Centralia Elementary School District Celebrates Recognitions
The following is a press release from the Centralia Elementary School District and does not reflect editorial work done by Spotlight Schools. Submit a press release to Spotlight Schools by emailing [email protected]. The Centralia Elementary School District (CESD) proudly announces that three outstanding...
Serving Those Who Served: Newport Harbor Elks Give Back
On Saturday, Jan. 24, members of the Veteran Committee of Newport Harbor Elks Lodge had the privilege of giving back to those who have given so much. The committee spent a meaningful afternoon at Jamboree Housing in Anaheim hosting a taco lunch, providing groceries, and leading a lively bingo game complete with...
Docent Brewing Replacing GameCraft Brewery in Laguna Hills
Docent Brewing, an award-winning craft brewery known for its artisan beers and elevated pub fare, is getting ready to open a new location in Laguna Hills at 23301-C Avenida de la Carlota. The company’s fourth location is set to move into the former home of GameCraft Brewery, according to 926OC....
Newport Beach Officers Uncover Concealed Firearm and Illegal Pills During Traffic Stop
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — “Just before 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, our Dispatch Center received a call reporting a vehicle swerving across lanes. Officers quickly located the vehicle and conducted a traffic stop. What began as a reckless driving investigation quickly escalated. During the stop, officers discovered...
Grease Management Experts Highlight Operational and Compliance Risks as Beef Tallow Use Expands in...
A used cooking oil collection truck from The Grease Company ready to service commercial kitchens in Southern California. Solidified beef tallow stored in clear glass jars, ready for culinary or processing use. A commercial kitchen fryer in operation, producing used cooking oil and beef tallow waste for collection....
It’s About to Get Tougher For Seniors to Get Rides in Two OC Cities
Senior citizens in two Orange County cities may not get as many free or cheap rides to community centers, grocery stores and doctor visits in the coming months. Elected officials in San Clemente and Fullerton are dialing back their respective city-contracted taxi service programs for residents 60 years and older in...
Tree falls on Disneyland guests during windy night
A Nevada couple visiting Disneyland was treated for minor injuries after a tree fell in the park Tuesday night. “My husband and I were the ones hit,” LeWanda Joseph of Las Vegas wrote on the Disneyland Magic Keyholders Facebook group. “The tree fell directly on top of us. We had just sat down to take […]
O.C. high schoolers are risking their lives with a game involving realistic looking toy...
What starts as a viral high school tradition can quickly turn into a high-stakes emergency. Recently, the Irvine Police Department issued a critical warning regarding the game “Senior Assassin.” While students see a harmless game of tag with water guns, law enforcement sees a “recipe for disaster”.
New California bill aims to give associate degrees to those with ‘some college, no...
To assist Long Beach’s population of former college students working without a completed degree, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal recently announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1858. This proposed bill would create a new pilot partnership between California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and Long Beach...
Santa Ana: Illegal Fireworks Mark Lunar New Year Despite Rain
02.16.2026 | 9:30 PM | SANTA ANA – Illegal fireworks marked Lunar New Year celebrations despite the rain, Monday night. The festivities outside a buddhist temple in the 4900 block of Westminster Avenue began Monday night as revelers celebrated the year of the Fire Horse. As is tradition, participants...

















