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Agency overseeing Amtrak Pacific Surfliner to get $1 million from state to study improvements

The money will be used to update a 2022 study to reflect changes since then to things like service schedules and needed infrastructure improvements.

Los Angeles, CA · 18h

The Mary Sue

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Orange County mother almost sent her child to the AI Alpha School. After touring the school, she pulled her deposit: ‘It felt cold and sterile’

Zoe Lu (@leadwithzoe) claimed she toured an Alpha School in Orange County, California, where she planned to enroll her children. But after the tour, Lu said she pulled her deposit and is no longer interested in sending her children to the AI-led school. Lu, a tech executive, clarified that she was not anti-AI. She told […]

Orange County, CA · 2d

lagunawoodsvillage.com

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Get Help With Medi-Cal and CalFresh

Have questions about applying for Medi-Cal or CalFresh, renewing your benefits or responding to a notice? Community Enrollment Navigators from the Council on Aging – Southern California’s Medi-Cal Enrollment Program can help older adults and other eligible Orange County residents:. Understand eligibility requirements and available benefits. Complete applications...

Orange County, CA · 18h
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MaxPreps

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High school football: Top 10 games this week on the NFHS Network

This weekend's high school football slate on the NFHS Network is headlined by a matchup in California between No. 24 Centennial (Corona, Calif.) at No. 13 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.). Featured as the MaxPreps Game of the Week, it's the third straight season the Huskies and Monarchs will meet...

Santa Ana, CA · 1d
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Westside Current

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Rents Are Already High - USC Expects Them to Soon Be Even Higher

LOS ANGELES - Renters in the county are expected to soon pay even more for average monthly rent, according to a USC forecast released Tuesday. The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate's Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast projects the county's average rent will increase from $2,362 to $2,469 by June 2029.Available apartments are also expected to become harder to find. The county's vacancy rate is projected to fall from 5.6% in June to 4.87% as renters fill vacant units.The forecast covers the broader county market, including the Westside. Its averages do not predict rent changes in individual neighborhoods.The report found Los Angeles and Orange counties remain chronically short of apartments, along with Ventura County. It pointed to San Diego County and the Inland Empire as examples of how building more housing can ease pressure on rents."Housing cannot be affordable unless we have plenty of it," said forecast author Moussa Diop, an associate professor of real estate at the USC Sol Price School of Public Policy.Los Angeles County has seen an increase in apartment permits following post-wildfire permitting reforms. During the first half of 2026, permits ran 60% above the previous year's monthly average.But the report said it remains unclear how

Los Angeles County, CA · 2d

Voice of OC

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Republicans Could Lose Heart of Orange County’s State Legislature Seats

This is a community opinion piece. The views are the author’s, not Voice of OC’s. We’re interested in hearing different perspectives and voices. Want to weigh in on this or another issue? Email opinions@voiceofoc.org. The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of...

Orange County, CA · 2d

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Young Gun Brody Vogler Set for Solo Run at the SCORE Baja 1000

Sixteen-year-old Brody Vogler of San Juan Capistrano, California, is officially going solo at this week’s SCORE Baja 1000 in San Jose del Cabo, Baja California Sur. Vogler will run the No. 711x in Pro Moto Ironman against a record 37-rider field of solo racers who must complete the entire course with no relief rider.

San Juan Capistrano, CA · 1d

newsantaana.com

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Rady Children’s Health Orange County receives $10M gift for vulnerable children

A major philanthropic investment is set to expand specialized care for some of Orange County’s most vulnerable children. Rady Children’s Health Orange County, formerly known as CHOC, announced a $10 million gift from Mrs. Cari Peets and Family to strengthen and grow its Resilience Program, which serves children who have experienced abuse, neglect, and other forms of trauma.

Orange County, CA · 2d

travelcostamesa.com

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Feast Without the Fuss: Here’s Where to Get Thanksgiving Dinner in Costa Mesa

Whether you’re enjoying a vacation in Costa Mesa, or just doing your best to avoid the avalanche of post-dinner dishes, there are plenty of local options to dine-in or take-out on Thanksgiving. We compiled our favorite options to hopefully save you a few rounds of Google searches the week of the holiday: What’s open on Thanksgiving? Where can I order Thanksgiving dinner?

