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Santa Ana Mayoral Race Takes Shape: a Look at the Three Candidates' Visions for 2026
Incumbent Mayor Valerie Amezcua, Attorney Dan Shimell, and Commissioner Dwayne Shipp Present Distinct Platforms Focusing on Public Safety, Housing, and Community Engagement Ahead of the 2026 Election.
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Newport Beach Declares Emergency Amid Significant Coastal Flooding Threat
City Officials Have Closed Piers and Beaches and Are Distributing Sandbags as High Surf and Elevated Tides Threaten Homes and Businesses Across the Balboa Peninsula and Other Low-Lying Areas.

Neeld Family Vineyards Plans Newport Beach Site
A Recent State Alcoholic Beverage Control Record Indicates Pending Licenses for Wholesale and Off-Premises Retail Operations in Orange County.

Newport Beach Declares Local Emergency Following Coastal Flooding
City Officials Cite Higher-Than-Normal Surf and Elevated Tides From Tropical Storm Rachel, Warning of Continued Flood Risks and Urging Residents to Take Precautions.

Santa Ana Parolee Apprehended at Border on Child Molestation Accusations
Alejandro Navarrete Mendoza, a 42-Year-Old Parolee, Faces Multiple Severe Charges Following His Arrest by Authorities Attempting to Cross the Border Last Week.

Orange County Coast Faces Unprecedented Flood Risk From Kelvin Wave and El Niño
A Subtle yet Powerful Kelvin Wave Is Converging with a Strengthening El Niño, Threatening Orange County Cities and Coastal Properties with Potentially Record-High Sea Levels and Significant Damage.

Sweet Tomatoes Targets Fountain Valley for California Comeback in 2027
The All-You-Can-Eat Chain Plans Its First California Reopening Since Filing for Bankruptcy in 2020, Selecting a Former Orange County Site for Its Return.

Disneyland Adjusts Ticket Prices Modestly; Universal Studios Neighbors Voice Noise Concerns
The Magic Kingdom Implements One of Its Smallest Overall Increases in Recent History, While a New Coaster at Universal Studios Hollywood Draws Complaints From Toluca Lake Residents.

Orange County Assumes Direct Control Over Be Well OC Behavioral Health Campuses
The Move Transfers Operational Responsibility for Both the Orange and the New $118 Million Irvine Facilities to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Extreme Heat Warnings Persist Across Orange County Through Thursday
Dangerous Temperatures Are Expected to Remain Widespread Across Coastal and Inland Areas, with Highs Significantly Above Normal for This Time of Year.

Irvine's Fieldai Poised for Significant Funding Round
The Irvine-Based Robotics Company, Founded in 2023, Is Reportedly Raising $700 Million at a $10 Billion Valuation, Significantly Increasing Its Market Value.

Irvine Real Estate Agent Charged with Covert Surveillance for Chinese Government
Federal Prosecutors Allege Wanying 'Heather' Zhang Spied on the Son of Taiwan's President on U.s. Soil, Raising National Security Concerns.

Indio Murder Trial Commences After Years of Legal Delays

California Redistricting Narrows House Battlegrounds, Impacts Local Representation
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Newport Beach Declares Emergency Amid Significant Coastal Flooding Threat

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