Anaheim mayor faces claims of harassing a staff member, admits rehab
Berenice Ballinas, who is on leave from her job, filed a claim, the precursor to a lawsuit, against Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken and the City of Anaheim.
Santa Ana man who made up venomous snake story could face arrest
Residents and officers describe three days of unnecessary fear in the community and the deployment of police resources in and around Cypress Avenue as the hoaxer stood by his story.
Orange County considers measures to protect sea turtle eggs in Seal Beach
With a hurricane forecast to bring powerful waves, Orange County is considering measures to protect sea turtle nests in Seal Beach.
Capistrano Beach homes continue to suffer from pounding Orange County surf
A second storm-battered oceanfront home in Capistrano Beach has been torn down, while eight houses in the private development on Beach Road are red-tagged and seven remain yellow-tagged.
Newport Beach to move sand from the Santa Ana River outlet to address coastal erosion
Newport Beach's eroding shoreline is getting some help as city and county authorities approved the expedited transfer of sand from the Santa Ana River outlet in West Newport.
Orange County declares state of emergency for severe coastal erosion
Orange County declared a state of emergency after powerful waves pummeled its beaches, causing severe coastal erosion and damage to its seaside communities.
Remembering reporter Eliana Moreno, pilot George Marciniw, both killed in NBC Los Angeles helicopter crash
George Marciniw grew up in Southern California, had been a pilot for decades and was said to have had a heart of gold. Eliana Moreno was born in Orange County, graduated from Chapman University in 2010, and realized her dream of working in news.
OC officials warn of "five-alarm year" for mosquitos and West Nile virus
Orange County vector control officials are sounding the alarm on what they say is an unprecedented mosquito season.
10 Dana Point homes red-tagged as storm damage from Hurricane Marie grows
As of Monday, 10 homes in the private Capistrano Bay District have been red-tagged, and seven more have been yellow-tagged.
Orange County school honors former student 25 years after 9/11 attacks
The Rancho Santa Margarita St. John's Episcopal School, where Lisa Frost was once a student, honored her with a special chapel service.
7 Dana Point homes red-tagged due to damage from high surf
Several homes along a Dana Point street were red-tagged due to damage from the powerful surf that has battered the Southern California coastline in recent days.
High tide and powerful waves pound Southern California beach communities
The powerful waves from Hurricane Marie continued to push water and sand into Southern California's beach communities.
Orange County beaches brace for high surf as hazardous conditions are expected this weekend
Strong surf has already claimed three lives in Laguna Beach since June. The popular tourist destination has been pounded by surf this summer, as have other spots along the Orange County coast.
Cerritos plane crash victims remembered 40 years later
The city held a ceremony to remember the 82 victims and those affected 40 years later.
Newport Beach residents frustrated by e-bikes parked in front of their homes
An e-bike ban at Newport Beach schools has unintentionally sparked disputes between students and neighbors.