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State, creditors bring down hammer on embattled developer of homeless housing projects

By Orange County on December 24, 2023

A developer that accepted millions of dollars from a massive program to house the homeless is under investigation by the state for failing to live…

Man found dead on Beach Boulevard in La Habra, possibly after hit-and-run crash

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

A man was found dead on Beach Boulevard in La Habra on Saturday morning, Dec. 23 and police believe he was hit by a vehicle…

Americans beg for help getting family out of Gaza. “I just want to see my mother again,’ a son says

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

By Ellen Knickmeyer | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Fadi Sckak has already lost his father to the violence in Gaza. He wants to help his…

Coronavirus levels rising in Los Angeles County

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

Health officials are urging people to exercise caution during upcoming holiday celebrations, with coronavirus transmission once again on the rise across Los Angeles County. The…

Garden Grove man struck, killed in Westminster hit-and-run

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

A Garden Grove man was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Westminster Saturday morning, Dec. 23, and police are searching for the car and its…

Stretch of Laguna Beach coast closed due to sewage spill

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

An area of coastline in Laguna Beach has been closed to swimmers, surfers and divers due to a sewage spill, authorities said Saturday, Dec. 23.…

12 gifts to help California’s languishing economy

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

California’s economy could use some holiday cheer. Yes, like the nation, the state avoided a recession in 2023 despite numerous challenges, including a Federal Reserve…

Want to vote in the presidential primary election? Here’s how

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

Interested in voting in the primary elections for president? Make sure to check your voter registration before the primary election day. California has a unique primary…

Small earthquake strikes near Huntington Beach; no damage reported

By Orange County on December 23, 2023

A small earthquake struck late Friday near Huntington Beach, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. Huntington Beach police said there were no immediate reports of…

Ralphs illegally rejected hundreds of job seekers based on minor criminal convictions, state alleges

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

The Ralphs grocery store chain violated the rights of hundreds of Southern California job seekers by asking them on employment applications whether they had a…

Rose Parade 2024: Here’s how diversity will be reflected in this year’s entries

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

From a colorful Armenian heritage float decorated with red Christmas mums, to a bright, flower-adorned dragon celebrating L.A.’s Asian and Latino cultures, the 2024 Rose…

Tustin to start testing homes for asbestos in soil, dust

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

The city will soon begin testing soil and dust at Tustin residents’ homes for any asbestos or lead emitted from the burnt north hangar at…

Southern California hiring pace slows in November

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

A record number of Southern Californians were working in November, despite a hiring pace that was three-quarters what’s normal for the month. My trusty spreadsheet,…

Gaza death toll exceeds 20,000 as Israel expands ground war

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

By Najib Jobain and Sam Magdy | Associated Press RAFAH, Gaza Strip — Israel’s war to destroy Hamas has killed more than 20,000 Palestinians, health…

Dates announced for 2024 U.S. Open of Surfing in Huntington Beach

By Orange County on December 22, 2023

The US Open of Surfing, a mega surf contest and action-sports festival held each year on the sand in Huntington Beach, will next be Aug.…