Orange Journey — Local News

New State Mandates, Some Taking Effect This Week and Others by July 1, 2026, Are Set to Reshape Daily Routines and Business Operations Across Local Communities, Including Anaheim, Irvine, and Santa Ana.

City Staff and Industry Groups Report Difficulties Including Inadequate Bids and Significant Project Cost Increases Under the Agreement, Which Mayor Connor Traut Supported.

Officer Nathan Garcia Reportedly Had Multiple Interactions with 19-Year-Old Albert Arzola in the Months Leading up to the December 2025 Incident.

Public Records Show the Director Claims a Texas Home as Her Primary Residence for Tax Purposes, While Working Full-Time in Orange County and Receiving Over $373,000 in Taxpayer Funds.

New Legislation, SB 954, Aims to Roll Back Broad Industrial Exemptions Following a Chemical Incident That Forced 40,000 Orange County Residents to Evacuate.

Controversy Grows as Supervisor Sarmiento Faces Scrutiny for Past Votes on Funding the Hesperian Way Project.

The Decision to Pause Planned Vegetation Removal in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks Near Doheny State Beach Followed Concerns From Activists and Questions About State Approval.

Unlike Neighboring Counties, Orange County's Current System for Restaurant Health Inspections Keeps Diners in the Dark About Food Safety Standards.

Voters Prepare for the June 2 Election with Multiple County and State Offices Featuring Incumbents Facing Scrutiny and Challengers Making Their Case.

The Upcoming Garden Grove City Council Meeting Will Address New Safety Protocols for Hotel Employees and a Revived Proposal to Prohibit Smoking in Public Parks.

A Pilot and His Nephew Emerged Unharmed After Their Small Aircraft Experienced Engine Trouble Shortly After Takeoff From John Wayne Airport, Prompting an Unexpected Landing on the Sand.

The "Breakfast in the Classroom" Initiative Now Offers Free, Nutritious Morning Meals to More Than 600 Students Across Three Elementary Schools, Supported by Non-Profit Funding.

Concerns Emerge Regarding Potential Effects on State Fiscal Health, Local Businesses, and Community Safety Under One Candidate's Proposals.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Continued Their Winning Streak at Home, While the Los Angeles Angels Suffered Another Extra-Inning Defeat.

Candidates for Two Open Seats Present Distinct Approaches to Student Focus, Financial Oversight, and Student Privacy, Sparking Debate Over the District's Direction.

Huntington Beach and Pacifica Secure Commanding Victories as Three of Five Local Teams Start the Season Successfully.

All Seven Comprehensive High Schools in the District Placed Among the Top 20 Percent Nationwide in U.s. News & World Report's Annual Evaluation.

A Los Angeles-Based Addiction Treatment Center Is Challenging Traditional Rehab Models by Focusing on Personalized Care That Keeps Individuals Connected to Familiar Routines and Emotional Anchors.

“the End of Oak Street,” Starring Anne Hathaway, Offers a Blend of Family Drama and Sci-Fi Chaos, Drawing Comparisons to Classic Summer Blockbusters.

Upcoming Elections in Rancho Santa Margarita Draw Attention to City Council Dynamics, New Election Processes, and Ongoing Investigations Involving Several City Officials and Their Associates.

California's Community Schools Partnership Program Secures $1 Billion Annually, with Local Districts Receiving $35.5 Million to Expand Student and Family Support Initiatives.

Governor Newsom's Signing of AB 46 Empowers Courts to Deny Diversion in Cases Where Defendants Pose an Undue Risk to Community Safety, a Move Lauded by Orange County Officials.

Amidst Evolving Social Habits and a Shifting Economy, Orange County Residents Are Redefining How They Spend Their Free Time, Integrating Vibrant Local Scenes with Cost-Effective Digital Experiences.

Nearly 100 High Schoolers Connected with STEM Professionals and Alumni to Build Skills for Future Careers and Community Impact.

Federal and Local Officials Announced Do’s Resignation and Plea Agreement Following an Investigation Into $9.3 Million in Covid-19 Related Contracts.