Openings, closings, alerts and local government updates across Orange County, California.
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ICE activity outside the Orange County jail and Santa Ana police headquarters has raised questions about local cooperation with federal immigration agents.
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Honolulu Civil Beat reported that a person known as the “HNL Swindler” was arrested in California.
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A specific district, candidates and official vote count are needed to determine whether the Board of Supervisors’ party balance changes.
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A California man was arrested in connection with allegations involving the online sexual exploitation of a Door County minor.
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A reported Half Moon Bay pool development is paired with a separate Orange County boulder buildup, but key details remain unclear.
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Hot, windy weather is fueling brush fires in Southern California, while PG&E has turned off power for many people.
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The 2026 election will decide two seats on the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified school board.
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Santa Ana police arrested immigrant advocates who were observing ICE agents in Orange County’s only sanctuary city.
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The man seen being punched by Santa Ana police in a video will not face charges connected to that arrest.
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Records cited by East Bay Times show the California officers had previously drawn scrutiny over the use of force.
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Orange County has opened a search for a new school superintendent, beginning a process to identify the district’s next leader.
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A California region saw more overdoses despite an increase in rehabilitation centers, challenging the assumption that added treatment capacity alone lowers harm.
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A driver was arrested after a California Highway Patrol pursuit that moved through Los Angeles and Orange counties.
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An attorney says video footage shows Santa Ana police officers punching a man repeatedly while arresting him.
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The League of Women Voters of North Orange County hosted a forum for candidates seeking seats on the Fullerton high school district board.
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Six people were arrested in an investigation into an organized vehicle theft ring involving Los Angeles and Orange County.
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NOAA Fisheries has reported the first recorded olive ridley sea turtle nesting in California.
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NOAA Fisheries has reported the first Olive Ridley sea turtle nests recorded in California.