Category: Orange County News

Medical emergency leads to a van crash at the Orange Plaza

On Wednesday, November 19, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision into The Plaza, in downtown Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Upon arrival, the officers found a white Dodge van had crashed into the exterior bollards and caused minor damage to a park bench. Read More

This Week on “The Zest”: Kylie Travis on Championing the Arts and Her Role at Casa Romantica

Kylie Travis is a driving force behind one of Orange County’s most beloved cultural landmarks, Casa Romantica. She is the executive director of operations and programming, and under her leadership, the historic San Clemente venue has transformed into a vibrant hub for arts, education, and community connection.Listen and watch every Read More

City of Irvine Announces Key Executive Appointments

Thursday, November 20, 2025 Irvine City Manager Sean Crumby has announced several executive appointments that will provide strategic leadership and help shape Irvine’s next chapter. Steve Torelli has been appointed Director of the Great Park, Kavita Deepak has been named Director of the City’s new Information Technology Department, and Luis Read More

American Legion Auxiliary Hosts Holiday Boutique December 20 in Newport Beach

The American Legion Auxiliary Unit 291 is hosting a Holiday Boutique on Thursday, Nov. 20 from 3 to 7 p.m. at the American Legion, 215 15th Street in Newport Beach. Entrance fee is $5. The boutique is open to the public. Among the many items for sale: clothing, handbags, handmade Read More

Top Things to Do in O.C.: November 19th through 25th

NOV. 20 THROUGH 22SHELLEY CONDUCTS “CARMEN” AND “DAPHNIS AND CHLOE”Artistic and music director designate Alexander Shelley will conduct the Pacific Symphony and the Pacific Chorale through a performance of Bizet’s “Suite No. 1 from Carmen,” Gabriela Montero’s “Latin Concerto,” and Ravel’s “Daphnis and Chloe.” Pianist Gabriela Montero will be joining Read More

A woman collecting cans was fatally struck by a trash truck in Santa Ana this morning

There was apparently a fatal accident this morning involving a Republic Services trash truck that struck an older woman who was collecting cans, according to a reader at the Neighbors of Santa Ana Facebook page. The incident happened at Shelton and Bishop. The SAPD closed off the streets around the Read More