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.
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Posted inCosta Mesa
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.
Posted inAnaheim
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.
Posted inPolitics & Elections
Election 2026: OC Cities Ask for Tax Increases, Term Limits and More
Over a dozen local ballot initiatives qualified for the November ballot this year, with most of them aimed at increasing local taxes to help patch budget problems.
Posted inCommunity Opinion
Szabo: E-Bikes, Young Riders and the Parents Who Must Take Responsibility
E-bikes: The lesson begins at home
Posted inCountywide
Recognizing OC’s Workers this Labor Day
Meet some of the workers who make up the backbone of OC’s workforce and union members who are currently organizing for better pay.
Posted inSan Clemente
San Clemente Rail Line Closed After Rainfall, High Surf Hit Orange County Coast
Rain from nearby hurricane Marie is battering the Southern California coast, shutting down a portion of the train line between Orange County and San Diego County.
Posted inCountywide
OC Animal Care Still Filled With Cats As Orange County Starts Cooling Down
As of Sept. 3, there are 91 dogs and 160 cats at OC Animal Care in Tustin waiting to be adopted.
Posted inEducation
Rancho Santiago Chancellor Suspended Amid Investigation
It’s unclear why Chancellor Marvin Martinez is being put on leave, but it comes after board members repeatedly discussed firing him earlier this year.
Posted inCountywide
OC’s Biggest Civic News as Arte Moreno Moves to Sell Angels to Rams Owner
Angels owner Arte Moreno is moving to sell the team to the Rams owner, thousands of people were stuck in the Great Park traffic jam after an Olivia Rodrigo music festival – these are just some of this week’s biggest stories.
