Complete Guide To An Orange County Staycation
Rather than putting massive numbers of miles between you and your Southern California nirvana of a home base, instead, embrace your roots by setting up a staycation to remember.
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Rather than putting massive numbers of miles between you and your Southern California nirvana of a home base, instead, embrace your roots by setting up a staycation to remember.
Sometimes you just don't want to go to the park again. Why not check out something completely different? Orange County is, of course, chock full of ideas.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Over time, it evolved into an all-inclusive party that can extend into the weekend.
One man was sentenced to death in the murders and a second suspect is awaiting trial.
Newport Beach is home to a lot of great bars, especially ones on the waterfront. Visit these places for a great bar experience in Newport Beach.
The women were forced to sometimes work 14 hours a day in homes purchased just for prostitution.
The state's Attorney General announced Wednesday that the death penalty will be sought in the case of Scott Dekraai, the worst mass killer in Orange County's history.
Christine Richters claimed her former boss ran his office with "fear and aggression."
The festival's owner promises to issue refunds five to seven days after the scheduled event.
Yes, great steakhouses are expensive, but if you are hankering for a truly special USDA prime steak, nothing hits the spot like a juicy filet mignon.
Huntington Beach-based StrawFree.org is hoping to make its city the first in Orange County to ban straws, which they say is one of the top 10 pieces of garbage polluting the ocean and not recycled by most municipalities.
Now comes the formidable task of finding the right wedding photographer to memorialize one of the most important days of your life.
Attend the world's largest tattoo and music festival, see Frida Kahlo in photographs, attend a concert and more this weekend In Orange County.
This St. Patrick's Day, Orange County restaurants and bars are helping out by serving up special cocktails and showing us how to make them, too!
Grab a spoon and dive into one of Orange County's top parlors serving Italian gelatos, French sorbets or traditional Americana shakes, malts and sundaes.
Getting a haircut can often be a grueling experience if you're a guy. Try these great spots to get you all polished up!
Cuban-born actor Andy Garcia is a huge Porto's fan and he made the trek to the new eatery.
A bomb threat that forced the evacuation of a Jewish community center in Irvine was just one of many hate crimes and hate incidents to take place in Orange County lately.
A list of the best places to celebrate on St. Patrick's Day, complete with a handy Irish toast for each.
Miles of beach at Sunset Beach and Huntington Beach will be closed until Saturday after a 12-foot great white was spotted about 300 yards off shore this morning.
Start the week out with a whiskey social in honor of President's Day, followed up by a National Margarita Day celebration, and much more.
This spring, Orange County is presenting several impressive art exhibits. Take a journey back in time with some of Beethoven's artifacts, examine the art of a world traveler and learn more about contemporary art at these installations.
Twelve Of the nation's most-used and structurally deficient bridges are in Los Angeles County. Randy Paige reports.
The Municipal Water District of Orange County voted to end the emergency drought conditions.
These hobby shops in Orange County can help you find that special something to add to your collection of tools and accessories and may even inspire you to pursue new interests.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
Southern California Edison said it has paid more than $314 million to victims of the Eaton Fire through its compensation program.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Southern California Edison said it has paid more than $314 million to victims of the Eaton Fire through its compensation program.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Thursday morning's street flooding is reminiscent of the 2014 Westwood water main break, which sent an estimated 20 million gallons of water toward UCLA.
An AI expert said the telltale signs people once relied on, such as distorted fingers, unnatural eyes, or other obvious visual flaws, have largely disappeared as technology has improved.
Southern California Edison said it has paid more than $314 million to victims of the Eaton Fire through its compensation program.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Los Angeles County Sheriff Robert Luna announced the arrest of Antoine Jones for allegedly shooting and killing Meah Bordenave-Jenkins while she was at a Fourth of July party in Compton.
The blaze was originally reported by LAFD as 1 acre of brush burning uphill toward Palmer Drive, with homes threatened.
Huntington Beach police have arrested a man in connection with a fatal DUI crash that killed a 53-year-old woman in April after her car veered into the marshlands on the side of Pacific Coast Highway.
The lawsuit alleged that between August 2020 and April 2025, S&K Towing Inc illegally sold or disposed of nearly 150 vehicles, many of which were registered to Camp Pendleton addresses.
The rider and three passengers of the vehicle were hospitalized with injuries of varying severity, police said.
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
A man who was allegedly armed with an axe and multiple knives was arrested following an hours-long barricade inside a Fullerton business on Sunday afternoon, according to police.
Riverside County signed an emergency waiver that allows El Sobrante Landfill to exceed its maximum tonnage limits.
Some Chino residents are voicing their concerns about a proposed 400-megawatt battery storage facility that is set to go before the city's planning commission on Wednesday night.
After nearly 45 years, Riverside County investigators have identified the Jane Doe whose remains were discovered in 1981 as the victim of a Los Angeles County murder.
Nearly 50 years after he was killed in a crash in Riverside County, authorities have finally identified the 18-year-old victim with the help of advances in forensic technology.
