Corona raises nearly 3,000 flags to honor and remember 9/11 victims
Each flag carries a card with a name, an age and the location where the victim of 9/11 died.
Laguna Niguel 12-year-old calls for stricter E-Bike safety rules
A 12-year-old from Laguna Niguel is pushing for changes to e-bike safety, and his efforts are already getting the attention of local leaders. E-bikes have become increasingly common among kids Alex Guess’ age, but they have also led to serious injuries. Alex said he was seeing the risks firsthand, and this summer, he d
WalletHub ranks Orange County city best, LA County city worst for housing in Southern...
Rankings like this often reflect a mix of factors, including affordability, competition, inventory, market health, and long-term value.
Fatal DUI crash leaves 83‑year‑old pedestrian dead in south OC
A fatal DUI collision in Lake Forest on Sept. 10 has renewed concerns about senior pedestrian safety in Orange County. Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to Portola Parkway and Market Place, where they found an 83‑year‑old man suffering severe injuries after being struck by a vehicle. The victim...
Family seeks harsher charges against Orange County sheriff’s deputy accused of killing fiancée
An Orange County sheriff's deputy accused of fatally shooting her fiancée appeared in court. The victim's family says the current charge doesn't go far enough.
Crider’s historical water series: Feather River Project
California’s historic water problem reflects its weather patterns: Most of the state’s precipitation falls in sparsely populated areas of Northern California, where much of it flows into the Pacific Ocean. On May 18, 1951, State Engineer Arthur D. Edmonston proposed a solution to the State Water Resources Control...
Newport Beach Restaurants Take a Bite Out of OC Burger Week September 20-26
More than 60 restaurants across Orange County – including 15 in Newport Beach – are firing up the grills for the return of Burger Week, which runs Sunday, Sept. 20, through Saturday, Sept. 26. Produced by the OC Restaurant Association, this year’s celebration invites diners to elevate their...
California council to revisit battery storage plan rejected over thermal runaway fears
People living nearby often ask for specifics about fire risk and evacuation planning.
Southern California’s humidity to return to normal by weekend, forecasters say
Friday was set to kick off a three-day cooling trend, according to the National Weather Service.
Irvine Police arrest two suspects after Promenade Apartments burglary and meth seizure
Early yesterday morning, Irvine Police Department officers recognized a vehicle tied to a burglary earlier this month at the Promenade Apartment complex. After the vehicle exited the property, officers conducted a stop and detained its three occupants. Inside the car, officers found multiple stolen packages belonging t
