Santa Ana set to join cities regulating self-service checkouts
Long Beach was the first in California last year, followed by Costa Mesa in February.
May 8, 2026Open source
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Review: ‘Fremont Ave.’ seeks a route out of family dysfunction in Costa Mesa
Reggie D. White's new play at South Coast Repertory about multiple generations of a Black family in Los Angeles is about finding answers and seeking reconcil...
May 6, 2026Open source
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Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 9, 2026Open source
Map: 100 Southern California independent bookstores to visit in 2026
Bookmark and save the updated map to find bookshops in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond.
Jun 6, 2026Open source
Orange County chemical leak in California draws anger, questions after evacuations lifted: "We demand accou...
As evacuation orders were lifted Tuesday night, a group of angered residents took to an emergency city council meeting to express continued concern.
May 27, 2026Open source
All evacuation orders lifted near Orange County chemical incident in California after officials find no ris...
Orange County officials say about 16,000 residents remain evacuated from their homes.
May 27, 2026Open source
Orange County DA launches probe into toxic chemical leak in California Orange County District Attorney Todd...
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Saturday announced that his office had launched an investigation into a Garden Grove-based aerospace facility...
May 26, 2026Open source
Federal government approves emergency declaration for Orange County amid chemical threat
Gov. Gavin Newsom and other elected officials in Southern California had requested that President Donald Trump approve an emergency declaration.
May 26, 2026Open source
Orange County evacuees remain displaced as they hope to return to normal
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
May 26, 2026Open source
Overnight mission determines Orange County tanks will not explode
News Home Page California Election 2024 Housing & Homelessness Politics Science & Medicine World & Nation Business Artificial Intelligence Autos Jobs, Labor...
May 26, 2026Open source
Garden Grove Chemical Threat
Coverage of toxic chemical threat at a Garden Grove aerospace plant forcing evacuations in Orange County, California
May 25, 2026Open source
40,000 people under evacuation orders after a chemical tank leak in Southern California
About 40,000 people are under evacuation and schools have shut down in California due to a chemical tank leak. (Jeff Gritchen/The Orange County Register via AP)
May 23, 2026Open source
Map: 100 Southern California independent bookstores to visit in 2026
Bookmark and save the updated map to find bookshops in Los Angeles, Orange County, the Inland Empire and beyond.
May 20, 2026Open source
E-bike injuries top cause of OC pediatric ER visits, DA says
Electric bike injuries are now the leading cause of pediatric ER visits in Orange County as California cracks down on high-speed sales and prosecutes parents...
May 19, 2026Open source
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Rich Paul opens up about moving from friends to more with Adele
The founder, agent and entrepreneur opened up about meeting longtime partner Adele on a June episode of Craig Melvin’s “Glass Half Full” podcast.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Officials defend California governor's race, say it's accurate not 'rigged'
Elections officials defended California's election counting process saying it's accurate and fair, not rigged like some outsiders have claimed.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton will face off in November's election for governor of California
Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in the race for California governor, the Associated Press reported Friday night.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
San Jose, CA, Firefighter Pocketed More than $1M in Overtime in Three Years
In 2025, San Jose Fire Engineer Spence Piercy earned $437,337 in overtime last year, twice his base pay.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Young Kim and Ken Calvert projected to face off in Republican-on-Republican battle for California’s 40th...
That means Democrats are locked out of the race for California's 40th Congressional District.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Massive surf hits the coast and leads to several rescues, mutant Wedge draws crowds
The National Weather Service issued a Beach Hazard Statement for the Southern California coast through Thursday afternoon — the largest waves are anticipat...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton hasn’t seen evidence of election rigging in California’s race for governor
Steve Hilton's comments put him somewhat at odds with President Donald Trump, a supporter, who alleged that Democrats are rigging the election
Jun 10, 2026Open source
It’s official: Becerra, Hilton move on to November governor’s election
Former Democratic U.S. Health Secretary and California Attorney General Becerra will face off in November against Republican former Fox host Hilton.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Google-backed initiative seeks to release 32 million mosquitoes in 2 states for disease control
The Debug project is seeking permission from the EPA to release up to 32 million sterilized mosquitoes in both Florida and California over a 2-year period.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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Costa Mesa is in Orange County, California.
Region: Southern California
ZIP Codes
92626, 92627, 92628
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Rich Paul opens up about moving from friends to more with Adele
The founder, agent and entrepreneur opened up about meeting longtime partner Adele on a June episode of Craig Melvin’s “Glass Half Full” podcast.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Officials defend California governor's race, say it's accurate not 'rigged'
Elections officials defended California's election counting process saying it's accurate and fair, not rigged like some outsiders have claimed.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Becerra and Hilton will face off in November's election for governor of California
Xavier Becerra has advanced to the November general election in the race for California governor, the Associated Press reported Friday night.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
FBI seizing evidence at California plant where chemical tank overheated and forced evacuations
Federal authorities served a search warrant on Wednesday at a Southern California aerospace facility where a chemical tank overheated last month, forcing 50,...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Republican Steve Hilton advances to general election in race for California governor
Hilton faces a challenging electorate in the November election, as California has nearly twice as many registered Democrats as Republicans. If elected he wou...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Obituary: Kenneth R. Server
Kenneth R. Server Kenneth Server, 93, passed away peacefully May 23, 2026, at the Oaks Assisted Care facility in Gilbert, Arizona. Born April 14, 1933, in Al...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Dan Walters: Egged on by Trump, right-wing ecosystem makes baseless claims of California voter fraud
As California's notoriously slow ballot counting continues, right-wing media and some Republicans are taking their lead from President Trump and claiming vot...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
The American Plan and the 2026 Elections
Woody Guthrie proudly sang “This land is your land, this land is my land / From California to the New York island,” but, in fact, the conversion of vast...
Jun 10, 2026Open source
Bartlett and West gives updates on California’s latest city projects
Bartlett and West updated the City of California on four of its latest projects.
Jun 10, 2026Open source
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