Laguna Beach and Dana Point declared states of emergency this week after high surf brought on by Hurricane Marie have continued to wear down the cities’ beaches.
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Where to Commemorate the 25th Anniversary of 9/11 in Orange County
Here are 10 ceremonies throughout Orange County where residents can honor the lives lost and the courage shown on Sept. 11, 2001.
Orange County’s Biggest Headlines as Tropical Heat Lingers After Storm
The Pacific Surfliner train is shutdown indefinitely after tropical storm Marie caused high tide to damage the rail tracks in San Clemente, voluntary breathalyzers return to Costa Mesa bars – these are some of this week’s top headlines.
Newport Beach Imposes Teen Curfew on Holiday Weekends
Following a “teen takeover” that led to over 400 arrests on the Fourth of July weekend, city officials are looking to crack down on unruly, social-media fueled gatherings.
Costa Mesa Bumps Pay for Police and Staff
City officials signed off last week on upping pay for several employee unions, looking to spend about $3 million this fiscal year amid a grim budget forecast.
Santana: Could Ladera Ranch Lead The Way on Organic HOA Landscaping?
In the wake of child cancer concerns, residents tonight are scheduled to get an update at the Ladera Ranch HOA board meeting on cancer study updates as well as adopting new landscaping policies moving away from toxics and toward more healthy landscaping practices.
Can Democrats Retake Huntington Beach City Council Using Republicans’ Strategy?
Huntington Beach’s Democrats are running as a slate this year, while the Republican Party’s candidates are a little more fractured over what direction to go.
San Clemente Train Line Closed Indefinitely After High Tide Damage
A portion of the Pacific Surfliner rail line running through San Clemente will remain closed for longer than expected after crews identified additional damage from high tides in the area.
Voluntary Breathalyzer Tests to Return to Costa Mesa Bars
City council members accepted a state grant to curb intoxicated driving – part of that is police officers asking bar patrons if they want voluntary breathalyzers, with officials stating it’s not an enforcement action.
A Park Without Parking: Anaheim Sets up Open Space on Santa Ana River
City staff say there is no parking planned for the new open space but that could change in the future with development at Angel Stadium – something officials have repeatedly denied any long term talks about.


