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Beachgoers notice Sand Berm in Carpinteria

Carpinteria, CA · 14h

SFGate

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Orange County surf town votes against tax plan to save its own beaches

"These beaches are the currency of our town," says one frustrated official.

San Clemente, CA · 3d
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Tabby's Pantry

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Two California Institutions Closed After Four Decades, and Something Outside Their Doors Played a Part

Proud Mary's and Turk's closed their Dana Point Harbor locations on October 31, 2026, as the harbor's wharf area prepared to shut to the public for the next redevelopment phase. The closures mark a major change for one of Orange County's best-known waterfront dining areas.

Dana Point, CA · 4d

KTLA

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This long-shuttered California landmark is finally being demolished

SONGS is finally singing its swan song. The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS), the decommissioned nuclear power plant whose massive twin domes have been the butt of jokes for decades, is finally going to be demolished, U.S. Rep. Mike Levin recently announced. Levin (D-Carlsbad) held a news conference on Oct. 28 when he outlined […]

San Clemente, CA · 18h

The Inertia

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CalTrans Places Massive Boulders on Eroding Orange County Beach

Crews lowered massive boulders onto a vulnerable stretch of Orange County coastline in Laguna Beach last week. The rocks are part of CalTrans’ plan to stabilize erosion at Moro Beach after Tropical Storm Rachel opened a nearly 400-foot fissure in the cliff. The boulders will be placed at the...

Orange County, CA · 2d

Voice of OC

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San Juan Capistrano Residents Raise Concerns Over Housing Development, BMW Dealership

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...

San Juan Capistrano, CA · 2d

orangecoast.com

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Top Things to Do in O.C. This Week: November 11th through 17th

From an evening with Ina Garten and the Darker Waves Festival to Broadway musicals and classical music, here’s what’s happening in Orange County this week. A bestselling novel-turned-musical, the story follows a lost man on his journey of self-discovery as he navigates devastating grief. Jacob Jankowski’s life is torn apart by tragedy, but the opportunity to join a traveling circus as the veterinarian offers a welcomed reprieve. The story is told through the eyes of Jacob’s older self, looking back on the adventure that healed him and the lessons he learned along the way. Sara Gruen’s heartwarming and emotional novel is brought to life with a soaring score, beautiful choreography, and an elaborate set design. Segerstrom Hall, 600 Town Center Drive, Costa Mesa, 714-556-2787, scfta.org.

Orange County, CA · 22h

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Christmas in Orange County: 29 Mostly FREE Things to Do with Kids (2026)

I don't know if there are truly best things to do around Christmas in Orange County because what is BEST for one family may not be BEST for another. Instead, I like to highlight the family-friendly and mostly free things to do during the holidays. You know, those things that might become Christmas family traditions (or at least they have for our family!). I've also included lists and information about experiential gift ideas!

Orange County, CA · 3d

orangecoast.com

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Three Orange County Students Named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars

The local graduates were among 161 students nationwide selected for the prestigious academic honor. Three Orange County high school graduates have been named 2026 U.S. Presidential Scholars, one of the nation’s highest honors for graduating seniors. Sophie Mirae Kim of Huntington Beach High School, Irene Pan of Valencia High...

Orange County, CA · 2d

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Orange County Sues Teamsters in Contract Dispute

The battle over picketing at Orange County landfills intensified Tuesday as county officials sued the Teamsters council representing waste and public works employees and sought a temporary restraining order. County officials have taken issue with how the Teamsters Joint Council 42 members have been picketing at three county landfills, complaining...

Orange County, CA · 1d

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Building Contract for Metrolink Sidings Goes to Granite

Granite Construction said on November 5, 2026, in Watsonville, that the Southern California Regional Rail Authority, which operates Metrolink, has awarded it a $51.5 million contract in the Southern California Optimized Rail Expansion program, or SCORE. The project will be included in Granite’s fourth quarter 2026 CAP. Metrolink's train...

Southern California, CA · 2d

ABC7

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Caltrans cancels second 91 Fwy weekend closure near Corona after roadwork project completed early

Caltrans cancels second 91 Freeway closure after early project completion.

Corona, CA · 2d

ABC7

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California Coastal Commission approves rail protection plan in San Clemente despite beach access concerns

The California Coastal Commission on Thursday unanimously approved a plan to protect a vulnerable stretch of railroad along the South Orange County coast, despite concerns from critics who say the project could reduce public access to the beach. The proposal, described during the commission meeting as one of the largest beach encroachments the agency has considered, is intended to protect the rail corridor in San Clemente, which transportation officials say is increasingly threatened by coastal erosion, high tides and strong swells. “If this was an easy solution we would have been done with this two years ago and the balance of public infrastructure and public access to the coast is critical,” said Darrell Johnson, CEO of the Orange County Transportation Authority. According to the Orange County Transportation Authority, recent coastal conditions have damaged the tracks and contributed to frequent rail service suspensions along the corridor. The agency said the $305 million plan includes 690,000 cubic yards of sand for San Clemente beaches, a 1,200-foot seawall at San Clemente State Beach and the retention of 48,000 tons of riprap, or large boulders. The majority of the riprap has already been placed along the beach under emergency permitting, but the plan also

San Clemente, CA · 2d

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

spectrumnews1.com

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Community searches for solutions to Ladera Ranch cancer cases

LADERA RANCH, Calif. — Ladera Ranch is known for its safety, quiet streets and small-town feel. It has been gaining national attention, however, because of a cluster of Ewing’s Sarcoma cases. As a mother living in Ladera Ranch, Jaclyn French has been paying close attention to everything that...

Ladera Ranch, CA · 2d

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Newport Beach – A Look Back

Photo series courtesy of Newport Beach Museum Balboa Island. A historic view of the Balboa Pavilion overlooking Newport Harbor, with recreational motorboats gathered in the foreground. Built in 1905 and opened in 1906, the Pavilion became the centerpiece of Balboa’s early seaside resort community. With the arrival of the Pacific Electric Red Cars in 1906, visitors from Los Angeles and surrounding communities flocked to Balboa for boating, swimming, dancing and waterfront recreation. The Pavilion remains one of Newport Beach’s most recognizable historic landmarks. Date of this image is unknown.

Newport Beach, CA · 2d

KPBS

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San Diego apartment boom helps ease rent pressures, USC forecast says

San Diego County rents are expected to rise through 2029, but a recent boom in apartment construction helped make the county more affordable than neighboring Orange County, according to a University of Southern California forecast released Tuesday. The USC Lusk Center for Real Estate's Casden Real Estate Economics Forecast projects...

San Diego County, CA · 1d

ABC7

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Newport Beach rushes seawall projects ahead of forecast higher tides

Emergency work raises Newport Beach seawalls ahead of exceptionally high tides.

Newport Beach, CA · 1d

Voice of OC

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‘Close Calls’ at OC Landfills Amid Strike as Untrained Workers Are Pressed Into Service

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 · 21h