Watch: Dolphins Absolutely Launch Themselves 10-Feet into the Air Off Orange County
Apparently, the Pacific Airshow in Huntington Beach, CA isn’t the only aerial spectacle happening along the Orange County coast. Wild footage captured during a local whale-watching trip shows a pod of dolphins absolutely launching themselves from the Pacific, rocketing several body lengths into the air before crashing
You leave the sprinkler timer alone, but the EPA says inefficient irrigation and overwatering...
In my Riverside ranch house, I used to leave the sprinkler timer alone once I had settled on a schedule. The days and minutes were already set; it was easy to treat them as the lawn’s standing order. As of mid-September 2026, with fall ahead, that old habit is the one I’m questioning here in California. A timer can kee
You release a trapped mouse outside, but a 1/4 inch opening can still let...
In my ranch house in Riverside, I understand the reflex: catch the mouse alive, carry the trap outside, release it, and feel as though the house is safe again. As of mid-September 2026, that still sounds like the tidy answer to me, especially when the alternative is a snap trap. But carrying a mouse out answers only wh
You spray into an outlet to reach roaches, but UF/IFAS Extension warns water-based pesticide...
In my Riverside ranch house, as of mid-September, a roach slipping into an outlet brings out a familiar reflex: aim the spray at the openings. The bug went in there, so it seems sensible to send the insecticide after it. I understand the impulse. I have looked at a wall plate and wanted the problem handled right where
You add laundry sanitizer to every load, but the CDC says regular detergent is...
In Riverside, I used to add laundry sanitizer to ordinary loads because I thought detergent alone left the job unfinished. As of mid-September 2026, this season’s piles of everyday clothes still make that reflex tempting in my house. A retailer’s product listing tells shoppers to add sanitizer to every wash. That is a
You mix baking soda and vinegar for hard-water deposits, but UF/IFAS Extension recommends full-strength...
I’m Marisol Ochoa, and in my Riverside house, I used to mix baking soda and vinegar when I wanted to scrub a hard-water deposit. The fizz made the mixture look stronger than either ingredient alone. As of mid-September 2026, I still understand the reflex: when a stain holds on, it is tempting to judge a cleaner by how
In Focus SoCal: Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month
On this week’s “In Focus SoCal,” host Tanya McRae visits Danza Floricanto, one of Southern California’s oldest surviving Mexican folk dance companies. McRae also sits down with Orange County Supervisor Vince Sarmiento for Hispanic Heritage Month. He discusses the diversity of Latino cultures found in Orange County, as
National Night Out brings first responders, families together in Palm Desert
PALM DESERT, Calif. (KESQ) - Families across the Coachella Valley are getting a chance to meet local first responders outside of an emergency situation Saturday night. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, CAL FIRE and other local agencies are hosting National Night Out from 5 to 7 p.m. at Palm Desert Civic Center Par
Moderate Santa Ana Wind Event and a Fire Risk this Weekend
FONTANA, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> With a moderate Santa Ana wind event with a dangerous fire risk will develop this weekend across Southern California. The wind event is for San Bernardino County this includes, the town of Devore, North Fontana/San Bernardino, Rialto and the Cajon Pass mountain cities. With winds blow
Disney Pays $115 Million for Yamaha Property Near Disneyland
Disney has made a sizable real estate purchase in Southern California, acquiring the longtime Yamaha Motor Corp. USA headquarters in Cypress for approximately $115 million. According to the Orange County Register, Walt Disney Parks and Resorts U.S. Inc. purchased the 25-acre property at 6555 Katella Avenue in a deal th

















