Orange Journey — Local News

Grants to Nine Local Organizations, Including $3 Million for Lake Forest Family Housing, Aim to Address Housing Insecurity.

City Officials Propose New Fees and Hiring Slowdowns to Address Growing Shortfalls, While Residents Mourn the Passing of Milan Panić, an Entrepreneur and Former Prime Minister.

As Condominium Complexes Age and Costs Rise, Residents Are Struggling with Unanticipated Fees for Long-Overdue Maintenance, Impacting Budgets and the Housing Market.

City Officials and Industry Observers Raise Concerns That a Community Workforce Agreement Is Contributing to Project Overruns and a Lack of Competitive Bids.

Forecasters Anticipate an Unusually Long Period of Extreme Heat, with Triple-Digit Temperatures Expected in Parts of Southern California and an Extreme Heat Watch Issued for Orange County.

Advances in Technology, Flexible Payment Options, and a Focus on Practical Benefits Are Prompting More Locals to Consider Alternatives to Daily Corrective Lenses.

A Redacted Legal Claim Filed by Mayor Ashleigh Aitken's Policy Adviser Details Allegations of a Hostile Workplace, Including Racial and Homophobic Slurs, and Concerns About the Mayor's Conduct Related to Alcohol.

A Planned Recognition by Councilmember Ben Vazquez for Former Councilmember Roman Reyna Draws Scrutiny Due to Reyna’s Past Conviction and Outstanding Restitution.

A New Sports Program Agreement with the Treigning Lab Faces Questions Regarding Its Procurement Process, Financial Terms, and Compliance with State Building Regulations.

Governor Newsom Signs New Legislation Removing Utility Permission Requirements for Small Solar Panels, While Also Addressing Grid Infrastructure and Power Market Access for Home Energy Devices.

Governor Newsom's Signature on AB 1267 Establishes 18 as the Minimum Age for Marriage Statewide, a Change Actively Sought by Tustin-Based Global Hope 365.

The Ducks Prepare to Open Their New Season Facing Questions About Momentum After Significant Player Departures and Key Contract Decisions Made During the Summer.

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.