Unhinged roommate arrested after a wild police pursuit in coastal Orange County
What started as a roommate dispute turned into quite the adventure for the responding police officers, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. After receiving a disturbance call, the HBPD’s Drone was the First Responder (DFR) and it spotted the suspect making a dramatic exit in her vehicle. The officers then attempted a routine traffic stop (keyword: attempted).
Orange Again Poised to Bank on Sales Tax Increase to Bail Out Bleak Budget
Orange City Council members are likely to place a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot to help quell a longtime structural deficit despite residents voting down a smaller increase two years ago. At Tuesday’s 6 p.m. city council meeting, officials in one of OC’s oldest towns are expected...
ADA Lawsuits Put Pressure on Los Angeles Businesses
A single prolific plaintiff’s yearslong run of disability-rights lawsuits has turned accessibility disputes into a recurring bill for small businesses across Los Angeles County. The complaints flag everything from slightly too-steep parking lots and counters that sit just out of reach to websites that will not cooperate with screen-reading software. Faced with the threat of statutory damages and mounting legal fees...
More Orange County Cities Look to Beef Up Fireworks Bans
Officials in two more Orange County cities are tightening rules on fireworks ahead of the nation’s 250th birthday celebration on July 4. It comes as a host of cities in the region last year adopted ordinances allowing a property owner to be fined for having illegal fireworks being used on their property as elected leaders have long grappled with trying to curb illegal pyrotechnics...
Economics IE: Reporter Daniel Eduardo Hernandez on home kitchen law helping small food entrepreneurs
Riverside County was the first to adopt a state law allowing people to operate kitchens out of their homes. The law’s adoption in Riverside County has spurred a wave of Latino home cooks across the state.
Nearly 1 in 4 Homes Sell Within a Week in California’s Major Cities, Study...
Nearly one in four homes is selling within a week in some California cities, a new study has shown. The demand for homes in California’s coastal cities remains high, with homes in San Diego, San Jose, and San Francisco selling within a week of its listing and often above the asking price, underscoring the competition among buyers, according to a recent study by Zillow...
California Jolted by Four Earthquakes on Sunday, Largest 3.4-Magnitude Felt Near Cabazon
At least four earthquakes rattled California on April 27, 2026. While some of the quakes were minor, the largest struck near Cabazon in Riverside County. The 3.4-magnitude earthquake at 8:44 a.m. on Sunday, around 10 kilometers north-northeast of Cabazon, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS). The tremor struck at a depth of around 12.8 kilometers.
Foremost Hat Launches California Showroom Offering In-Person Selection and Same-Day Pickup
LOS ANGELES--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Apr 27, 2026-- Foremost Hat has opened a B2B showroom in City of Industry, Southern California, offering wholesale customers in-person access to blank hats, same-day pickup, and local warehouse support for bulk orders. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260423055291/en/ Foremost Hat Launches California Showroom Offering In-Person Selection...
Teen Burned in Utah Off-Road Crash Returns Home to Emotional Firefighter Welcome
Orange County, California – A 15-year-old girl from Orange County who suffered severe burns in an off-road accident in Utah has returned to Southern California, where she is now receiving specialized treatment surrounded by family, friends, and a strong show of community support. The emotional homecoming took place at...
Bed Bath & Beyond throws open doors with new ‘2-for-1’ store format from next...
BED Bath & Beyond is throwing open its doors again with a brand new “2-for-1” store format landing from next week. The once-bankrupt retail giant is storming back by teaming up with The Container Store – creating hybrid shops packed with both brands under one roof. And...

















