El Niño threatens the beloved Pacific Surfliner. Can the iconic train survive the winter?
A section of railway in San Clemente, as well as other portions in coastal Orange County, have repeatedly shut down for landslides, coastal erosion and rockfalls. Another stormy winter is coming.
Registrar Bob Page Tells League of Women Voters That Orange County Voting Is Secure
Listen to Bob Page, Orange County Registrar of Voters speaking to the League of Women Voters at their luncheon at Coyote Hills Golf Course in Fullerton on Saturday, September 19, 2026. League’s annual kickoff luncheon, Page explained how Orange County runs its elections, including ballot processing, audits and voter ro
Huntington Beach Pier Braces For 2,000 Athletes At SoCal Fitness Festival
More than 2,000 athletes are set to descend on the sand north of the Huntington Beach Pier starting Friday for the three-day SoCal Fitness Festival, a competition that organizers say has roughly doubled in size since 2024. Tens of thousands of visitors are expected to pack the beach for a lineup that includes strongman
Meet These Cats and Dogs at OC Animal Care That Are Up For Adoption
Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC’s weekly Pets of the Week article? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at [email protected] or [email protected] to share your experience. Sting. Sting has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about four months...
Ex-Palisades resident found guilty of running $2 million Ponzi scheme
A former Pacific Palisades resident who founded a smart ring company was found guilty of multiple federal charges after prosecutors accused her of defrauding investors and making extravagant claims about her product's capabilities and business connections, the U.S. Department of Justice announced Friday. A jury in fede
Mosquito Spraying Scheduled for Fullerton and La Habra
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District plans to conduct mosquito-control spraying in parts of Fullerton and La Habra from Wednesday, September 30, through Friday, October 2, in response to mosquito activity and the risk of mosquito-borne disease. The treatments are scheduled between midnight and 5:30 a.
National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims: The OC cities with the highest murder...
Today, September 25, marks the National Day of Remembrance for Murder Victims — a solemn moment to honor those whose lives were taken by violence, support surviving families, and confront the ongoing realities of homicide trends in California and Orange County. This day is not only about remembrance; it...
Stabbing in Stanton Sparks Pursuit That Ends in Custody in Anaheim
A stabbing report in Stanton set off a fast-moving law enforcement response Thursday that stretched across two Orange County cities, ending with a crash and an arrest in Anaheim, according to NBC Los Angeles. Authorities investigated two separate scenes tied to the same case, one in Stanton and one several miles away i
Man chased down, fatally stabbed in Orange County
A 22-year-old Orange County resident was booked on suspicion of murder after a man was chased down and stabbed to death in Stanton, authorities said Friday. Deputies responded to a report of a man chasing another man with a knife near Beach Boulevard and Chapman Avenue in Stanton at about 6:15 p.m. on Thursday, accordi
Oktoberfest event to bring beer, food and music to Long Beach
SteelCraft Long Beach is expanding its annual Oktoberfest celebration this year to a three-day event from Friday, Sept. 25 to Sunday, Sept. 27 featuring various opportunities for attendees to indulge themselves in German culture. Oktoberfest, known as the world’s largest annual folk and beer festival, began as a German
