Santa Ana Street Sweeping canceled from Dec. 24-26 and Jan. 1; free sandbags available
Street sweeping in Santa Ana is canceled on Wednesday, December 24, 2025, due to forecast rain. Trash service will continue as scheduled. There is no street sweeping on December 25, December 26 and January 1 in observance of the holidays. The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to...
SoCal storm challenges emergency gas leak repair from abandoned oil well in Newport Beach
Despite around-the-clock efforts, crews in Newport Beach have yet to fix a gas leak from an abandoned oil well that's caused two homes to be red-tagged.
Southern Californians, your health insurance costs could rise in 2026
Some Southern Californians are poised to see their monthly health insurance premiums rise, or may even be at risk of dropping health insurance next year as Congress weighs an enhanced subsidy that’s set to expire in days. Covered California is the state’s health insurance marketplace where many get financial help...
Dangerous Storm Pounds Southern California, Triggering Evacuations and Flooding Fears
A powerful storm fueled by a strong atmospheric river is sweeping across California, creating what forecasters are calling a dangerous and potentially life-threatening situation, especially in Southern California.Meteorologists warn that widespread flash flooding and debris flows are expected, particularly in areas...
Newsom proclaims State of Emergency for SoCal storm
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - In response to a series of powerful storms impacting California during the Christmas holiday, Gov. Gavin Newsom today proclaimed a state of emergency, unlocking resources and state assistance for Los Angeles County, Orange County and four others. "California is acting early and decisively to do...
Motor Officer Injured in Eastvale Crash
INCIDENT DATE/TIME: 12-12-25, 3:54 p.m. According to Lieutenant Deidre Vickers with Riverside County Sheriff’s Office, at 3:54 p.m., deputies were dispatched to the area of Limonite Avenue and Eastvale Gateway regarding the report of an officer down. Upon arrival, deputies located a collision involving a vehicle and...
Orange County post office temporarily closed due to inclement weather
The Trabuco Canyon Post Office in Orange County has temporarily closed due to inclement weather, officials announced Wednesday. Limited road access led to the temporary closure of the post office, located at 30595 Trabuco Canyon Road. Residents who use the Trabuco Canyon Post Office can visit the Trabuco Canyon...
Man arrested for allegedly biting officer, firing gun after barging into Fountain Valley police...
A suspect was arrested for allegedly biting an officer and firing a police gun after barging into the Fountain Valley Police Department’s lobby. The suspect was identified as Walter Corea Sanchez, 29, of Fountain Valley, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. On Dec. 19, Sanchez entered the...
CHP Steps Up Holiday Traffic Enforcement
The California Highway Patrol has issued a local alert ahead of the Christmas holiday, warning drivers that increased enforcement will be in effect across the state. The annual holiday enforcement period begins Christmas Eve at 6 p.m. and runs through late Thursday night, with all available CHP officers on patrol....
More Orange County Kids Are Homeless and Hungry This Christmas
Ahead of Christmas, the number of kids in Orange County struggling to get fed and have a place to sleep continued growing. Orange County’s 31st annual Condition of Children report found more kids are homeless, with over 30,000 students in OC without a reliable place to live – the highest that statistic has been in...

















