Health & Environment

A Wildfire Impacting San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano Damaged Six Homes, Led to Thousands of Evacuations, and Remains 5% Contained as Fire Crews Continue Their Efforts.

A Rapidly Spreading Wildfire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano Has Destroyed or Damaged Multiple Properties and Led to Thousands of Residents Being Ordered to Evacuate.

The Agreement, Announced by the Orange County District Attorney's Office, Includes Funds for Residents, Businesses, Public Agency Reimbursement, and a Robust Safety Plan Following the Widespread Memorial Day Weekend Incident.

Following Tropical Storm Rachel, City Officials Have Reopened Major Coastal Access Points While Continuing Efforts to Mitigate Lingering Flood Threats and Protect Properties.

Newport Beach and Long Beach Experienced Significant Flooding on Friday as Strong Waves and High Tides Were Exacerbated by Tropical Storm Rachel Offshore.

Forecasters Anticipate Cooler Temperatures, Significant Rainfall Potential, and Dangerous Beach Conditions for the Weekend and Early Next Week.

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.

The Move Transfers Operational Responsibility for Both the Orange and the New $118 Million Irvine Facilities to the Orange County Health Care Agency.

Dangerous Temperatures Are Expected to Remain Widespread Across Coastal and Inland Areas, with Highs Significantly Above Normal for This Time of Year.

Bright Paths Recovery Aims to Enhance Engagement in Treatment by Integrating Everyday Comforts and Routines with Structured Clinical Care.

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.

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

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.

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.

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

State and Local Agencies Mobilize to Capture Stormwater and Replenish Groundwater Supplies as Strong El Niño Increases Odds of Significant Rainfall.

Coastal Erosion, Exacerbated by Predicted Strong El Niño Conditions, Poses a Significant Threat to the Pacific Surfliner, Leading to Frequent Closures and Jeopardizing a Vital Transportation Link.

Pacific Hurricanes Polo and Odalys Are Forecast to Bring Rough Seas and Higher Water Levels to Southern California Beaches Early Next Week, Prompting Local Readiness Efforts.

The Collaborative Effort Aims to Prepare for El Niño and Assess the Practicality of Manual Vegetation Removal for Future Waterway Maintenance.

While Hurricane Polo Is Not Expected to Make Landfall, South Swells Could Bring Significant Impacts to Southern California's Coastline Early Next Week, According to Forecasters.

Historic Nesting Events by Olive Ridley Sea Turtles in Seal Beach and Huntington Beach Prompt Wildlife Protection Efforts and Raise Questions About Changing Ocean Conditions.

As a Significantly Strong El Niño Climate Pattern Approaches, Residents and Business Owners Are Encouraged to Take Proactive Measures to Mitigate Potential Risks This Winter.

Federal Authorities Confirm First-Ever Recorded Natural Nesting for Sea Turtles on U.s. West Coast, with Sites Now Monitored in Surfside, Seal Beach, and Huntington Beach.