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Foothill Ranch Elementary School Principal Christina Carrera has been named the Top Leader by Parenting OC Magazine as part of its 2026 School Heroes of Orange County program. She is the only individual to receive this honor this year, recognizing her dedication to students, staff, and the Saddleback Valley Unified...

Santa Ana’s food scene is vibrant and diverse, and its burger game reflects that—think everything from no‑frills griddle burgers to chef‑driven patties in Arts District hangouts. These five get a lot of local love. 1. Chapter One: The Modern Local. Right on Broadway in downtown Santa...

At the dawn of the 1950s, Santa Ana was little more than a sleepy outpost somewhere between Los Angeles and San Diego. Orange County was largely populated by citrus groves and berry farms, and Disneyland was still years from existence. But there was a humble airport ‘in the O.C.’ that was home to the very first...

Howard has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s an energetic pet who’s very motivated by treats. Staff also note that Howard would benefit from some training and routine with an owner who can handle his strength.

I started out fostering Peggy Sue through Unconditional, intending to help her through her medical procedures before she found her forever home. But she quickly felt like a part of our family. She even went on several road trips with us, and we quickly knew we wanted to make her a permanent addition to our crew.

An overturned big rig is currently blocking the interchange between the eastbound side of Highway 22 and the northbound side of the 5 Freeway in Orange County Friday night. The crash happened around 4:43 p.m., roughly five miles south of Disneyland. Crews are actively working to clear the big rig from the freeway....

ANAHEIM, Calif. — Radio disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson, whose deep voice rumbled over the airwaves of KLOS-FM, Arrow 93.1, and The Sound 103.1 for nearly four decades, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was 76. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of legendary disc jockey...

Mayor Karen Bass said Friday newly released deposition testimony suggesting fire department officials were aware that a New Year's Day blaze near Pacific Palisades was still smoldering when crews pulled out of the area was "alarming" and would be examined in an independent investigation.

Reaching 100 years in the same location is a rare milestone in the restaurant industry. Newport Beach staple A Restaurant, formerly known as The Arches, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in Orange County. Year-long celebrations and philanthropic activities follow to honor the journey. A Restaurant...

The FBI took over an investigation at a gated-community home in Irvine, after a landlord reported suspicious activity Monday. Hazmat teams removed unknown items from the residence.