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USA TODAY Sports Media Group

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'First visitor' at new freeway overpass for wildlife in California

The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing in Southern California is still under construction, but at least one large critter has already discovered its value as a safe corridor above a major freeway. On October 28, according to the National Park Service, a motion-sensor camera captured a photo of "our first wildlife visitor" on the southern slope of the crossing, which spans the 101 Freeway at Liberty Canyon in the Santa Monica Mountains. As you might have guessed, the animal in the image is a coyote. "And that's just the beginning," Santa Monica Mountains National Park continued via Instagram . "In the coming days, NPS biologists will install remote wildlife cameras to track how mountain lions, bobcats, coyotes, mule deer, and other animals approach and eventually use the crossing. "The goal? To reconnect wildlife habitat in the Santa Monica Mountains and Simi Hills, long divided by one of the nation's busiest freeways, and study how this connection benefits wildlife for years to come." The Wallis Annenberg Wildlife Crossing , scheduled to open December 2, states on its website that the project is designed to "reconnect a fragmented landscape for all wildlife and pull the region's cougars back from the brink of extinction."

Southern California, CA · 2d

riversiderecord.org

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Riverside Unified Incumbent Trustee Noemi Hernandez Alexander Maintains Lead

Unofficial election results released Thursday show Riverside Unified School District (RUSD) Trustee Area 1 incumbent has taken an early lead. This year’s election featured two challengers — retired superintendent Jinane Annous and local business owner Duffy Atkinson — hoping to unseat incumbent and current Board of Education President Noemi Hernandez Alexander.

Riverside, CA · 1d
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Close races in Fullerton await final count, with results due by December 3

Fullerton voters may wait days or weeks to learn the winners of several races, including a tight City Council contest and a county supervisor race separated by fewer than 1,000 votes, according to the latest unofficial results from the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Go to OCvote.gov to see the most up-to-date totals.

Fullerton, CA · 1d
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Massive crack beneath Pacific Coast Highway prompts emergency repairs near Laguna Beach

A massive crack in the coastal bluff beneath Pacific Coast Highway has prompted emergency repairs and lane closures near Crystal Cove State Park, raising concerns about coastal erosion and the safety of one of Orange County’s most scenic roadways. The crack, discovered Oct. 10 near Moro Beach, stretches approximately...

Laguna Beach, CA · 2d
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KTLA

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High tides threaten more flooding in Southern California after 100 structures damaged

Southern California coastal communities are bracing for another round of flooding as unusually high tides threaten to inundate streets and properties just a week after damaging more than 100 structures in Huntington Beach. A coastal flood advisory took effect Friday morning for Orange and San Diego counties and will remain in place until noon Tuesday, […]

Huntington Beach, CA · 18h

LAist

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Live election results for races in Orange County

Follow along here to track the vote count for races in Orange County, including for the Board of Supervisors and races in Santa Ana and Newport Beach.

Orange County, CA · 3d

mynewsla.com

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Elsinore’s New `Opportunity Zones’ Come with Profit-Making Potential

Two tracts within Lake Elsinore received federal Opportunity Zone 2.0 Program recognition, setting the stage for future tax-deferred investment prospects, it was announced Thursday. “This is a tremendous win for Lake Elsinore and another example of our commitment to positioning our city for long-term economic success,” Councilman Steve Manos said....

Lake Elsinore, CA · 1d

ocsportszone.com

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Opening round CIF football playoff schedule for Orange County teams

Division 1 playoffs begin Friday, Nov. 13. Source: CIF Southern Section, send changes to timburt@ocsportszone.com.

Orange County, CA · 3d

mynewsla.com

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Canyon Lake Voters Reject New Public Safety Sales Tax

The proposed 1% sales tax in Canyon Lake intended to generate revenue expressly for supporting public safety services in the gated municipality has been rejected,, according to updated returns released Wednesday. Measure E trailed 54.48%-45.52%, the Riverside County Office of the Registrar of Voters announced late Wednesday afternoon. Roughly 465,000...

Canyon Lake, CA · 2d

Voice of OC

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Election Night 2026 Results: Irvine City Council

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...

Irvine, CA · 3d

newsantaana.com

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Orange County voters approve most tax hikes and bond measures as ballots are counted

Orange County voters sent a clear message on Election Night: while there remains resistance to some tax increases, most local revenue measures on the ballot are headed toward approval. From Santa Ana to Orange, voters appeared willing to give city leaders additional resources to fund public services, infrastructure projects, and public safety programs, even as California residents also weighed in on several statewide bond proposals.

Orange County, CA · 2d

Mountain News

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Gordon ‘Gordy’ Wetsch was an Airman, friend and family man

On June 1, 2018, family and friends of Gordon “Gordy” Wetsch gathered to remember him and mourn his loss. The 56-year-old Air Force veteran had been killed May 7 in a crash while driving home to the mountain from Edwards Air Force Base. On May 25, a graveside...

Riverside, CA · 1d

riversiderecord.org

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Riverside Departments Preparing For ‘Wet Winter’ Ahead Of Potentially Historic El Niño

Riverside’s Public Works Department, which is responsible for a myriad of city services, has started to prepare for potentially historic rains this winter. “The city is certainly doing everything we can on our end to make sure we are appropriately prepared for the El Niño season,” Deputy Public Works Director for Sewer Field Operations Kevin Street said in an interview with The Riverside Record.

Riverside, CA · 2d

Yahoo!

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Record-Breaking Ocean Levels Pummel California’s PCH at El Morro (Video)

Pacific Coast Highway is one of America's most iconic drives. And right now, one stretch of it is fighting to stay above the Pacific. At El Morro, beside Crystal Cove State Park near Laguna Beach, a massive fracture has opened along the bluff supporting PCH. Caltrans says the crack measures as much as 360 feet long and two feet wide. With the ocean chewing away at the slope below, crews are racing to stabilize the hillside before winter's worst storms arrive.

Los Angeles, CA · 4d

livingmividaloca.com

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Viva Las Divas! Brings Las Vegas Glamour to Orange County This November

Looking for a fabulous night out in Orange County? Get ready for glitter, glamour, iconic music, and jaw-dropping performances as Viva Las Divas!. Whether you’re planning a girls’ night out, a fun date night, or just looking for something different to do in Orange County, this spectacular drag production promises an unforgettable evening inspired by the legendary entertainment of the Las Vegas Strip.

Orange County, CA · 1d

communityforwardredlands.com

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Davis, Holohan and Schavrien maintain leads in Redlands election night results

REDLANDS, Calif. — Redlands City Council member Denise Davis maintained a substantial lead in her reelection bid Tuesday night, while school board incumbent Patty Holohan and candidate Ryan Schavrien led their respective races for the Redlands Unified School District Board of Education, according to final unofficial election night results.

Redlands, CA · 3d

KTLA

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New seawall planned to protect train tracks in San Clemente

The Orange County Transportation Authority has gained approval to move forward with plans for a 1,200-foot seawall in San Clemente. The structure is aimed at protecting the coastal rail line from erosion and repeated damage caused by high tides. The California Coastal Commission approved the plan, which will add 2,100 tons of rock and about […]

San Clemente, CA · 19h

iebusinessdaily.com

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Affordable housing development underway in Fontana

Construction has begun on a $19.5 million affordable apartment complex in Fontana. R.D Olson Construction will build Fontana Courtplace I, a 50-unit project at 11196 Sierra Ave., according to the Irvine-based firm. The one-, two- and three-bedroom units will range from 590 to 1,087 square feet across two buildings that...

Fontana, CA · 1d