July 4th saw deadly explosions, law enforcement via drones, and surges in calls to police Here's how Southern California fire and police departments prepared for and responded to one of the busiest days of the year.
‘Tabletop’ exercise simulated real fire in Laguna Beach, helped with successful outcome, officials say
Laguna Beach tragedy highlights how rare — and serious — teen driving lesson crashes can be By Sydney Barragan June 30, 2025 at 2:20 p.m. Fatal crashes involving 15-year-old drivers in the region are rare, with a total of just...
World champs Tomson, Marks and nonprofit Surfrider earns surf honors By Laylan Connelly June 20, 2025 at 7:48 a.m. The Surf Industry Members Association held its annual Waterman's Ball, a fundraiser and awards at...
Laguna Beach City Council pushes ahead with making Forest Avenue promenade permanent By Erika I. Ritchie June 18, 2025 at 12:11 p.m. A final design plan still needs to be developed, and some other details, including cost,...
Former Laguna Beach home of Festival of Arts co-founder relists for $3.8M By Sandra Barrera June 17, 2025 at 3:30 p.m. The home benefits from the Mills Act, which provides annual property tax savings in return...
Fewer sewage spills closed OC beaches in 2024 than 25-year average, new report said By Laylan Connelly June 6, 2025 at 11:39 a.m. The OC Health Care Agency recently released its Harbor and Bay Water Quality Report, a...
KelpFest this weekend celebrates return of giant kelp forests By Erika I. Ritchie June 7, 2025 at 4:59 p.m. KelpFest will be held on Saturday, June 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. A...
Main Beach Park in Laguna Beach, already popular, debuts new amenities By Erika I. Ritchie June 4, 2025 at 7:33 a.m. The $1.4 million project was started in January and completed in time for the summer...
The 7 best rooftop restaurants in Orange County By Brock Keeling May 28, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. Escape crowded beaches by heading to one of Orange County's high-elevation rooftop restaurants for sweeping...
Huntington Beach Councilmember Gracey Van Der Mark eyes Assembly seat By Kaitlyn Schallhorn May 23, 2025 at 8:13 a.m. Van Der Mark enjoys a conservative majority on the Huntington Beach Council. That would be...
Orange County to remember its fallen heroes on Memorial Day By Heather McRea May 22, 2025 at 2:31 p.m. Here is a list of several of the ceremonies and events planned to honor the...