11-year-old pilot-in-training takes flight in Costa Mesa
An 11-year-old with big dreams of becoming a pilot is already making moves and logging hours at a flight school in Costa Mesa.
Heat advisory for Orange County through Friday
The National Weather Service has issued a Heat Advisory for Orange County and nearby inland areas. The advisory is in effect from 10 AM Monday until 8 PM Friday. Temperatures are expected to reach 80 to 90 degrees near the coast and 100 to 105 degrees inland, with the hottest days likely on Thursday and Friday.
When Every Second Counts, Newport Beach Paramedics Deliver
But when it doesn’t, that’s when Newport Beach Fire Department’s paramedics spring into action. They arrive at the scene of such critical health emergencies as heart attacks, strokes and devastating traffic accidents on average under five and one-half minutes after frantic 9-1-1 calls for help. A paramedic...
Yamaha departure adds to the growing wave of companies leaving California
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, ending nearly five decades in Orange County. The phased transition, starting in 2026 and finishing by 2028, will affect about 250 employees as the company consolidates operations and aligns key divisions closer...
Two arrested for package theft at Irvine apartments
A mail carrier reported a suspicious couple stealing packages at The Park at Irvine Spectrum Apartments. The suspects caused property damage while fleeing through the apartment landscaping. Officers later found their vehicle at The Marketplace, where the pair attempted to escape in a rideshare before being arrested.
Costa Mesa Eagle Scout Dies After Rattlesnake Bite
A weekend mountain bike ride through Irvine's Quail Hill Trailhead turned fatal for a 25-year-old Costa Mesa man and Eagle Scout, Julian Hernandez, after he was bitten by a rattlesnake on February 1. He was rushed to the hospital, placed in intensive care, slipped into a coma, and died last Wednesday. His family says...
Irvine is America’s Safest Big City
The Mayor also reported that violent crime in Irvine dropped by 5% and property crime fell by 16% last year. Mayor Agran thanked the City’s public safety officers: “On behalf of a grateful Irvine community, I want to take this moment to thank Chief Michael Kent and our entire Irvine Police Department for yet another...
Council moves forward with hospital action plan in response to possible ER closure
City Council this week unanimously agreed to move forward with a Mission Hospital strategy framework for the city to approach the possible closure of the emergency room and larger site changes at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. Councilmembers voted 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones was absent) on Tuesday...
Teen on E-Motorcycle Strikes 70-Year-Old Woman in Seal Beach, Los Angeles
The rising popularity of high-powered electric two-wheelers is creating new dangers on local streets. A recent crash in Southern California has once again started the debate over the potential issues of teens riding unregistered electric motorcycles, leaving a local pedestrian fighting for her life in the hospital....
9 California Bakeries Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
California is home to some of the most talented bakers in the world, and their creations sell out fast. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots draw long lines before the sun is even fully up. If you sleep in, you might miss out on something truly special. Here...
