The Rancho Fire Burns Near Laguna Beach
As of 3:37 pm, the fire has been mapped at 3.1 acres by FIRIS Intel 24. Hard road closures are in effect at Broadway St & S Coast Hwy and Crown Pkwy & Coast Hwy. Southbound traffic diverted to Laguna Canyon Rd. Avoid heading into the City of Laguna Beach from Crown Valley.
Independence Day protest sends a “don’t shoot” message to National Guardsmen at JFTB
While most were out celebrating freedom with fireworks, about 50 or 60 protesters walked peacefully outside the gates of the Joint Forces Training Base in Los Alamitos on July 4 to use their freedom of speech to protest the use of ICE and the National Guard troops stationed now being trained to wage street war with...
Brown Pelicans Rescued from Toxic Algal Bloom Released in Huntington Beach
In an effort to rapidly address a worrisome ecological crisis, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center (WWCC) in Huntington Beach celebrated the return of brown pelicans to their natural habitat after a near-fatal encounter with domoic acid. These pelicans were among the marine life afflicted by a toxic algal bloom...
Camp Pendleton issues noise advisory for region
CAMP PENDLETON — The North County region can expect to hear explosions and other loud sounds from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton over the next week. Beginning at midnight tonight, July 11, and continuing through 11:59 p.m., July 20, live-fire training with high explosive munitions will be conducted on base.
Man arrested after leading officers on high-speed chase in L.A. County
A suspect was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase through Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday night. The suspect was reportedly wanted for grand theft and the chase began out of the Orange County area. The driver hit speeds over 100 miles per hour on the freeway before exiting onto surface...
Trash Pickup Delays Hit Orange County Amid Workers’ Picket Line
Over one million Orange County residents could see late trash pickups this week as their trash collector, Republic Services, grapples with local workers honoring a picket line amid a strike in Boston. Cities like Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Brea and Villa Park have already sent out notices warning trash pickup...
Suspect arrested for armed robbery in Orange County
A suspect was arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Orange County. The suspect was identified as Jonathan Lopez, 22, of Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On May 10, police responded to a robbery at a shopping plaza at 3321 S. Bristol Street in Santa Ana, near the South Coast […]
Downtown Disney Restaurant Shuts Down
Disney just said “Be our guest… or not” as it closes a restaurant at one of its California resorts. Earl of Sandwich will close its temporary Downtown Disney location and lay off staff to make way for a new Porto’s Bakery, according to the Orange County Register.
A man was arrested for repeated unlawful conduct at an O.C. public park
Yesterday, police officers responded to reports of a man loitering near a park restroom and causing a disturbance, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Officers arrived and located the subject still loitering in the park. After further investigation, it was determined that the subject had been...
‘Pandemonium’ as kids on camp voyage are greeted by giant Mola mola
Children aboard a whale-watching vessel out of Newport Beach, Ca., on Wednesday appear to have thoroughly enjoyed their encounter with a bizarre-looking Mola mola . The accompanying footage, courtesy of Newport Coastal Adventure, shows the summer-camp kids erupting in “pandemonium” as the slab-like behemoth appears...
