Firefighters focus on suppression repair, hotspots as Norte Fire nears full containment
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
As of Tuesday evening, the Norte Fire was 92 percent contained, and thousands of Orange County residents are safely back in their homes. While the immediate threat to local neighborhoods has passed, the work for hundreds of firefighters on the ground is far from over.
Norte Fire evacuation orders lifted as crews begin erosion repairs
The latest numbers from fire officials indicate the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County reached 90% containment.
The latest numbers from fire officials indicate the 570-acre Norte Fire in Orange County reached 90% containment.
Newport Beach declares local emergency ahead of storm, King Tides
Newport Beach has activated emergency operations ahead of King Tides and a midweek storm expected to cause coastal flooding.
Newport Beach has activated emergency operations ahead of King Tides and a midweek storm expected to cause coastal flooding.
Lawsuit alleges SDG&E caused Norte Fire in San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano
A new lawsuit alleges San Diego Gas & Electric caused the Norte Fire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
A new lawsuit alleges San Diego Gas & Electric caused the Norte Fire in San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano.
Crews making progress in containing Norte Fire
Crews are making progress in containing the Norte Fire that destroyed several homes in Orange County.
Crews are making progress in containing the Norte Fire that destroyed several homes in Orange County.
Firefighters contain 60% of Norte Fire
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Crews have contained 60% of the Norte Fire that broke out on Friday, October 16.
Southern California braces for Santa Ana winds, high heat, and extreme wildfire risk
mergency agencies across Southern California are on high alert as powerful Santa Ana winds, high heat, and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Saturday.
mergency agencies across Southern California are on high alert as powerful Santa Ana winds, high heat, and low humidity create critical wildfire conditions through Saturday.
PCH lane closed near Laguna Beach as coastal erosion worsens
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
A lane of Pacific Coast Highway near Crystal Cove was closed after a large crack developed along the cliffside.
List: SoCal 'No Kings' protest locations for Oct. 17
Organizers across Southern California are hosting localized "No Kings: Vote Early" nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting.
Organizers across Southern California are hosting localized "No Kings: Vote Early" nonpartisan events on Oct. 17 to encourage early voting.
Rachel's remnants felt along SoCal coast
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants were felt along the Southern California coast as the system brought flooding and high surf.
Tropical Storm Rachel's remnants were felt along the Southern California coast as the system brought flooding and high surf.
Newport Beach closes piers, some beaches amid severe coastal flooding
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Newport Beach has temporarily closed some beaches and piers as Tropical Storm Rachel continues to drive severe coastal flooding and hazardous surf conditions.
Tropical Storm Rachel to bring rain, cooler temps, coastal flooding to SoCal
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Southern California is bracing for a dramatic weather shift as Tropical Storm Rachel brings rain, dropping temperatures, and severe coastal flood warnings across Los Angeles and Orange counties.
Newport Beach declares local emergency over coastal flooding on Balboa Peninsula
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Newport Beach declared a local emergency after Tropical Storm Rachel caused coastal flooding on the Balboa Peninsula, with high tides expected to continue.
Delta passenger charged after stealing airport tug at John Wayne Airport
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
The man, who was a Delta Airlines passenger, allegedly breached gate 12 at the Terminal and accessed the airfield.
Souplantation announces return to California in 2027
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.
Souplantation will return to California in 2027 with a planned Fountain Valley location, marking the chain's comeback after closing all locations in 2020.
Los Angeles sees 5th straight day above 100 degrees as beach warnings take effect
Southern California faces widespread extreme heat warnings and coastal flood advisories as record-breaking triple-digit temperatures hit the region.
Southern California faces widespread extreme heat warnings and coastal flood advisories as record-breaking triple-digit temperatures hit the region.
Suspected human smuggler arrested after 14 migrants intercepted off Newport Beach
A suspected human smuggler was arrested after allegedly preparing to pick up migrants arriving by boat at Newport Harbor.
A suspected human smuggler was arrested after allegedly preparing to pick up migrants arriving by boat at Newport Harbor.
Another suspected migrant boat intercepted off Newport Beach as councilmember pushes for harbor cameras
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody.
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody.
Suspected migrant boat intercepted off Newport Beach
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody. The interception follows several recent suspected migrant boat incidents in and around Newport Beach.
A suspected migrant boat carrying 14 people was intercepted south of Newport Beach, and everyone aboard was taken into U.S. Border Patrol custody. The interception follows several recent suspected migrant boat incidents in and around Newport Beach.
Woman accused of spying for China arrested at LAX, federal prosecutors say
Federal prosecutors say Wanying “Heather" Zhang was arrested at LAX on suspicion of conducting espionage for China.
Federal prosecutors say Wanying “Heather" Zhang was arrested at LAX on suspicion of conducting espionage for China.