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local17 hours ago•7 min saved

Irvine rattlesnake bite tragedy spurs renewed trail-safety warnings

A 25-year-old Costa Mesa man died after a rattlesnake bite he suffered during a fall in Irvine’s Quail Hill area; officials urge hikers and mountain bikers to stay on marked trails, wear protective clothing, carry a charged phone and water, and be aware of snake activity which rises in spring and summer. Experts note fatalities from snake bites are rare, most bites are treatable with antivenom, and many bites are dry; authorities emphasize medical aid over criminal investigation in this incident and that snakes are relocated away from homes when found.

via Voice of OC|

#hiking-safety #irvine #local

health20 hours ago•24 min saved

Orange County Faces West Nile Surge as Mosquito Sprays Roll Out

A dangerous West Nile virus surge is sweeping 13 Orange County cities, with 38 positive mosquito samples this season and Fullerton accounting for about 40% of cases. Officials have begun overnight spraying in a 4.5-square-mile area of Fullerton, while residents are urged to eliminate standing water, clean bird baths and pet bowls, fix screens, and use DEET- or picaridin-based repellents. West Nile is spread by mosquitoes; most people recover or have mild symptoms, but severe infections can cause encephalitis or meningitis, particularly in older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

via New York Post|

#fullerton #health #mosquito-control

health2 days ago•5 min saved

Ladera Ranch confronts rare pediatric cancer cluster

A cluster of six children in Ladera Ranch, an affluent Orange County community, has been diagnosed with the rare cancer Ewing sarcoma, prompting concern among families. Among the cases was 17-year-old Brody Matteson, who died after a battle with the disease. Parents are urging officials to explore possible links to pesticide exposure as residents push for changes to landscaping and pest-control practices, even as county health officials say no clear pattern has emerged and plan further review.

via New York Post|

#ewing-sarcoma #health #ladera-ranch

weather-news2 days ago•51 min saved

SoCal West Nile virus surge: how to protect yourself this season

West Nile virus activity is surging early in Southern California, with Orange County detecting the virus in 10 cities and testing 38 mosquito pools, and Los Angeles County reporting 27 positive mosquito samples; nationwide there have been at least 48 human cases by June 30, including 38 neuroinvasive cases, though California has only one confirmed human infection this year. Health officials urge practical prevention: use EPA-registered repellents with DEET/IR3535/oil of lemon eucalyptus/picaridin, wear long sleeves and pants at dawn/dusk, eliminate standing water, repair screens, and report neglected pools or dead birds to local vector control agencies.

via Yahoo|

#los-angeles-county #mosquito-control #orange-county

world12 days ago•2 min saved

OC Couple Describes Attempted Rescue in Puerto Vallarta Crocodile Attack

An Orange County couple said they tried to rescue a 28-year-old Mexico City tourist attacked by a crocodile on a Puerto Vallarta beach. Despite throwing a life preserver and attempting to reach him, authorities say the man died; his body was recovered the next morning and the crocodile suspected in the attack was captured. Officials urge beachgoers to heed wildlife warning signs.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crocodile-attack #mexico #orange-county

weather26 days ago•14 min saved

SoCal Coast Warned: Extended Alerts for High Surf and King Tides

The National Weather Service extended dangerous coastal warnings through midweek for Los Angeles County beaches and through Friday for Orange County beaches, with dangerous rip currents and 3–6-foot waves driven by elevated surf and king tides of 7.5–7.9 feet. The alert warns of increased drowning risk and potential coastal flooding in low-lying areas; beachgoers should stay out of the water and near lifeguard towers, while OC officials prepare flood protections and sandbags for vulnerable areas, including Newport Beach.

via Orange County Register|

#coastal-warnings #king-tides #laguna-beach

politics1 month ago•13 min saved

Demings bows out of Florida governor bid after cancer diagnosis

Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings announced he is suspending his campaign for Florida governor due to a prostate cancer diagnosis, saying he will focus on treatment and remain in his mayoral role. He made the disclosure after his final State of the County address, noting the cancer was caught early and is treatable, and he did not take questions at the briefing.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#demings #florida #governor

local-news1 month ago•13 min saved

DeSantis tax plan could hollow out Florida’s bedroom communities’ tax bases

Gov. Ron DeSantis’s plan to expand the homestead exemption to $250,000 would slash local property tax revenue for central Florida bedroom communities (Belle Isle, Winter Garden, Oakland, Ocoee) by about 25%–33%, threatening budgets for core services and even bond ratings; Orlando would face a smaller hit. The phased plan starts with a $150,000 exemption in 2027, rising to $250,000 in 2028, and would limit how cities can spend tax dollars, targeting primary residences while vacation and commercial properties remain taxed. Cities are exploring options like shared services to cope with the anticipated losses.

