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California nixes plant, but says open to desalination

California officials have nixed a proposal for a $1.4 billion desalination plant but say they’re open to growing the state’s capacity to turn Pacific Ocean seawater into drinking water to buffer against persistent drought

The Independent UK

Wind, embers and defensible space: The science of destruction in Laguna Niguel

LOS ANGELES — The weather conditions were unremarkable for coastal Orange County, and even a bit pleasant: Mild temperatures, relatively moist air and a seasonal onshore breeze.

Los Angeles Times

Southern California Edison reports ‘circuit activity’ at time of Coastal fire that destroyed 20 homes in Laguna Niguel

LOS ANGELES — Authorities on Thursday were trying to determine the cause of a brush fire that burned at least 20 homes in Laguna Niguel, fueled by winds and dry conditions caused by California’s intense drought.

Los Angeles Times

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Edison reports ‘circuit activity’ at time of Coastal fire that destroyed 20 homes in Laguna Niguel

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A landslide destroyed Orange County homes 24 years ago. A developer wants to build there again

LOS ANGELES — In 1998, after a winter of heavy rains, the hill below Via Estoril collapsed.

Los Angeles Times

Million dollar homes go up in flames as huge brush fire leaves trail of destruction

The huge fire in Orange County, California, began near a water treatment plant in the middle of Laguna Niguel and Laguna Beach and has since engulfed an area of nearly 200 acres

Daily Mirror

Amid drought, California desalination project at crossroads

For more than two decades, California’s Orange County has debated whether to build a seaside plant to convert ocean water into drinking water in the hopes of buffering against ever-drier weather and drought

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Fast-moving fire destroys 20 homes in Orange County's Laguna Niguel, burns 200 acres

LOS ANGELES — A brush fire fueled by intense coastal winds roared into an upscale Laguna Niguel subdivision Wednesday evening as it ballooned to about 200 acres, burning at least 20 homes and forcing many to flee.

Los Angeles Times

Fast-moving fire destroys homes in Orange County's Laguna Niguel, burns 150 acres

LOS ANGELES — A brush fire fueled by intense coastal winds roared into an upscale Laguna Niguel subdivision Wednesday evening as it ballooned to at least 150 acres, burning multiple homes and forcing many to flee.

Los Angeles Times

Andy Dick arrested on livestream over suspicion of felony sexual battery

The actor and comedian has been booked into Orange County Jail in California

The Independent UK

California to decide fate of controversial desalination plant amid brutal drought

After more than a decade of debate, the coastal commission is set to vote on the proposed $1.4bn project near Los Angeles

The Guardian - US

After leak on reversing abortion rights, Orange County women may upend congressional races

LOS ANGELES — The Supreme Court’s expected decision to overturn Roe v. Wade could galvanize Democrats and turn some reliable Republican voters — especially women — blue, according to polls and interviews. It’s a small bit of hope for Democrats, who are widely expected to lose control of Congress in…

Los Angeles Times

Orange County Sheriff Releases Statement on Adreian Payne’s Death

He was shot and killed early Monday morning in Orange County, Fla.

Sports Illustrated

Women denied entry at Florida strip club will take case to state Supreme Court — again

ORLANDO, Fla. — The attorney for two women who were denied entry into an Orlando strip club in 2018 because they weren’t with a man said Friday he plans to take their case to the Florida Supreme Court again because the issue is more than who can have fun at…

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Orange County piano teacher sentenced to 100 years to life for sexually assaulting young students

A former Orange County piano teacher convicted of sexually assaulting and molesting child students over nearly two decades was sentenced Friday to 100 years to life in prison, prosecutors said.

Tribune News Service

Buster Keaton’s life, from silent film stardom to ‘How to Stuff Wild Bikini’ gets a fresh look

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Melissa Talmadge Cox knew Grandpa Buster had made a bunch of silent movies long before she was born, but it wasn’t until after Buster Keaton died and Cox was in college that she saw one.

Los Angeles Times

Michael Hiltzik: It's time to kill this useless and costly desalination project

When it comes to wasteful, overpriced and ill-considered proposals to address California's water supply issues, it's hard to know where to start.

The Orange County Register

Orange County dad sues because son couldn’t wear mesh mask to school

SANTA ANA, Calif. — An Orange County father is suing his son’s high school, claiming the teen was in effect expelled for wearing a mesh face mask.

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Orange County dad sues because son couldn’t wear mesh mask to school

SANTA ANA, Calif. — An Orange County father is suing his son’s high school, claiming the teen was in effect expelled for wearing a mesh face mask.

Benzinga

Chipotle Tests Garlic Guajillo Steak In Select Markets

Chipotle Mexican Grill Inc (NYSE:CMG) is testing Garlic Guajillo Steak at 102 participating restaurants in Denver, Indianapolis, and Orange County, California, for a limited time. Chipotle is testing a new steak flavor in select markets following recent menu innovations, including Smoked Brisket and Pollo Asado. Garlic Guajillo Steak features the combination of garlic…

Tribune News Service

Cruise industry weathers COVID-19 holdovers as virus lingers

ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — A rapidly spreading variant and close, indoor quarters are likely factors that have led to cruise ship passengers testing positive for COVID-19 in recent weeks, according to the CDC.

The Independent UK

US prosecutors indict Mexican Mafia leadership in California

Federal prosecutors have announced a sweeping racketeering case against the leaders of the Mexican Mafia that controlled Latino street gangs in Orange County, California

Los Angeles Times

Any effort to limit California offshore oil could be costly to taxpayers

SACRAMENTO, Calif. — An ambitious legislative effort to shut down three offshore oil rigs along the Orange County coast, where beaches and fragile wetlands were soiled after a major spill in October, could be hobbled by concerns over the eventual cost to California taxpayers.

Miami Herald

Disney tells investors Florida can’t dissolve special district without paying debt

MIAMI — As Florida legislators were rushing through passage of a bill to repeal the special district that governs Walt Disney World last week, they failed to notice an obscure provision in state law that says the state could not do what legislators were doing — unless the district’s bond…

Los Angeles Times

California man accused of anti-LGBTQ threats to bomb Merriam-Webster over definition of 'girl'

LOS ANGELES — An Orange County man was arrested this week on suspicion of making anti-LGBTQ threats against Merriam-Webster Inc. and faces a federal charge in Massachusetts, authorities confirmed Friday.

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