Wilson High School Alumni and the Evacuation Zone
For the diminishing several decades, a group of about 20 survivors of the Wilson High School class of 1960 have lunched at various eating spots, several of which, just like the graduates, have come and gone. They’ve met at the Claim Jumper on PCH, Marie Callender’s in Seal Beach, and...
SoCal to see hottest days of the week
Temperatures are up five to 10 degrees above normal, but come this weekend, SoCal will cool down a bit.
Tension at Mother’s Market: union leader fired amid organizing push
A major labor battle is heating up in Orange County after United Food and Commercial Workers (UFCW Local 324) filed an Unfair Labor Practice (ULP) charge against Mother’s Market & Kitchen. The charge, filed with the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB), alleges that the manager at the Huntington Beach location wrongfu
Orange Officials Place 1% Sales Tax Measure on November Ballot After Indecision
Editor’s Note: This story has been updated to reflect a vote taken by Orange City Council members at a special meeting Wednesday June 3, 2026 to place a sales tax measure on the ballot. Orange officials quietly placed a one-cent sales tax increase on the November ballot that, if...
Panizzeria Bringing Focaccia Sandwiches and Folded Pizzette to Laguna Beach
Panizzeria Laguna Beach, a takeout-focused eatery from restaurateur Gianni Chilorio, will bring a menu centered on house-made focaccia sandwiches and “pizzette,” a handheld-style pizza inspired by Italian street food. The concept is slated to open at 263 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, in August, Chilorio told WhatNow in an
Military Training Exercises to Bring Helicopters and Simulated Explosions to Pasadena and Irvine
Residents in parts of Southern California are being advised not to be alarmed if they hear helicopters, simulated weapons fire, or controlled explosions in the coming days. Military training exercises are scheduled to take place in and around Pasadena and Irvine, prompting officials to notify local communities about th
Man who died in Highway 74 road dispute identified
The man killed in a confrontation on Highway 74 that turned into a deadly shootout near Pinyon Pines the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, was identified Thursday by the Riverside County Coroner. The California Highway Patrol has confirmed two drivers who were involved in a dispute in a construction zone fired handguns at
Gym theft suspect arrested weeks later in coastal Orange County
A swift arrest by the Huntington Beach Police Department serves as a stark reminder that time does not erase criminal liability in Surf City. The investigation began in late May 2026 after a thief snuck into a locker at a local gym and made off with several personal belongings. While the suspect may have believed she s
Orange Police Use License Plate Reader Technology to Recover Stolen Vehicle
A stolen vehicle investigation in Orange ended with an arrest after law enforcement officers received a timely alert from a Flock Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera system. The incident highlights the growing role of technology in modern policing as agencies increasingly rely on automated tools to identify v
L.A. man arrested in connection with violent Orange County robbery
A 40-year-old Pico Rivera man has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Orange County earlier this year, police announced. On April 25, officers with the Buena Park Police Department responded to the 7700 block of San Rafael Drive just before 9 a.m. after receiving reports of a robbery. Investigators sa
