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Gas Prices in Orange and Los Angeles Counties Have Seen Consistent Declines for Over Two Weeks, a Trend Attributed to Governor Gavin Newsom's Decision to Allow the Sale of Cheaper Winter-Blend Gasoline Earlier Than Scheduled.
Driven by Santa Ana Winds, a Friday Blaze Destroyed Multimillion-Dollar Homes, Closed a Freeway Off-Ramp, and Led to Early School Dismissals Across Both Cities.
Compass Energy Storage Withdrew Its State Application for a Proposed 13-Acre Facility After Residents Raised Years of Wildfire and Proximity Concerns.
The National Weather Service Forecasts Dry Weather and Increased Temperatures by the End of the Week, Following the Departure of Recent Storm Remnants.
Residents Can Explore Local Waters and Learn About Marine Mammals, Including Migrating Whales and Playful Dolphins, on Select Dates From October to December 2026.
Average Prices at the Pump in Orange County Continue to Fall, Driven by an Early Shift to Winter-Blend Gasoline, Offering Local Commuters and Families Some Relief.
The National Weather Service Forecasts Periodic Downpours and Significant Onshore Wind Gusts From Sunday Through Tuesday as a Low-Pressure System Moves Across Southern California.
Coastal Orange County Expects Relief From Persistent Heat, While Forecasters Monitor Potential Showers for Southern California and Coastal Flooding for Los Angeles County.
Residents in Orange and Los Angeles Counties Are Seeing a Fifth Consecutive Day of Lower Gas Prices, Driven by Governor Newsom's Decision to Allow Earlier Sales of Cheaper Winter-Blend Gasoline.
Dangerous Temperatures, up to 105 Degrees, Are Forecast to Persist Across Coastal and Inland Areas, with Limited Overnight Relief Before a Weekend Cooling Trend.
The $6.8 Million Facility on Alpaz Street Officially Welcomed Skaters, Marking the Culmination of a Community-Identified Priority and a Partnership with Dana Point.
A Legal Dispute Over a 'Mayhem' Logo Has Concluded with a Financial Cost for the Local Surfboard Shaper, Igniting an Online Fan War.
Local Residents Could See Impacts as Orange County and Its Contract Cities, Including San Clemente and Dana Point, Struggle to Afford Law Enforcement Raises While Balancing Budgets.
A Retired Finance Researcher's Analysis Suggests the County's Financial Plan Is Too Vague for Residents to Provide Meaningful Input on Its $10.6 Billion Spending During a Public Comment Period.
Frustration Over the Andrew Do Scandal and Recent Audit Findings Is Prompting Supervisors Janet Nguyen and Vicente Sarmiento to Push for Stronger Investigative Tools at the County Level.
The County Budget & Finance Office Encourages San Clemente Residents to Submit Feedback on the 2026 Strategic Financial Plan Before the September 20 Deadline, Shaping Future County Services and Investments.
Residents Across Orange County Will Consider 13 Local Ballot Initiatives This Year, Including Tax Increases, Changes to Voting Systems, and Term Limits.
High Tides and Rainfall From the Outskirts of Hurricane Marie Have Forced Emergency Repairs and a Multi-Day Closure of the Metrolink Pacific Surfliner Tracks, Reigniting Local Debate Over Long-Term Solutions for the Eroding Coastline.
Council Members Approved Treatment for Additional Canary Island Date Palms to Combat a Fatal Invasive Beetle Species but Will Implement the Plan During Budget Review After Gathering Resident Feedback on the Trees' Importance.
