Norte Fire evacuation orders lifted as crews begin erosion repairs
Firefighters on Saturday reached 5% containment on the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County, working to protect homes as critical fire danger continues through Saturday.
Firefighters on Saturday reached 5% containment on the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County, working to protect homes as critical fire danger continues through Saturday.
Firefighters contain 60% of Norte Fire
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Southern California braces for Santa Ana winds, high heat, and extreme wildfire risk
mergency agencies across Southern California are on high alert as powerful Santa Ana winds, high heat, and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Saturday.
mergency agencies across Southern California are on high alert as powerful Santa Ana winds, high heat, and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Saturday.
PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach as coastal erosion worsens
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
List: SoCal 'No Kings' protest locations for Oct. 17
Organizers across Southern California are hosting localized "No Kings: Vote Early" nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting.
Organizers across Southern California are hosting localized "No Kings: Vote Early" nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting.
Rachel's remnants felt along SoCal coast
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants were felt along the Southern California coast as the system brought flooding and high surf.
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants were felt along the Southern California coast as the system brought flooding and high surf.
Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Tropical Storm Rachel to bring rain, cooler temps, coastal flooding to SoCal
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Newport Beach declares local emergency over coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Delta passenger charged after stealing airport tug at John Wayne Airport
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
Souplantation announces return to California in 2027
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.
Los Angeles sees 5th straight day above 100 degrees as beach warnings take effect
Southern California faces widespread extreme heat warnings and coastal flood advisories as record-breaking triple-digit temperatures hit the region.
Southern California faces widespread extreme heat warnings and coastal flood advisories as record-breaking triple-digit temperatures hit the region.
Suspected human smuggler arrested after 14 migrants intercepted off Newport Beach
A suspected human smuggler was arrested after allegedly preparing to pick up migrants arriving by boat at Newport Harbor.
A suspected human smuggler was arrested after allegedly preparing to pick up migrants arriving by boat at Newport Harbor.
Another suspected migrant boat intercepted off Newport Beach as councilmember pushes for harbor cameras
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody.
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody.
Suspected migrant boat intercepted off Newport Beach
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody. The interception follows several recent suspected migrant boat incidents in and around Newport Beach.
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody. The interception follows several recent suspected migrant boat incidents in and around Newport Beach.
Woman accused of spying for China arrested at LAX, federal prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say Wanying “Heather" Zhang was arrested at LAX on suspicion of conducting espionage for China.
Federal prosecutors say Wanying “Heather" Zhang was arrested at LAX on suspicion of conducting espionage for China.
Woman arrested after video shows her deliberately running over puppy
Surveillance footage captured the woman placing the puppy under her vehicle before driving over it.
Surveillance footage captured the woman placing the puppy under her vehicle before driving over it.
Swells from Hurricane Polo cause rockslide along Laguna Beach coast
High waves driven by Hurricane Polo sent massive swells crashing into the Laguna Beach coastline, triggering a rockslide near Agate Street Beach and forcing officials to close access to the area.
High waves driven by Hurricane Polo sent massive swells crashing into the Laguna Beach coastline, triggering a rockslide near Agate Street Beach and forcing officials to close access to the area.
Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach with U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds
The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach this weekend, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
The Pacific Airshow returns to Huntington Beach this weekend, featuring the U.S. Air Force Thunderbirds.
Santa Ana police say viral Gaboon viper image was AI-generated
Santa Ana police say an image of a Gaboon viper near Edinger was AI-generated and a hoax.
Santa Ana police say an image of a Gaboon viper near Edinger was AI-generated and a hoax.



















