Palo Alto Unified announces new superintendent — who comes from a familiar place
The Palo Alto Unified Board of Education on Friday named Jason Glass, a veteran educator and former superintendent of Laguna Beach Unified School District, as the new district superintendent, pending approval of his contract at its June 16 board meeting. Glass was selected after a months-long search that was prompted..
Orange County Point In Time Count finds decrease in overall homelessness since 2024
ORANGE County, CA. — Three days every year in January, Orange County sends volunteers out on the streets all throughout the day and night to count the number of people struggling with homelessness. The results for Orange County in 2026 are in and show an overall decrease of 13.7%...
Pacific Symphony July 4 Spectacular Returns to Irvine With Fireworks and Patriotic Music
Irvine is preparing for one of its most anticipated Independence Day celebrations as the Pacific Symphony July 4 Spectacular returns in 2026 with a full evening of live orchestral music, patriotic favorites, and a grand fireworks display. The annual event has become a signature summer tradition in Orange County, drawin
The chemical that caused the Garden Grove evacuations is stored all over California
This story was originally published by CalMatters. Sign up for their newsletters. Fire officials near a Garden Grove aerospace facility stared down two potentially bad outcomes over Memorial Day weekend: Either an industrial tank could explode, or it could unleash large amounts of a toxic chemical into the air. For...
Budget, housing on the agenda
Adoption of the municipal budget for 2026-27 and approval of a “housing element” stating how many units the city must zone for will top the agenda of the Huntington Beach City Council. The city is facing a budget deficit for the second consecutive year, and the new spending...
The Biggest Swell And Waves In 10 Years Pound The Wedge In Newport Beach,...
BEEFS T.V. captures extreme surfing conditions at The Wedge during a massive swell event. Local surfers test their limits against intense waves and powerful backwash, while spectators gather along the shoreline to observe the dangerous water conditions and impressive maneuvers in real-time.
2 arrested at Camp Pendleton after 6-hour manhunt; drugs seized
A shelter-in-place order at Camp Pendleton was lifted after two suspects who breached the Marine base during a law enforcement pursuit were arrested following a “high-stakes” six-hour manhunt, authorities said. According to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the incident began when two suspects fleeing local law
Garden Grove veteran and beloved toymaker celebrates 101st birthday
A World War II veteran and longtime teacher in Garden Grove is celebrating a milestone birthday while continuing a tradition that has made him a local favorite.
Wanted suspect abandons 4-year-old during pursuit in Orange County, deputies say
Deputies in Orange County said a wanted suspect led law enforcement on a reckless pursuit on Tuesday, driving with two young children in the vehicle. The suspect crashed into another vehicle during the incident and later abandoned a 4-year-old child before being taken into custody. Both children involved in the...
Protest Held at Anaheim Police Department Six Months After Albert Arzola’s Death
Hundreds of emotions resurfaced in Anaheim as family members, community activists, and supporters gathered outside the Anaheim Police Department to mark six months since the death of 19-year-old Albert Arzola. The protest served as both a memorial and a renewed call for accountability in a case that has generated contr
