Weather
January Temperatures Varied Across the U.S.
New data shows how January temperatures compared to historical averages in different regions.
Wind Advisory Issued for Orange County This Weekend
Gusts up to 50 mph expected, with potential for power outages and dangerous wind chills.
Migrant Purple Finches Arrive as Winter Storms Batter Orange
Local columnist shares tips for helping birds survive the cold weather
Business
Blackstone Nears $2.5B Acquisition of Home Services Firm Champions
Private equity giant Blackstone reportedly in final stages of acquiring Champions Group, a California-based provider of essential home services.
Super Pets Closing in Orange, New Retail and Pickleball Coming
The longtime pet store is shutting down as new development plans take shape in the area.
Development Application Open for ALDI Supermarket in Orange
Submissions must be received by February 24, 2026 for the proposed retail premises.
Lifestyle
Sarah Palin Supports Boyfriend Ron Duguay During Stage 4 Cancer Battle
The former vice presidential candidate has been by Duguay's side as he undergoes treatment for colon cancer.
New Greek Restaurant To Open In Former Pizzeria Mozza Space
Nēsos will bring rustic Greek cuisine to Newport Beach in the coming months.
Unattended Grill Sparks Fire, Burns Patio Roof in Mutual 15
No injuries reported as fire damages storage closet and nearby walls in residential community.
Health
WONTECH USA Hosts Exclusive Oligio X Seminar in Newport Beach
Industry-Leading Aesthetics Platform Invites Professionals to Experience the Only Device Combining Monopolar RF With Exclusive GXG Dual-Mode Protocol
Amplify Surgical Hosts 5th Annual Endoscopic Spine Symposium
Event features dualPortal Endoscopic and dualXSlim Technologies, drawing over 120 surgeons to UCI cadaver labs
Eating Oatmeal for Two Days Has Unexpected Impact on Heart Health, Study Suggests
German study finds eating oats for just two days can lower "bad" cholesterol by 10% and reduces diabetes risk in people with metabolic syndrome.
Crime
Californian Rumored as New Jalisco Cartel Boss After 'El Mencho' Death
Juan Carlos Valencia González, a dual U.S. and Mexican citizen, emerges as a top contender to lead the $20 billion criminal empire.
Unlicensed Teen Arrested with Ghost Gun in Orange County
Police found an unserialized 'ghost gun' with a loaded magazine during a traffic stop.
Inmate Dies in Orange County Police Custody
24-year-old man arrested on vehicle theft charges passed away at Theo Lacy Facility
