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San Diego’s high-powered firefighting helicopter, Copter 3, made an out-of-county run to Newport Beach last Monday to help search for 47-year-old Wesley Alan MacFarland, the son of retired San Diego fire chief Charles MacFarland. The Sikorsky S-70i FireHawk left San Diego as the department operates under a tight budget

George J. Cotliar, who served as managing editor of the Los Angeles Times for 19 years, died Monday at his home in Newport Beach. He was 94 years old.

A Los Angeles concept has been announced as one of the newest culinary additions to Katella Commons, the 50,000-square-foot market hall coming to OCVIBE in Anaheim. From husband-and-wife team Alex “Pobre Diablo” Garcia and Elvia “La Bruja” Huerta, Evil Cooks is slated to debut at the food hall in early 2027. The new ou

The OC Fair returns to Costa Mesa from July 17 through August 16, 2026, bringing back one of SoCal’s biggest summer traditions!. This year’s theme is “Your Adventure Awaits,” which feels about right for an event built around carnival rides, fair food, concerts, animals, exhibits, competitions, and the simple joy of wal

$13 general daily admission Wednesday and Thursday; $18 general daily admission Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. $9 senior 65 and older and kids ages 5 to 12; kids under 5 may enter for free. While a sizable and robust county fair does have plenty of pleasures that require funds — those...

While police officers made headlines last summer for firing tear gas and rubber bullets at protestors in Orange County, there’s another piece of military equipment they use much more that receives less attention – drones. At least three of the county’s largest law enforcement offices are ratcheting up...

A growing number of whale deaths along the West Coast has conservationists warning that 2026 could become one of the deadliest years on record for the marine mammals. According to the Center for Biological Diversity, 60 whales have died along the West Coast so far this year. Many of the deaths have been reported in Was

Breakfast with a runway view feels like cheating the morning. Eggs, pancakes, coffee, and bacon already do plenty on their own. Add small planes touching down outside the window, and the whole meal gets a show that no diner booth can compete with. Waiting for toast feels less boring when...

West Nile virus has now been detected in mosquito samples from 13 Orange County cities, with Fullerton accounting for the largest share of positive samples as officials prepare to spray parts of the city this week. According to the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District, 38 mosquito samples have tested posi

The tax measure was approved by voters in 2018 with plans to reduce the rate to 1% by 2029, then eliminate it in 2039.