Costa Mesa, CA · 1d

ABC7

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OC residents whose homes were damaged in Norte Fire describe hurdles after filing insurance claims

Three weeks after the Norte Fire damaged or destroyed seven homes in Orange County, some residents whose homes remain standing say they are facing serious smoke damage and insurance challenges as they try to return home. Among them is San Juan Capistrano resident Cyndi Dudek, who evacuated her neighborhood as the fast-moving fire approached. “It was very frightening,” Dudek said. Dudek had moved into her home in August. Two months later, on October 16, the fire reached her neighborhood. She said conditions deteriorated rapidly as she evacuated. “From the time I went from my front door just to my car, we were gasping. The smoke was in our face,” she said. Although homes one block away were destroyed, Dudek's home remained standing. Still, she said the property suffered extensive smoke damage. “We lost the habitability,” Dudek said. She said a strong odor remains throughout the home and that ash continues to cover nearly everything inside. Dudek said she is especially concerned because her husband has compromised lungs. An expected lawsuit alleges the destructive Norte Fire in Orange County was caused by a San Diego Gas & Electric equipment failure. The couple filed a claim with the California FAIR Plan, the

Orange County, CA · 1d

KTLA

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Strike blocks access to Orange County landfills, threatens trash pickup

Garbage gridlock is growing in Orange County as striking landfill workers block access to facilities, delaying trash trucks and raising concerns about residential pickup. Orange County authorities are now asking a court to restrict picketing that officials say is obstructing access and threatening public safety. Residents across the county could soon see delays in their […]

Orange County, CA · 2d

Hi-Desert Star

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Wildcats end season at Irvine playoffs game; Coach: 29 Palms rallied in second half, fought till final second

IRVINE — The Twentynine Palms High School varsity football team fell 50-33 to University High School on the road Friday, Nov. 6, in the first round of CIF playoffs. The Wildcats entered playoffs as league champions after amassing a 3-0 league record and a 5-6 overall mark. Against University,...

Irvine, CA · 1d

hoodline.com

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La Habra Church Breaks Ground on 21 Homes, Eyes $30M for Catholic Ministries

The Diocese of Orange broke ground this week on a 21-home private housing development at Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in La Habra, converting a patch of land once used occasionally as a softball field into two-story townhomes designed to help pay for Catholic ministries for decades to come. Bishop Kevin Vann led the groundbreaking service and blessing, praying for construction workers' safety and the project's successful completion.

La Habra, CA · 2d

localocnews.com

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Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Starts Thursday November 12 2026

This article was originally posted on https://calbizjournal.com. Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Starts Thursday November 12 2026. Dana Point Harbor Holidays After Dark Features Modern Makers Mark on select Thursdays in 2026. Free To Attend. Local Makers. Unique Handmade Finds. Festive Waterfront Views. Holiday Shopping Magic. Rotating Food Trucks.

Dana Point, CA · 1d

Voice of OC

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Costa Mesa Leaders Approve City’s First Climate Action Plan

This is a community opinion piece. The views are the author’s, not Voice of OC’s. We’re interested in hearing different perspectives and voices. Want to weigh in on this or another issue? Email opinions@voiceofoc.org. The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of...

Costa Mesa, CA · 2d

mynewsla.com

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Anaheim Agrees Not to Restrict Unhoused People’s Movement Around Shelters

The city of Anaheim agreed not to engage in a policy that restricted unhoused people from walking or biking to and from city-funded shelters, a part of a civil rights settlement with Orange County, according to court papers obtained Thursday. Under the former policy, shelter residents who did not own...

Anaheim, CA · 13h

backstagesocal.com

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Big Bad Voodoo Daddy Keeps the Swing Alive After More Than 30 Years

When grunge ruled the airwaves and flannel was practically a uniform, seven guys in vintage suits, slicked-back hair and a whole lot of brass crashed the party. Big Bad Voodoo Daddy wasn’t interested in following the musical trends of the ’90s. Instead, the band reached back nearly a century, dusted off swing and jazz, and gave it a punk-rock pulse.

Newport Beach, CA · 2d

picketfencemedia.com

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State Funding Prevents Major Metrolink Service Cuts in OC

Metrolink passengers traveling through San Clemente and other parts of Orange County will avoid significant service reductions after the state committed $20 million to help maintain the regional rail system’s operations. The California State Transportation Agency (CalSTA) announced the funding on Thursday, Nov. 5, preventing service cuts that were...

Orange County, CA · 1d

Asbarez News

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Sevan’s Novel ‘The Girl of the Mountains’ Celebrated at Book Launch in Orange County

Forty Martyrs Armenian Apostolic Church and the Hamazkayin Siamanto Chapter on November 1 organized a book launch and presentation for “The Girl of the Mountains,” a novel by Sevan. The gathering brought together scholars, community members, and guests for an afternoon of readings, discussion, and the traditional Armenian celebration of a new book, known as kinetson.

Orange County, CA · 20h

newsantaana.com

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Another win for the far left as Jessie Lopez defeats David Penaloza in the 68th A.D.

The race for California’s 68th Assembly District appears settled, with Jessie Lopez defeating David Penaloza by a margin of 55,426 votes to 51,300 votes, or 51.93% to 48.07%. The result sends one of Orange County’s most outspoken progressive elected officials to Sacramento and raises important questions about the future direction of Democratic politics in central Orange County.

Orange County, CA · 1d