Irvine City Council Votes to Stick with OCPA
On September 9th, the Irvine City Council voted 5-2 to stick with the embattled Orange County Power Authority (OCPA). Citing a number of broken promises by OCPA since its launch in 2022, Mayor Larry Agran and Councilmember Mike Carroll voted NO. Nearly everyone in our state receives electricity provided by...
Huntington Beach can’t dodge affordable housing mandate
(CN) — The California Court of Appeals has upheld a Superior Court judge’s order compelling Huntington Beach to produce a plan to build more housing. The panel also agreed to a request by the state to add more teeth to the order. Huntington Beach will now have 120 days to draw up its “housing element,” a...
A Look At More Available Pets at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
Lacee has been at OC Animal Care for about five months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say she’s a shy but sweet pet who does best when she’s around other dogs. Descriptions also say she does great on walks and gets very excited when she...
The Best Oak Grilled Artichoke In California Is Hiding Inside This Rustic Seafood Restaurant
There’s a moment when you bite into the perfect oak-grilled artichoke that time seems to stand still. A culinary epiphany that makes you wonder where this dish has been all your life. That moment awaits at Walt’s Wharf, a beloved seafood institution tucked away on Main Street in the...
Woman arrested on suspicion of sending drug-laced letter to SD jail inmate
An Orange County woman was arrested Thursday for allegedly mailing a narcotic-laced letter to an inmate at the George Bailey Detention Facility in Otay Mesa.
Woman Accused of Selling Eastvale Teen Fatal Dose of Fentanyl
A woman accused of supplying a 19-year-old Eastvale resident with a deadly dose of fentanyl is slated to return to court later this month for a preliminary hearing. Angelina Judena Ortega, 25, of Eastvale was arrested last week following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the death of Kailey...
RivCo Animal Shelter Lawsuit Moves Forward with Hayden Act Claims
An ongoing lawsuit against Riverside County Animal Services took another step forward this week. Attorney Dan Bolton, who represents community members in the case, provided an update on where things stand.Bolt explained that the court heard arguments regarding claims of wasteful taxpayer spending and will issue a...
Pyrite Fire – Jurupa Valley Brush Fire Lights Up the Hills
JURUPA VALLEY (CNS) – The Pyrite Fire, which has burned 551 acres in mountainous terrain in Jurupa Valley, was 95% contained by Tuesday morning. All evacuation warnings were lifted shortly after 5 p.m. Sunday, according to the Riverside County Fire Department. Firefighters worked in favorable conditions Sunday, and...
9 Iconic Bakeries In California Locals Swear Have The State’s Best Donuts
Want to find iconic bakeries in California with the state’s best donuts?. These 9 bakeries offer incredible taste and local favorites!. San Diego’s Donut Bar proves that sometimes the best things come in bright pink packages. The storefront practically glows with its hot pink and white design. You...
Riverside County man arrested for attacking neighbor with sword
Police say that a man swung a sword at his neighbor during a confrontation on Thursday, which then led to an hours-long standoff before he was taken into custody.
