major blazes was in Stanton. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, a blaze Friday night hit a condominium complex in the 7100 block of KeltonWay (east of Knott Street and south of Katella Avenue). The fast-moving...