via Orlando Sentinel|

#florida #homestead-exemption #local-governments

crime-and-safety1 month ago•17 min saved

OC Restaurant Incident: Police Seek Identity After Order Thrown at Worker

Santa Ana police released footage showing a woman inside a West 17th Street restaurant on May 12 hurling her order at an employee during a verbal altercation. The suspect is described as possibly Hispanic, 18–25, with long dark hair, last seen wearing a dark shirt and loose dark pants with a light polka dot pattern. Police are seeking the public’s help identifying her and ask anyone who recognizes her to call 714-245-8403.

via Patch|

#chipotle #crime-and-safety #orange-county

entertainment1 month ago•155 min saved

RHOC Alum Faces Revenge-Porn Allegation, Possible Jail Time

Former Real Housewives of Orange County star Kelly Dodd, 50, is accused by prosecutors of unlawfully sharing revenge-porn footage of an unnamed woman without her consent, a charge that could land her in jail if convicted; Dodd left RHOC in 2021.

via The Daily Beast|

#entertainment #kelly-dodd #orange-county

local1 month ago•3 min saved

Chapel Hill Rabies Case Prompts Local Health Advisory

Orange County Animal Services says a raccoon found near East Franklin Street and Glendale Drive in Chapel Hill tested positive for rabies after an encounter with two dogs on May 23. Officials urge people to keep distance from wildlife, seek prompt medical advice if exposed, and remind pet owners to keep rabies vaccinations up to date; in North Carolina, vaccinated pets with exposure must receive a booster within 96 hours, while unvaccinated animals with exposure may be euthanized or quarantined. The region has seen multiple rabies-related incidents recently, including a fox bite in Chapel Hill and a rabid cat in Hillsborough.

via WRAL|

#chapel-hill #local #orange-county

environment1 month ago•12 min saved

Orange County near-miss rekindles warnings on runaway chemical reactions

An aerospace firm in Garden Grove faced a potential catastrophe when a tank containing 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate began overheating after a cooling-system failure, risking a BLEVE that could have sent toxic fumes across Orange County; 50,000 residents were evacuated, but cooling efforts stabilized the tank and lifted evacuations as authorities reported no ongoing toxic release. The incident reflects longstanding industry warnings about reactive-hazard safety and underscores ongoing calls for stronger safety measures, with past international disasters cited for context.

via Los Angeles Times|

#bleve #chemical-safety #environment

california1 month ago•6 min saved

Orange County ends six-day chemical crisis as evacuations are lifted

All remaining evacuation orders in six Orange County cities were lifted after officials determined there was no longer a danger of explosion or chemical release from a methyl methacrylate tank at GKN Aerospace, marking a six-day crisis that forced about 50,000 residents to evacuate. The risk was reduced after a crack lowered tank pressure and crews cooled the contents with more than 9 million gallons of water; a 300-foot exclusion zone remains and a Western Avenue road closure continues as officials monitor conditions and continue to face ongoing lawsuits tied to the incident.

via Los Angeles Times|

#california #chemical-crisis #evacuations-lifted

california1 month ago•23 min saved

GKN Aerospace apologizes as Garden Grove chemical tank prompts mass evacuations

UK-based GKN Aerospace apologized for the disruption as a 34,000-gallon methyl methacrylate tank in Garden Grove heated up, prompting a county-wide emergency and the evacuation of about 40,000 residents; officials warned of toxic inhalation risk and coordinated with the Orange County Fire Authority, the EPA and OSHA to mitigate the leak. The company said it is monitoring the material and working to resolve the incident, as some residents began returning home after temperatures cooled due to a tank crack amid backlash and potential legal action.

via New York Post|

#california #chemical-tank #evacuations

local1 month ago•5 min saved

Orange County Evacuees Return Amid Stabilizing Chemical Crisis

Officials say the vast majority of the roughly 50,000 people evacuated after a damaged chemical storage tank in Garden Grove began returning home as conditions in the area stabilize: no contamination, fumes, or leaks detected; temperatures at the tank have fallen to about 50 degrees from a peak near 100, and runoff is being monitored. About 16,000 residents remain evacuated within a defined zone around Orangewood Avenue, Dale Street, Knott Street and Garden Grove Boulevard, as authorities continue to cool the tank and watch for possible hazards; the risk of a catastrophic explosion has diminished, but the area near the plant remains under evacuation and residents are urged to wait for official clearance before returning.

via Los Angeles Times|

#chemical-crisis #evacuation #garden-grove