Residents of the canyons have been ordered or asked to evacuate amid concerns about mudslides in the remains of burn scars, but orders lifted by 4 p.m.
Tag: Modjeska Canyon
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Canyons Face Evacuations Amidst Mudslides Concerns After Airport Fire
While the wildfire primarily burned into Riverside County, it’s still creating hazards for Orange County residents.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Tropical Storm Hilary Shows Her Colors Across Orange County
The tropical storm, a rare occurrence in Southern California, moved through the county Sunday.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
When Wildfires, Mudslides Hit Orange County’s Canyons, Residents Turn To This Woman
While county emergency responders have had issues with disaster communication for years, canyon residents like Joanne Hubble have taken it upon themselves to help people get out when it matters.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
OC Canyon Residents Evacuate Amid Concerns of Another Flash Flood
This is the second time residents in the Silverado Canyon have had to evacuate this winter.
Posted inEmergencies & Disasters
Canyon Residents Can Return Home Following Wednesday’s Mudslides with Warnings
Officials started lifting mandatory evacuation orders this evening for Modjeska Canyon, but other residents are being asked to stay out for another night.
Posted inCountywide
Rain Nearing OC Triggers Voluntary Evacuations for Canyon Residents Amid Flash Flooding Risk
Orange County officials are urging residents to evacuate from canyon communities ahead of heavy rain and possible flooding from Thursday night through Friday evening.
Posted inCanyons, Government, Top Stories
Supervisors Approve Controversial Canyon Development Plan
The Orange County Board of Supervisors gave the go-ahead to a 65-home development in the Modjeska and Silverado canyons and indicated that a general loosening of development restrictions in canyons is on the way.
Posted inHuntington Beach, Laguna Beach, Lake Forest, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Seal Beach
How to Succeed in Politics Without Really Trying
Registrar of voters is asking that incumbents who forgot to seek
re-election to several community service districts be
reappointed.
