OC Fire Authority officials say what started as a vegetation fire Monday has grown to roughly 8,500 acres Tuesday morning, forcing evacuations in the area of Trabuco Creek Road.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
South Orange County takes in Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Aliso Viejo, Rancho Santa Margarita and the master-planned cities around them, where growth and open space keep meeting at the council dais. Every story we have published about south county, newest first.
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Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Wilderness access, children’s events and gardening talks: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Orange County Voter Guide: November 2024 General Election
A rundown of the key races and sales tax increase measures in Orange County on the November ballot including the race to replace Supervisor Andrew Do – who is at the center of OC’s latest controversy.
Posted inTransportation
The Heroes Behind Freeway Signs
South Orange County residents this month got introduced to the Senior Master Sergeant John James Paoletti Memorial Highway along Interstate 5, just south of Crown Valley Parkway, one of over 500 memorial highways across California.
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Discovering Orange County’s Black Star Canyon Wilderness Park
Irvine Ranch Conservancy volunteers working with OC Parks offer residents guided hikes to 40,000 acres of deep wilderness in OC’s northeastern backcountry.
Posted inALL TOP STORIES
These Pets at Mission Viejo’s Animal Shelter Are Looking for a Home
The Mission Viejo Animal Services Center serves five south Orange County cities with 12 dogs and 15 cats currently available for adoption.
Posted inEducation
Orange County Officials Approve Irvine’s Exit from Library System
The city now has less than a year to build and launch their own library system from scratch, pulling $9 million away in funding from the countywide program annually.
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Irvine Officials Approve $100 Million Indoor Public Gym
While the design for the indoor gym isn’t finalized, it’s projected to have enough space for basketball, volleyball and badminton courts for residents to utilize.
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Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Nature journaling, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
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Free Things To Do This Weekend Across OC
Festivals, children’s events and scenic hikes: These are just a few of many free, family-friendly events offered through OC Parks and public libraries.
