Historic Main St closed for Flower Street event
Starting Friday, February 13 at 6:00 a.m., Historic Main Street will be closed from north of The Gem Theatre at 12852 Main St to Stanford Ave for the Flower Street on Historic Main Street event. The closure will last through Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m..
A suspected DUI driver was arrested after crashing into poles in coastal O.C. this...
At around 2:05 a.m. this morning, a vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed near S. Coast Highway and Broadway Street, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Moments after, the vehicle collided into a light pole and traffic pole near S. Coast Highway and Forest Avenue.
Santa Ana IHOP Bust Dad Wins Dramatic Deportation Reprieve
A Mexican father whose violent arrest outside a Santa Ana IHOP went viral has won a major break in immigration court, his family says. A federal immigration judge has terminated the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a gardener and father of three U.S. Marines. Relatives say the Jan. 28 ruling led to the...
5 Best New Restaurants in Orange, California that People Swear By
Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...
DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Feb. 26 in coastal Orange County
Police officers will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of...
Acai and smoothie bar opens in Bixby Knolls from the owners of Cassidy’s Corner...
When Lucy Taing-Cheam’s parents arrived in Long Beach as refugees from Cambodia in the ’80s, their focus was survival. In practice, that meant a lot of affordable, sometimes less-than-healthy carbs on the table. They made sure their family was fed, but didn’t realize the importance of a balanced...
Kaiser Pharmacy Workers to End 3-Day Strike
More than 3,000 pharmacy and lab employees Thursday will end their three-day targeted unfair labor practice strike against Kaiser Permanente facilities across Southern California and Bakersfield.
New beachgoer fines from March 14 – and strict law could become permanent fixture
A POPULAR beach destination is set to crackdown on partiers starting in just a few weeks. Enhanced patrols and increased fines are the core of the crackdown, which could become...
Wiley Drake, pastor who championed 1990s SBC Disney boycott, has died
(RNS) — Drake, a fixture at SBC meetings, was a culture warrior, a biblical inerrantist and a fierce fighter for what he thought was right — including feuding with city officials who wanted to shut down the shelter his church outside LA ran. The post Wiley Drake, pastor who championed 1990s SBC Disney boycott, has...
EPA Approves 30-day Public Comment Period Extension for Orange County North Basin Superfund Site
EPA extended the public comment period for the proposed plan to contain and treat contaminated groundwater in Orange County until March 23, 2026. • EPA began the public comment period on January 5, 2026, and held individual public meetings in the cities of Anaheim, Fullerton, and Buena Park in January.

















