BUFFALO, N.Y. — Convicted former movie producer Harvey Weinstein is expected to appear briefly via video from a New York prison Friday as part of…
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Bubble Watch: Appraisers see overinflated home prices in Southern California
By Orange County on December 11, 2020
“Bubble Watch” digs into trends that may indicate economic and/or housing market troubles ahead. Buzz: A novel home valuation index hints that buyers are overpaying for…
The law on securing a car or truck’s load comes down to judgment
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
Q. Hey Honkster: I have a big gripe! Nothing makes me more mad than to get behind one of those large trucks hauling sand or…
Orange County courts announce new jury trial restrictions due to coronavirus
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
The Orange County Superior Court is temporarily halting new civil trials, and some non-time-sensitive criminal trials, following the institution of statewide stay-at-home orders meant to…
Coronavirus state tracker: California reported 198 new deaths, surpassed 12,000 hospitalizations as of Dec. 10
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
The state reported 32,191 new cases of the virus, bringing the total number of infections to 1,451,955, according to official totals from California public health…
Ellen DeGeneres tests positive for COVID-19
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Comedian and talk show host Ellen DeGeneres announced Thursday that she has tested positive for COVID-19. “Hi everyone, I want to let…
Hunter Biden tax probe examining Chinese business dealings
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
By ERIC TUCKER, MICHAEL BALSAMO and JONATHAN LEMIRE | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department is investigating the finances of President-elect Joe Biden’s son,…
Coastal Commission gives OC Parks more time to plan for Capo Beach’s future
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
Rock boulders and sand bags serving as a bandage to save what’s left at Capistrano Beach can remain – for now. The California Coastal Commission…
US experts convene to decide whether to OK Pfizer vaccine
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A U.S. government advisory panel convened on Thursday to decide whether to endorse mass…
Biden taps Susan Rice as domestic policy adviser, Denis McDonough for VA
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
By JULIE PACE and ZEKE MILLER | Associated Press WASHINGTON — President-elect Joe Biden is naming Susan Rice as director of the White House Domestic…
US B-52H bombers fly to Middle East to deter Iran
By Orange County on December 10, 2020
By LOLITA C. BALDOR | Associated Press WASHINGTON — In a new show of military might, two American bomber aircraft took off from the United…
Hanukkah brings light to Jewish community amid global pandemic
By Orange County on December 9, 2020
Each year, Temple Beth El’s youth group in Riverside gathers in the home of one of its members to package gifts for those in need,…
Irvine, Orange and other cities use ‘bait bikes’ to catch thieves
By Orange County on December 9, 2020
When thieves in Irvine snapped loose a locked bike and left with their valuable haul on a Sunday in late November, police tracked them. As…
Coronavirus state tracker: California reported 34,775 new case, 212 new deaths as of Dec. 9
By Orange County on December 9, 2020
The state reported on Tuesday, Dec. 9, another record number of 34,775 new cases of the virus reported in a day, bringing the total number…
Firefighters get 90% containment on Bond fire in Orange County canyons
By Orange County on December 9, 2020
Slowly and steadily, firefighters battling the Bond fire were nearing full containment of the blaze – securing another portion of the fire’s perimeter overnight, officials…