All articles tagged with #orange county
Costco is opening its first standalone gas station in Mission Viejo, California—a 17,000+ square foot, 40-pump, members-only fuel location slated to open this June, marking the retailer's largest and only fuel-only site for now; the company also plans a standalone gas station in Hawai‘i next year.
A massive power outage affected more than 100,000 customers across South Orange County and parts of San Diego County Thursday night. SDG&E said power was restored to all customers just after 9 p.m. and said it would investigate the cause, emphasizing safety as a priority.
Orange County Animal Services says a Chapel Hill raccoon tested positive for rabies after a road incident. Officials urge caution around wildlife, remind pet owners to ensure rabies vaccinations are up to date, and outline exposure handling—dogs, cats and ferrets with vaccination history must receive a booster within 96 hours if exposed. North Carolina law also requires vaccination for these pets.
Trump-supporter groups plan a Saturday visit by the ‘MAGA Invasion’ and related pro-Disney causes at Disneyland, met by counter-protesters from the Brown Berets of California outside the main entrance. The clash overlaps with Gay Days, but organizers say the gathering isn’t an official Disneyland event. Disneyland rules prohibit disruptive demonstrations and attire, and attendees are encouraged to enjoy the park without interference.
Orange County health officials confirm a second measles case linked to a visitor who went to Disneyland Park and Disney California Adventure on Jan. 22, 2026, following the first case a week earlier. Exposed individuals are advised to check immunity, pursue vaccination or immunoglobulin if exposure was recent, and monitor for fever or rash for 7–21 days; health officials emphasize vaccination as the best protection.
Orange County health officials confirm a second measles case in a traveler who recently visited Disneyland and California Adventure, with exposure at Goofy's Kitchen and park locations; residents are advised to verify MMR vaccination status, seek vaccination or immune globulin if exposed, and monitor for fever or rash for 7 to 21 days.
A Friday night protest in Santa Ana, California, ended with a 21-year-old protester permanently blinded when a U.S. Homeland Security agent fired a nonlethal round at close range; doctors removed shrapnel and he underwent six hours of surgery, with family noting vision was permanently lost in one eye and highlighting concerns about use-of-force during demonstrations connected to DHS actions and recent related protests.
In Orange County, NC, Issiah Ross—then 17 and tried as an adult—rejected a plea to two counts of second-degree murder as jury selection begins for the 2022 killings of Lyric Woods (14) and Devin Clark (18); prosecutors seek first-degree murder with the potential for life without parole, and the trial is expected to last about two weeks with multiple expert witnesses.
The Orange County Fire Authority's contract for a joint firefighting helicopter program expired, leading to concerns about reduced aerial firefighting capabilities during wildfires, amid disagreements over the contract's management and approval process.
A body was discovered in the Santa Ana River in Fountain Valley after a water rescue was initiated following a caller’s report of someone yelling for help; authorities retrieved the body, and the circumstances remain unknown.
U.S. justice officials have thwarted a terror plot targeting companies in the Los Angeles area, arresting four suspects who were allegedly practicing building explosive devices, with plans for a New Year’s Eve attack.
Two bicyclists in Whiting Ranch, Lake Forest, had a frightening encounter with a juvenile mountain lion that followed them on the trail, but they escaped unharmed; wildlife officials have been alerted.
Jerry Demings, mayor of Orange County, Florida, has announced his candidacy for governor as a Democrat in the 2026 race to succeed term-limited Gov. Ron DeSantis, positioning himself as a centrist and potential challenger to Republican candidates, amid a competitive and racially significant election landscape.
Orange County Mayor Jerry Demings has officially entered the Florida governor race, potentially marking the first time both major parties have Black nominees for governor in the state's history. His campaign faces criticism from Republicans, notably from Ryan Smith of Donalds' campaign, who attacks Demings' policies and character. Demings's entry challenges former Rep. David Jolly for the Democratic nomination, with Jolly gaining endorsements and campaign support from prominent figures.
A toddler in Orange County has contracted measles, but the risk of spread is low due to family isolation. The article highlights the rise in measles cases nationwide, the severity of the disease, and emphasizes the importance of vaccination, especially amid increasing vaccine hesitancy influenced by COVID-19.