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Lawsuits? Lithium? Legislation? These climate stories shaped Southern California in 2023

By Orange County on December 26, 2023

Southern California got a welcome reprieve from being on the front lines of climate change in 2023, with a wet winter and relatively mild summer…

Cook’s Corner ‘Boss Lady’ exhibits grace under pressure

By Orange County on December 26, 2023

Rhonda Palmeri is trailing the big dogs wearing Christmas jammies to the spot where they’ll pose for a portrait with — who else? —Santa Paws.…

Egypt floats plan to end Israel-Hamas war. The proposal gets a cool reception

By Orange County on December 25, 2023

By SAMY MAGDY, NAJIB JOBAIN and JOSEF FEDERMAN CAIRO — Israel and Hamas on Monday gave cool public receptions to an Egyptian proposal to end…

Migrant caravan in southern Mexico marks Christmas Day by trudging onward

By Orange County on December 25, 2023

By EDGAR H. CLEMENTE HUIXTLA, Mexico — Christmas Day meant the same as any other day for thousands of migrants walking through southern Mexico: more…

Pope Francis denounces the weapons industry as he makes a Christmas appeal for peace in the world

By Orange County on December 25, 2023

By NICOLE WINFIELD (Associated Press) ROME (AP) — Pope Francis on Monday blasted the weapons industry and its “instruments of death” that fuel wars as…

AQMD bans indoor and outdoor wood burning on Christmas Day

By Orange County on December 24, 2023

Air quality regulators today banned indoor and outdoor wood burning in much of the Southland on Christmas Day due to a forecast of high air…

Developer Harrah ready to launch 15-story apartment tower, hotel in Santa Ana

By Orange County on December 24, 2023

A high-rise project bringing apartments, retail, restaurants, hotel rooms and meeting space to the historic heart of downtown Santa Ana is on the verge of…

What’s behind California’s skyrocketing spending and $68 billion deficit?

By Orange County on December 24, 2023

Inflation-adjusted numbers for per-resident state spending over 50+ years Is California on a bender? The state’s per-capita spending has more than tripled over the past…

Middle class, hungry in south OC? LaVal Brewer offers two words: dignity, respect

By Orange County on December 24, 2023

To understand the new economic rules that are transforming LaVal Brewer’s world – he’s chief executive at South County Outreach, an Irvine-based nonprofit that offers…

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.…