Calif. FD unveils $5.3M training center with burn tower, water-saving technology
COSTA MESA, Calif. — Costa Mesa officials celebrated a new, state- of- the- art fire training facility this week. It will help firefighters across the region sharpen their rescue skills in scenarios designed to replicate crises they will likely confront in the line of duty. Located at Costa Mesa...
6 TIMES 6: In the fog, Folsom heroic ‘backup’ Brody Rudnicki accounts for six...
In place of injured Ryder Lyons again, junior quarterback clearly makes case for nation's top backup quarterback with six touchdowns convincing CIF Division 1-AA championship
Armelin: Huntington Beach’s Housing Standoff Is Part of the Problem, Not the Solution
It’s time to move on. Huntington Beach continues to lose its battle with the state of California over housing mandates. My fellow veteran and Huntington Beach resident, Russ Neal, made several claims in his opinion article, “Huntington Beach is Standing Up for You,” that aren’t grounded in the economic and social...
CHP Activates Silver Alert For 83-Year-Old Man Last Seen in Torrance
A Silver Alert for an 83-year-old man who was last seen in Torrance was in effect Friday in Los Angeles and Orange counties. Jerry Toma was last seen at approximately 3 p.m. Thursday near Cricklewood and Madison streets, according to the California Highway Patrol, which activated the alert on behalf of the Torrance...
The Best Cities for Thrifting Right Now (And Why Everyone’s Talking About Them)
Once upon a time, thrifting was something people did quietly. Now, it’s something people proudly talk about. What started as a way to save money has turned into a full-blown cultural shift rooted in sustainability, self-expression, and the thrill of finding something with a past. In 2025, thrifting isn’t just...
The Fullerton Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Dec. 19
The Fullerton Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license Checkpoint on December 19th from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data showing incidents of impaired driving-related crashes. The primary purpose of DUI...
OC Authorities Charge Man with Murder for Stabbing Near Santa Ana Restaurant
A 35-year-old man was charged Friday with murder in the stabbing a man near a drive-through for a Santa Ana restaurant. Diego Sartori of Anaheim also faces sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a deadly weapon and committing an offense while out of custody on a separate case. Sartori...
New State Law in the Inland Empire gets Truck-Only Routes Under AB 98
CAJON PASS CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> Starting January 1, 2026 under Assembly Bill 98 (AB 98), a 2024 law mandating updates, routes to warehouses in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. This is to curb major traffic congestion, pollution, and safety risks in California’s booming Inland Empire logistics hub,...
These Pets at OC Animal Care Are Looking for a Home Ahead of the...
Baloo has been at OC Animal Care for about a month after spending some time with a foster family. Staff notations say he’s a friendly pet who loves to play and have fun. Baloo is currently available for adoption, and he’s eligible for the shelter’s December adoption promotion, which is waiving adoption fees for all...
The newest Trader Joe’s opens in Orange County
The popular grocery chain Trader Joe's has opened a new store in Costa Mesa and plans to open two more in New York and South Carolina before the year ends.
