The Latest Breaking News from Orange County

Orange County police dispatchers send them into crisis without guns but with smiles

SANTA ANA, Calif. — A police radio dispatched the partners — but there were no sirens, flashing lights, guns or handcuffs.

The Orange County Register · Nov 7, 2022

Why a Southern California congressional race hinges on Asian American voters

A congressional race in Orange County has become one of the most closely watched contests this election cycle, and will likely trigger a rethink for politicos on how Asian Americans vote.

WEKU · Nov 7, 2022

In 1 of Orange County's safest cities, voters still think about crime. So do Republican campaigns

Best known as the birthplace of former President Nixon, Yorba Linda is home to lush golf courses, equestrian trails and ranch-style homes with backyard stables. It has more houses of worship per capita than anywhere else in Orange County.

Los Angeles Times · Nov 7, 2022

Man punches woman who's 8 months pregnant in stomach and assaults others in Orange County, police say

LOS ANGELES — A man punched a woman who was eight months pregnant in the stomach during a wild series of assaults in Tustin in which he also attacked an elderly woman and tried to steal a hospital security guard’s radio, police said.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 23, 2022

State sues Southern California Edison and T-Mobile, saying they caused the Silverado fire in Orange County in 2020

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The state forestry department has sued Southern California Edison and T-Mobile USA, alleging equipment failures caused the 12,466-acre Silverado fire in 2020, displacing 90,000 residents in south Orange County.

The Orange County Register · Oct 22, 2022

After school district bans critical race theory, it faces Cal State Fullerton backlash

LOS ANGELES — Months after an Orange County school district banned teaching critical race theory, Cal State Fullerton has told school officials it is pausing placement of its student teachers in the system’s K-12 classrooms, citing concerns that district policies conflict with university goals that promote equity and inclusion in…

Los Angeles Times · Oct 19, 2022

All candidates for South Orange County Community College District District 6 in California complete Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey

Both of the candidates running in the November 8, 2022, general election for South Orange County Community College District District 6 in California — Ryan Dack and Pramod Kunju — completed Ballotpedia’s Candidate Connection survey. These survey responses allow voters to hear directly from candidates about what motivates them to…

Ballotpedia · Oct 18, 2022

With Californians distressed over inflation, how will it affect the vote?

LOS ANGELES — At the Winery Restaurant in Newport Beach, which has sweeping views of the harbor and a luxurious wine list, the chile-lime-rubbed mahi-mahi served with tropical fruit chutney and jasmine rice cost diners about $32 in early 2020.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 17, 2022

How Hurricane Ian changed the Florida governor’s race

TAMPA, Fla. — Joe Biden was supposed to be standing next to Charlie Crist.

Tribune News Service · Oct 15, 2022

Biden, campaigning with Rep. Katie Porter, promotes actions to lower prescription drug costs

IRVINE, Calif. — President Joe Biden and Rep. Katie Porter sought to focus voters’ attention on Democrats’ work to lower the cost of prescription drugs during an event in Orange County on Friday afternoon.

Los Angeles Times · Oct 15, 2022