Orange Journey — Local News

Bright Uro Has Completed a New Clean Room at Its Irvine Headquarters, Boosting Its Ability to Produce Advanced Bladder Diagnostic Systems in Orange County.

California Authorities Shut Down the Irvine-Based Financial Institution, with Another Bank Quickly Stepping in to Assume Customer Deposits and Acquire Assets.

City Resources, Including Officers and Wildlife Experts, Were Deployed for Hours Following a Report of a Venomous Snake That Later Proved to Be Based on a Fabricated Image.

The Irvine-Based Hotel Management Group Has Extended Its Operating Agreement for the Huntington Beach Resort for Five Years, Coinciding with Significant Property-Wide Upgrades.

A Significant Public Safety Response Was Launched After an Individual Reported a Deadly Gaboon Viper Sighting, Later Admitting the Photographic Evidence Was Created by Artificial Intelligence.

A Federal Judge in Santa Ana Has Ordered a Former FBI Informant to Compile All His Notes Related to a 2006 Surveillance Operation, as a Class-Action Lawsuit Alleging Improper Spying on Local Muslims Moves Forward.

Advisories Remain in Effect for Local Beaches as Swells From Tropical Storms Combine with High Tides, Raising Concerns for Property Owners and Public Safety.

Bob Chapek, in His New Book and Recent Comments, Addresses Criticism Regarding Significant Cost Increases and New Paid Offerings at Disneyland, Citing Strong Financial Performance During His Tenure.

Governor Gavin Newsom Has Enacted New Regulations for Wildfire Insurance and Mortgage Relief but Rejected Measures Aimed at Specific Claims-Handling Issues Affecting January 2025 Wildfire Survivors.

Advocates Are Urging the Board of Supervisors to Adopt a Visible Letter Grading System for Food Establishments, Noting Orange County Stands Apart From Neighboring Counties in Consumer Information.

Jury Selection Is Underway for a Beaumont Man Accused of a 2015 Shooting Death Following a Vehicle Collision.

A Federal Judge Has Cleared the Path for a Former FBI Undercover Operative to Provide Crucial Testimony in a Class-Action Case Alleging Improper Government Spying on Local Muslim Communities.

Forecasters Warn of High Surf, Erosion, and Potential Flooding as Hurricane Polo and Tropical Storm Odalys Send Powerful Waves Toward Orange County Beaches.

Urgent Efforts to Shield Homes and Critical Rail Infrastructure From Powerful El Niño Waves Are Raising Concerns About the Long-Term Impact on California's Cherished Sandy Beaches.

Despite Intentions to Stabilize Housing Costs, Current Market Data Suggests Rents Are Increasing Faster in Santa Ana Than in Most of the Los Angeles Metro Area.

The Candidate Cited the Department of Motor Vehicles' High Fees and Bureaucratic Sprawl in His Plan to Overhaul the State Agency.

The Average Cost Per Gallon in the County Has Surged for 40 Consecutive Days, Nearing Its All-Time Peak Set in October 2022.

A Los Angeles-Based Luxury Addiction Treatment Center Rethinks Traditional Approaches by Incorporating Elements Like Private Chefs and Pet-Friendly Accommodations Into Its Structured Clinical Care.

The California Avocado Commission Advocates for a New Import Policy to Protect Local Farms Facing Pressures From Mexican Imports and Organized Crime.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Highlights Critical Safety Measures During Child Passenger Safety Week, as a New State Law Approaches in 2027.

A Substantial State Investment in Outreach Encourages Workers to Report Violations, Underscoring New Compliance Challenges for Local Businesses.

The State's Plan to Increase the Hourly Minimum by 2027 Is Drawing Criticism for Its Potential Impact on Inflation, Small Businesses, and Entry-Level Employment Across the Region.

New State Regulations, Effective January 2025, Expand the Definition of 'Flavored' Products and Prohibit Online Sales Into Orange County.

An Accountant Known for Community Accountability and Financial Scrutiny Seeks to Bring Her Experience to Placentia City Hall.

Five Individuals Were Arrested, and Over $4.3 Million in Suspected Stolen Catalytic Converters Were Recovered Following a Three-Month Multi-Agency Investigation Spanning Orange and Los Angeles Counties.