Friends and family are praying for the safe return of a 63-year-old Long Beach woman who is still missing after going on a dirt bike ride in San Bernardino County last week.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
A blood test may predict if apparently healthy older adults are likely to develop Alzheimer's symptoms in the next five or 10 years, researchers say.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
The Pentagon will now require service members over 30 to screen for testosterone deficiency, and if needed, they can elect to have testosterone replacement therapy.
The measure also allows states to opt out if they take action before the federal law is enacted.
U.S. District Judge Kathleen Williams said President Trump's lawsuit against the IRS had been filed for an "improper purpose."
Congress is returning to Washington with limited time to address a number of priorities ahead of a lengthy August recess and the sprint to the midterm elections.
Sen. Mitch McConnell released a statement on his health on Sunday along with a photo of himself and his wife, Elaine Chao, after questions swirled about his condition.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
California Attorney General Rob Bonta and local prosecutors urged parents to check their children's e-bikes, saying some of the vehicles may be motorcycles or mopeds capable of high speeds.
San Francisco officials said Tuesday that the city has filed a lawsuit against leading manufacturers of ultra-processed foods, accusing them of producing products linked to serious health issues and alleging that the companies knowingly made the foods addictive.
A bill that would reverse a 25% tax increase on California's legal cannabis industry is heading to Gov. Gavin Newsom's desk, after being approved by the legislature.
Officials are still searching for the source of the outbreak, prompting consumers to seek advice on social media about which foods to avoid.
Former NFL running back Chris Johnson announced that he was diagnosed with ALS, also known as Lou Gehrig's disease, in a "Good Morning America" interview.
Los Angeles County health officials on Saturday confirmed the fifth measles case of the year in an international traveler who arrived at Los Angeles International Airport earlier in the week.
At least 80 deaths have been reported in a new Ebola disease outbreak in Congo and Uganda, authorities said.
California public health officials said on Wednesday that they have identified a fifth resident who may have been exposed to the Andes hantavirus due to the outbreak on the MV Hondius cruise ship.
Initial findings showed no evidence of rising statewide unemployment claims from workers in occupations considered highly exposed to AI.
Ford is recalling more than 250,000 vehicles that were incorrectly repaired under a previous recall meant to fix a problem that caused the engine to stall while driving, according to the National Highway Traffic and Safety Administration.
The California State Assembly passed a new bill that they hope can rein in a black market in restaurant reservations.
Voters in California may soon decide on a ballot measure that seeks to help the state's middle class afford to buy a home, by establishing a $25 billion loan program that would provide down payment assistance.
Some Trader Joe's shoppers will get a payout after a lawsuit alleged that the retailer's customer receipts put shoppers at risk of ID theft.
The inaugural roster for LOVB Los Angeles includes several Olympic medalists from the U.S. volleyball team.
Defending World Cup champion Argentina rallied to edge England 2-1 to advance to Sunday's final at MetLife Stadium, where they will face Spain.
The World Cup semifinal between England and Argentina was a grudge match, reopening decades-old wounds for both countries.
Dylan Cease struck out the side in the first inning, combining with 10 relievers on a three-hitter in a show of pitching dominance that led the American League to a 4-0 win over the National League in the All-Star Game.
In a match Tuesday featuring two of soccer's biggest heavyweights, Spain put in a masterful performance, frustrating France to the tune of a 2-0 win to advance to Sunday's World Cup final.
After years of trying to bring the film industry back to Hollywood, it seemed that the recently passed tax incentive program was working for California. Now, more than 40 state lawmakers are warning that a provision buried in the new state budget could undo their progress.
New Zealand actor Sam Neill, known for "Jurassic Park" and "The Piano," died Monday at 78, his family says.
Bonnie Tyler, the Welsh pop star best known for singing the chart-topping power ballad "Total Eclipse of the Heart" in 1983, has died. She was 75.
The nominations for the 78th annual Primetime Emmy Awards were announced Wednesday morning in Los Angeles, with the final season of HBO Max's "Hacks" setting a new record for the most nominations in a single year for a comedy series.
AI-generated actor Tilly Norwood is set to star in her first feature film, with her creator saying that "art will be imitating life."
Veriff, an online identity verification tool, created a quiz featuring side-by-side images and videos to show how difficult it’s become to identify authentic and AI-generated content. CBS LA Consumer Investigator Kristine Lazar tried her hand at the quiz.
Southern California is finally going to start feeling some relief from the extreme heat that has impacted the region all week. Temperatures will be down a few degrees although it will still feel relatively warm.
Basketball legend Nancy Lieberman joins Chris Hayre on this week's Sports Central Podcast for a look at coaching in The Big 3, her thoughts on Caitlin Clark, playing under Pat Riley for the Lakers during Summer League and an unexpected friendship with Muhammad Ali!
Southern California Edison said it has paid more than $314 million to victims of the Eaton Fire through its compensation program. Hunter Sowards reports.
A two-story home in Eagle Rock suffered significant fire damage on Thursday afternoon after crews fought flames on the hillside off the northbound 2 Freeway, which spread to the home. Nicole Comstock reports.
Some of golf's best are facing off at the U.S. Women's Open at the Riviera Country Club in the Pacific Palisades over the weekend. The event runs from June 2 to June 7.
Widely considered the greatest architect of his time, Frank Gehry helped shape Los Angeles' skyline.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
