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Emergency officials have authorized partial repopulation following the 570-acre Norte Fire, allowing San Clemente Zone 13 residents to fully return home alongside limited access for San Juan Capistrano Zone 10, specifically within the Stallion Ridge community, San Juan Hills High School, and the local landfill.  All other evacuation orders remain strictly in effect due to an active fire line, gusty winds, and an ongoing heat advisory across Southern California.

Rallies are scheduled in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Diego, and Ventura counties.

The Norte Fire ignited Friday morning in San Clemente and burned 570 acres, reaching 5% containment overnight while damaging or destroying six homes in nearby San Juan Capistrano. Ground and air crews continue actively battling the blaze, which temporarily hospitalized two firefighters for heat-related injuries, with California securing a FEMA Fire Management Assistance Grant to guarantee ongoing federal support.

While past actions brought out large crowds, organizers emphasize these events aim strictly to help eligible voters build a plan to vote early ahead of the midterms.

As Santa Ana winds fuel critical fire danger across SoCal, firefighters are racing to suppress active blazes in LA, Orange, and San Diego counties.

The suspect, identified by police as Griffin J. John II, was a 16-year-old Bend resident and former student at the school. He was armed with a long gun and gained entry into the school by shooting through locked doors, officials said.

At last check the fire was 52% contained.

At last check the fire was  20% contained.

The people rescued were Mexican nationals, according to the Mexican consulate. But the boat’s origin, destination and what it was doing were not clear.

Four people have been charged with vandalizing multiple LA skyrises, documenting their crimes, and selling merchandise to make money. 

Firefighters will continue working overnight Friday to suppress the wind-driven Norte Fire in Orange County. 

Residents in Shadow Hills and Tujunga are facing a double threat as Santa Ana winds batter the area while thieves target power and utility infrastructure for copper wire. The recurring outages have left entire streets without internet and cellular access—a critical safety issue as wildfire warnings remain active across the foothill communities.

FOX 11's Glen Walker sat down with Beong-Soo Kim, the new president of USC. 

Orange County Fire Authority said at least six homes were damaged or destroyed in the Norte Fire which is burning in San Juan Capistrano and San Clemente. 

Several homes have been destroyed in the Norte Fire in San Juan Capistrano. Video shows heavy smoke and flames shooting through the roof of one house as firefighters continue water attacks on that house and nearby ones.