Hints from Heloise: How to keep a bird bath from freezing and more …
Dear Heloise: I live in one of the last houses on my street that still receives a daily newspaper, and I always enjoy reading your column in the Orange County Register. Even though we hardly ever get rain where I live, the newspaper arrives every day wrapped in a blue plastic bag.
Santa Ana, CA – Injury Crash on I-5 at Main St
Santa Ana, CA (February 14, 2026) – An early morning collision involving multiple vehicles, including an overturned SUV, disrupted traffic on northbound Interstate 5 at Main St, prompting temporary ramp closures and an emergency response. Key Details. Location: I-5 N at Main St. City: Santa Ana, CA. Incident Type:...
OC’s Biggest Civic News as South County Residents Decry Landfill Expansion
Residents are mounting fierce opposition to a landfill expansion in the southern tip of Orange County – leading to a cancelled public hearing on the issue that could see double the amount of trash hauled in. Some residents living near the Prima Deshecha landfill say it has already resulted...
Wind Advisory for Orange County on Feb 14
The National Weather Service has issued a Wind Advisory for Orange County Inland and nearby areas on Monday, Feb 14, from 7 AM to 8 PM PST. Winds from the south are expected at 15 to 25 mph, with gusts reaching 30 to 40 mph, and some spots may see gusts up to 45 mph.
Marine Way Undercrossing expands Great Park access
Marine Way Undercrossing expands Great Park access. The City of Irvine is building a new rail undercrossing at Marine Way to connect the Great Park with the Irvine Spectrum area. The project will also create a new entrance into the southern part of the park and improve access to Irvine Station. Visitors will be able...
California ferry fleet will go electric to avoid closure
Balboa Island Ferry, Newport Beach, Calif., has secured funding to electrify its fleet, preserving the future of a ferry service that faced potential closure under California's zero-emissions mandate for short-run ferries. The operator has executed contract agreements with the South Coast Air Quality Management...
Santa Ana woman and two others arrested for stealing from a storage facility in...
Several burglaries occurred over the last few weeks at a storage facility on Red Hill, according to the Irvine Police Department. It wasn’t long before The Directed Enforcement Team (DET), along with the Criminal Investigations Unit (CIU), identified and located the suspects. Last Friday, DET and CIU served a...
Ventura Cops Crack 30-Site Brothel Ring Hidden In Homes And Hotels
Authorities say a sprawling California brothel network that quietly operated out of more than 30 homes and hotel rooms across the state has been taken down, and two alleged ringleaders are now behind bars in Ventura County. Detectives arrested Kebin Dong, 38, and Wei Nei, 40, after what they describe...
California’s 5 Best Camping Spots At Silverwood Lake, According To Reviews
Many people come to Silverwood Lake for a day to swim, hike, or boat for a few hours before returning home to nearby San Bernardino or Orange County. But the recreation area is perhaps best enjoyed when you can set aside the time to take in the gorgeous mountain views at sunset or stroll the beach in the quiet...
Woman found stabbed to death in Orange County home, estranged husband arrested
A woman was found stabbed to death in Orange County and her estranged husband was arrested on suspicion of murder. On Feb. 14, Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident at a home on the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano just after 6:30 a.m. Deputies discovered the victim, a...

















