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Justin Bieber, Ariana Grande, Demi Lovato all rumored to be parting ways with manager Scooter Braun: What to know

Scooter Braun is one of the most recognizable names in the music business for his singular work as an executive and entrepreneur. He’s managed many of your favorite artists, propelling the likes of Justin Bieber to stratospheric fame, and earned the ire of Taylor Swift and her legions of fans for his business Read More

Harold Ambuehl Elementary Welcomes Students Back to School

Parents of students throughout the Capistrano Unified School District were back on the early-morning routine of getting their kids to school on Tuesday, Aug. 15, when campuses including Harold Ambuehl Elementary celebrated the first day of the 2022-2023 academic year. “We’re going to have a wonderful year,” school Principal Antoinette Read More

Voices of History: Mission San Juan Capistrano Launching ‘Remember the Builders’ Education Program, Tour

By Clara Helm Mission San Juan Capistrano is set to launch its new “Remember the Builders: Mission San Juan Capistrano Student Education Program” for the 2023-2024 school year on Saturday, Aug. 19. “Our program is unlike any programming in the entire state of California,” said Mechelle Lawrence Adams, the Mission’s Read More

About 50% of SONGS Buildings Dismantled (So Far) in Decommissioning Process

Work to dismantle the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) is well underway, with the demolition of the landmark containment domes expected to finish by 2027, power plant officials said this past week. After a tour of the nuclear plant, the SONGS Community Engagement Panel provided updates on dismantling efforts, Read More

South County Weathers Tropical Storm Hilary, Faces Minimal Impacts

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

OCFA to Receive New Equipment to Aid in Battle Against Wildfires

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