A SCE report filed Monday with state regulators says investigators are looking into a lashing wire at SCE electrical facilities near Santiago Canyon Road that may have contacted SCE’s overhead primary conductor, which may have resulted in the ignition of the fire.
Yearly Archives: 2020
Posted inNEWS
“Like Nothing I’ve Experienced Before,” Orange County Flees from Two Fires
Residents evacuate from two infernos — one threatening Irvine, one threatening Yorba Linda.
Posted inNEWS
Five Westminster Council Candidates Hope to Take Charge of Disarrayed City
Notably, the city’s recent switch to district elections put two council members who have clashed with each other, Kimberly Ho and Tai Do, in the same District 3.
Posted inNEWS
Nine Candidates Seek Election to the Garden Grove City Council this November
The candidates, whichever are successful, would oversee a city with a diverse population and strong working class presence.
Posted inCollegiate News Service
Newport Beach Will Consider New Rules for Living Aboard Boats in Commercial Marinas
The City Council is expected to consider new regulations Tuesday regarding boats used as residences and new guidelines for docking.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Silverado Canyon and Blue Ridge Fires in Photos — Day One
Photos from day one of the Silverado fire that broke out northeast of Irvine early Monday.
Posted inCountywide
Orange County Affected by Blue Ridge Fire, Second to Hit Today
Residents in Yorba Linda are being encouraged to evacuate as the Blue Ridge Fire begins to spread.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Orange County’s Coronavirus Progress Stalls as Economic Pain Continues
A recent forecast shows OC will be economically suffering for a while.
Posted inCountywide
Silverado Canyon Fire Spreads to 7,200 Acres, Mandatory Evacuation in Irvine as Firefighters Battle High Winds
A fire broke out near Silverado Canyon with winds driving the fire out.
Posted inNEWS
Racist Language in Old Housing Deeds Could Soon Go Away for Good in Orange County
Orange County’s Board of Supervisors opts to remove racist language from housing deeds.
