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Orange County's Average Price Per Gallon Fell to $5.994 on Saturday, Marking the 23rd Consecutive Day of Decreases, Largely Due to Governor Newsom's Decision to Allow Earlier Sales of Winter-Blend Fuel.

The Union Representing Waste and Public Works Employees Temporarily Halted Picketing, Allowing County Landfills to Reopen Ahead of Friday's Special Closed-Door Meeting of the Orange County Board of Supervisors.

The LOSSAN Rail Corridor, a Vital Link for Commuters, Was Shut Down for Weeks in Early 2025, Highlighting Broader Challenges of Coastal Erosion and Growing Wildfire Threats From a Changing Climate Across the South Orange County Coast.

A Rapidly Spreading Brush Fire, Driven by Fierce Santa Ana Winds, Destroyed Structures in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano on Friday, Forcing Widespread Evacuations and Early School Dismissals.

A Wildfire Burned 570 Acres Across Both Cities, Prompting Thousands of Residents to Evacuate and Impacting Local Schools, with No Containment Reported Saturday.

The National Weather Service Warns of Lingering Minor to Moderate Coastal Flooding and Elevated Surf, with High Tides Expected Monday and Tuesday Mornings.

High Tides Exceeding Seven Feet, Combined with Large Swells and Rain, Are Expected to Bring Damaging Coastal Flooding and Erosion to Local Beaches Through Sunday, with Advisories Extending Into Next Week.

The New Online Hub Offers Preparedness Resources as Newport Beach Declares a Local Emergency Due to Inundated Streets and High Surf Warnings Continue for Area Beaches.

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.

Coastal Orange County Expects Relief From Persistent Heat, While Forecasters Monitor Potential Showers for Southern California and Coastal Flooding for Los Angeles County.

Dangerous Temperatures, up to 105 Degrees, Are Forecast to Persist Across Coastal and Inland Areas, with Limited Overnight Relief Before a Weekend Cooling Trend.

City Officials Acknowledge That Decades of Under-Prioritization Have Left San Clemente's Coastline Vulnerable, Prompting Residents and Leaders to Seek Urgent Solutions as Neighboring Newport Beach Moves Quickly to Restore Its Shores.

County Officials Are Seeking State and Federal Resources to Protect San Clemente Homes, Beaches, and Infrastructure Following Hurricane Marie and Ahead of a Predicted Super El Niño Winter.

The City Council Approved a $1.5 Million Contract with Healthcare in Action, Replacing Be Well Oc, Whose Parent Nonprofit Cited Financial Inability to Continue Services Due to an Ongoing Dispute with Orange County.

As E-Bike-Related Deaths, Injuries, and Felonies Escalate, Orange County Officials and Residents Are Debating Whether a Focus on Education and Enforcement or Significant Infrastructure Improvements Will Best Curb the Worsening Trend.

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department Exceeded Its Budget by Nearly $30 Million Last Fiscal Year, Leading County Officials to Explain the Pattern as a Deliberate Budgeting Approach by the County Executive Officer's Office.

Amid Growing Privacy Concerns, Residents and Some Elected Officials in Santa Ana and Fullerton Are Challenging the Use of Automated License Plate Reader Cameras, Prompting Calls for Contract Reviews and Public Presentations.

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.

Laguna Beach and Dana Point Issued Declarations After Recent High Surf, While San Clemente Assesses Significant Damage to Its Pier and Critical Train Corridor Ahead of a Strong El Niño Forecast.

As Inland Temperatures Soar Toward 100 Degrees and Humidity Lingers From Tropical Storm Marie, Community Centers and Libraries Offer Relief for Residents Across the County.

High Surf From Tropical Storm Marie Damaged a Section of Train Tracks, Halting Rail Service Between South Orange County and Oceanside.

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.