As Southern California sees its first tropical storm since 1939, South Orange County cities braced for the onslaught of rain and winds on Sunday, Aug. 20, preparing beaches and offering residents sandbags. Tropical Storm Hilary, which began off the coast of Baja California, Mexico, is expected to bring between 2 Read More
The fourth edition of the Orange County Fire Authority’s Girls Empowerment Camp will occur Saturday, Oct. 7, and Sunday, Oct. 8, at the agency’s headquarters at 1 Fire Authority Road in Irvine. The application period for the free event will remain open through Sept. 3. At each camp, teenagers of Read More
By Breeana Greenberg and C. Jayden Smith After local agencies and municipalities encouraged considerable preparation for Tropical Storm Hilary, with the distribution of sandbags and other preventative measures, South County experienced milder weather on Sunday, Aug. 20, than projected. Capt. Greg Barta, Orange County Fire Authority Public Information Officer, said Read More
As brush fires have become a year-round reality for Southern California fire departments, local fire agencies are expanding their arsenal against the ever-present danger of wildfires. Over the past few years, Orange County Fire Authority has received equipment and personnel upgrades “that have already benefited us in battling wildfires,” explained Read More
By Clara Helm Del Obispo Street in San Juan Capistrano might be more packed with restaurant options in the future, as Chipotle Mexican Grill seeks to construct a new eatery near the strip of other convenience restaurants. On July 3, the project applicants submitted a Discretionary Use Permit (DUP) to Read More
It is with great sadness that we have learned of the passing of the City’s first woman Council Member and Mayor Norma Hertzog. Norma passed away on Monday Aug. 21 at the age of 94 at her home in New Jersey. In July of 2021, I was honored to participate Read More
Rapper A$AP Rocky is due in a downtown Los Angeles courtroom on Thursday for a preliminary hearing on felony firearms charges. The hip-hop artist, whose real name is Rakim Mayers, has been charged in a 2021 shooting in Hollywood. A$AP Rocky performs during the Bilt Rewards X Wells Fargo Launch Read More
Lizzo is firing back at the allegations against her by a trio of dancers. According to TMZ, her lawyer, Marty Singer, revealed she’s planning to countersue for malicious prosecution claiming the dancers are being hypocritical. It’s all because of a photo, which according to her attorney, shows her backup dancers Read More
Terry Funk, a wrestling icon whose legendary career of spectacle and violence spanned five decades, has died. The brawling Texan, affectionately known as “The Funker” to friends and fans, was 79. Funk was born on June 30, 1944, in Hammond, Indiana. His family soon relocated to Amarillo in the Texas Read More
City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison presented Senior Management Analyst Hadassa Jakher with the City Manager Leadership Award for the month of August. “Hadassa is the consummate utility player and supports the City Manager’s Office in various tasks including public relations, outreach, finance, and budgeting capacities,” Farrell Harrison said. “She is Read More
