Celebrating Indigenous People’s Day in OC
Orange County community groups, colleges and cultural institutions will celebrate Indigenous Peoples’ Day this month with events that honor Native American history, culture and resilience. The area encompassing present-day OC was once inhabited by the Tongva and Acjachemen peoples hundreds of years ago. The holiday –...
OC Supervisors to consider hiring outside firm to audit Andrew Do-era contracts
Do is currently serving a five-year sentence in federal prison for accepting kickbacks in exchange for directing lucrative county contracts to a nonprofit.
Man runs into Norwalk business for help after being shot
A man who was shot in Norwalk just after midnight Monday ran into a nearby business for aid before being rushed to the hospital, authorities say. The incident unfolded at 12:03 a.m. in the 14000 block of Pioneer Boulevard, according to an L.A. County Sheriff’s Department official. Preliminary investigation...
California Dog Left Behind By Moving Car Looks So Sad It Melts Rescuers’ Hearts
He found himself alone on the side of the road, confused and terrified, unable to grasp what had just taken place. All he could do was watch as his owner’s car grew smaller in the distance, disappearing from view. Why are they leaving me here? Are they coming back?...
Outbursts by Katie Porter threaten gubernatorial ambitions
Former Rep. Katie Porter (D-Irvine) had a narrow edge in polls in the 2026 gubernatorial race. But recent videos that have emerged of her cursing at a staff member and growing prickly during a television news interview have prompted renewed concerns about her temperament.
Driver raises concern after making disturbing discovery in local mall parking garage: ‘Luckily nobody...
"Why go through the hassle of damaging a business property?" Driver raises concern after making disturbing discovery in local mall parking garage: 'Luckily nobody got hurt' first appeared on The Cool Down .
New study unearths details about hidden threat in drinking water: ‘We’re in a different...
The University of California, Irvine published a study on individuals living in Orange County, California, between 2000 and 2019. New study unearths details about hidden threat in drinking water: 'We're in a different world now' first appeared on The Cool Down .
California oil workers face an uncertain future in the state’s energy transition
California is grappling with how to support oil workers who are being displaced from their jobs amid the state's energy transition. One employee at a refinery in Los Angeles slated to close this year
Man fatally shot in Long Beach early Sunday morning
Homicide detectives are investigating after a man was shot and killed early Sunday in Long Beach, authorities said. Officers responded at approximately 1:28 a.m. to the 200 block of Falcon Avenue following reports of a shooting, according to the Long Beach Police Department. Upon arrival, they found a male adult...
Chocolate Bash Franchise Expands with Three New Southern California Locations
Chocolate Bash Franchising LLC has signed a multi-unit franchise agreement to open three new locations in Southern California. Entrepreneurs Mohamad Ghacham, Mohamed Husseini Saab, and Ali Ghacham will bring the brand’s signature crepes, waffles, and chocolate-dipped treats to Anaheim, Downey, and Hollywood. The...
