Category: Orange County News

The California Employment Development Department (EDD) today issued an update on several enhancements being implemented within the Unemployment Insurance (UI) program—including adding dedicated phones lines in Armenian, Korean, and Tagalog, so California’s eight most commonly spoken languages are served with direct access assistance, as well as launching the first phase Read More

Governor Gavin Newsom today announced $480.5 million in awards for 54 projects to improve California’s behavioral health infrastructure for children and youth. As part of Governor Newsom’s Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, this historic investment provides grant funding to construct new facilities and expand existing facilities that help children, Read More

The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) yesterday celebrated the seventh cohort in the labor industry to complete the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week pre-apprenticeship program in Selma. The California High-Speed Rail Authority (Authority) today celebrated the seventh cohort in the labor industry to complete the Central Valley Training Center’s 12-week Read More

Weather in northwest Orange County for Saturday, December 10, 2022: Today: A chance of rain after 4pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 63. Light and variable wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth Read More

Gathering along the Klamath River in Siskiyou County, California Governor Gavin Newsom joined Oregon Governor Kate Brown, U.S. Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland, Congressman Jared Huffman and leaders of the Yurok and Karuk tribes to celebrate final approval of a transformative dam removal project that will revitalize nearly 400 Read More

An Irvine man has been sentenced to 72 months in federal prison for – while on supervised release for committing a prior federal felony – engaging in pimping and shooting a firearm at women on the streets of San Bernardino, the Justice Department announced. Coby Christopher House, 23, was sentenced Read More

Perfect in two starts for owner-breeder George Krikorian and trainer Tim Yakteen, Cast Member will stretch to a mile for the first time in the $100,000-guaranteed Soviet Problem Stakes Sunday at Los Alamitos. Restricted to 2-year-old fillies bred or sired in California, the Soviet Problem attracted five entrants. Part of Read More

On the eighth day of December, eight lucky lottery players have an extra bright holiday season, as they enjoy newfound millions thanks to the California Lottery. Each of the following players won a million dollars or more, all playing Scratchers. Three of the winners unveiled each won a life-changing $5 Read More

Grace Leung By Grace Leung, Newport Beach City Manager Our next City Council meeting is Tuesday, December 13. Items of interest are highlighted below. The entire agenda and reports can be viewed here: https://newportbeachca.gov/Home/Components/Calendar/Event/68228/72. The regular meeting will begin at 4 p.m. The Council reorganization will begin at 4:30 p.m. Read More

The Johnny Mathis Christmas Concert comes to Segerstrom Center December 23 Segerstrom Center for the Arts knows Christmas—or rather, holiday-themed shows.  A magical roster of international music, dance, legendary recording artists and family holiday cheer makes for a most remarkable holiday season at Segerstrom Center for the Arts. Celebrate all Read More