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Farias Overtakes Davies in AD74; Strickland Concedes to Duncan in 36th

Nearly a week after the Nov. 3 general election, state and county races in South Orange County began to crystallize as ballots continued to be counted. In California’s 74th Assembly District, Democrat Sergio Farias, a San Juan City Councilmember, declared victory over three-term Republican incumbent Laurie Davies after the latest ballot counts showed Farias with a lead of 3,765 votes, according to unofficial results from the California Secretary of State’s office as of 5:31 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 10.

Orange County, CA · 12h
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SoCal district attorneys back legal challenge to Newsom's commutation decision

As Gov. Gavin Newsom faces backlash for his decision to commute every California death sentence to life in prison without the possibility of parole, Los Angeles and Orange County district attorneys spoke out Thursday in opposition, backing a legal challenge to block the governor's plan. Los Angeles County District Attorney...

California · 17h
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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
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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

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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

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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 · 2d

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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

CBS LA

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Newport Beach campus e-bike parking ban frustrates neighborhoods

Since Newport-Mesa Unified School District trustees voted this year to ban younger students from riding e-bikes on campus, students are riding and parking them in the neighborhood instead.

Newport Beach, CA · 18h

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Changing of the guard on councils

Three wake-ups after Election Day, some local races that were nip-and-tuck are turning into almost-settled. City councils in Garden Grove and Westminster appear to be going through some potentially significant changes, and the area’s delegation to the state legislature is about to be remade as well. According to the...

Garden Grove, CA · 2d

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Explore Your Village Transportation Options

At Clubhouse 1 (24232 Calle Aragon) on Wednesday, November 18, from 10 a.m. to noon, stop by the Transportation Division’s information booth to find out what services can get you to the store, a Village activity or a medical appointment. Staff can answer questions, issue new RFID tokens and replace tokens that aren’t working.

Laguna Woods, CA · 23h

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PHOTOS: Crean Lutheran athletes make college decisions during signing ceremony

Crean Lutheran athletes make it official Wednesday during a ceremony at Crean Lutheran. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran High School, Samantha Burgett, marketing media associate. Seven Crean Lutheran athletes, cheered on by coaches, family and friends, made their college decisions Wednesday during a signing ceremony in the campus gymnasium. The athletes:

Irvine, CA · 1d

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Tritons Open Football Playoffs Friday vs. No. 1 Seed Santa Margarita High

To be the best, you have to beat the best. That’s the challenge facing Jaime Ortiz’s San Clemente High football team this Friday, Nov. 13, when the Tritons travel to Saddleback College to take on No. 1 seed Santa Margarita High to open the CIF-SS Division 1 playoffs.

San Clemente, CA · 1d

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DP edges Laguna Beach in CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal

GOLETA, Calif. (KEYT) - Sophomore Channing Wigo dazzled in the third quarter and senior Grant Nelson scored three fourth quarter goals to lead Dos Pueblos to a 14-11 CIF-Southern Section Division 1 semifinal boys water polo win over Laguna Beach. The second-seeded Chargers will face #1 seed Mira Costa in Saturday's championship at Mt. San The post DP edges Laguna Beach in CIF-SS Division 1 semifinal appeared first on News Channel 3-12 .

Laguna Beach, CA · 1d

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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

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Lake Forest Cracks Down on E-Bikes

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 · 1d

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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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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

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Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf

Ronin Banerjee signed with Tennessee golf on Wednesday and is part of the Vols ' 2027 recruiting class. The Irvine, California native is ranked No. 150 in World Amateur Golf Rankings. "Very excited to have Ronin join us here on Rocky Top," Tennessee golf head coach Brennan Webb said. "He has consistently performed at an elite level among the world's best for several years now, consistently finishing inside the top 10. "His resume, including being named a First Team All-American the last three years, is as decorated as anyone who has signed here." Banerjee made his first PGA TOUR start in May at the CJ Cup Byron Nelson. He shot 3-under-par over 36 holes. He is a U.S. national team member, representing the United States at the Junior Presidents Cup two times, including alongside current Vols Tyler Watts and Pennson Badgett in 2024. More: Tennessee signs 'elite' golf transfer Follow Vols Wire on Facebook and X (formerly Twitter). This article originally appeared on Vols Wire: Ronin Banerjee signs with Tennessee golf

Knoxville, TN · 2d

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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

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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