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Southern California Heat Wave: San Diego Expects Soaring Temperatures and Monsoonal Moisture
As the sun casts its relentless gaze upon Southern California, San Diego is bracing for a sweltering week ahead, with temperatures soaring above average, the National Weather Service said in a statement. Monday's weather in San Diego County is expected to reach highs in the lower to mid-70s near the coast and could climb into the 90s for the inland valleys, while the Apple and Lucerne Valleys face a scorching range of 100 to 110 degrees. Coastal Orange County will experience milder mid to upper 70s, but inland areas are prepped for upper 80s. The National Weather Service San Diego, CA, warns of "moderate to major heat risk" in the valleys and mountains and "major to extreme heat risk for the deserts."
Joaquin Salcedo Went 4-for-5 w/Two Doubles, Three Runs & Five RBIs in Arroyo Seco Royals’ 10-3 Victory Over OC Juice
The Arroyo Seco Royals won’t make the postseason in the inaugural Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League season. But they’re in a position to play the role of spoiler. On Friday, the Royals claimed a 10-3 victory over the Orange County Juice. The top four programs in the six-team...
Abused German Shepherd Argon rehabilitates in Orange County
The abused and abandoned German Shepherd Argon, found in Malibu Canyon over the July 4 weekend with his muzzle and neck zip-tied, arrived in Orange County on Wednesday, July 10 for treatment and tenderness. Local animal rescue group German Shepherd Rescue of Orange County (GCROC) located in Newport Beach, took Argon under their wing to provide veterinary care and emotional healing. Argon is currently recovering at Saddleback Animal Hospital in Tustin, while undergoing additional testing to determine the best course of treatment.
Remembering Elisabeth Brown, a visionary in Orange County land conservation
Elisabeth ‘Liz’ Brown, biologist and inspirational Orange County advocate for open space and wildlife habitat protection, died peacefully on July 6 at the age of 81. A beloved figure in the Southern California environmental community, she served as president of Laguna Greenbelt, Inc. from 1985 to 2019. During that time, she played invaluable roles in collaborative efforts and legal battles protecting wilderness around Laguna Beach, establishing organizations to manage those lands, and creating programs for public access.
Family Art Day gets wild at the Festival of Arts
The Festival of Arts Family Art Day took a walk on the wild side last Sunday, July 14. The event, tailored to entertain the entire family, featured an array of wildlife-themed art activities and encounters. “Family Art Day is getting a wild makeover this year,” Festival of Arts Exhibits and...
Spotlight On the Community Fridge and Pantry Growing Its Own Produce
When Yvonne Martinez shops for her weekly allotment of food from the Skyview Elementary and Middle School Pantry in Anaheim, California, her box isn’t filled with nearly expired canned goods. Instead, it’s brimming with in-season fruits and vegetables that were harvested less than 25 miles away. The selection...
Humpback whale entangled off OC coast, crews work to free it
An attempt to save a humpback whale entangled in rope was underway off the coast of Orange County on Thursday. Michael Milstein from NOAA Fisheries said rescue teams tried to help it on Wednesday, but the whale resisted.
Global technology outage disrupts flights, commerce
A worldwide technology outage caused by a faulty cybersecurity software update disrupted Southern California airports, shipping ports and other computer-dependent operations. Departing flights from Los Angeles International Airport, Hollywood Burbank Airport and Long Beach Airport were temporarily grounded after airlines asked the Federal Aviation Administration for a ground stop on all flights, according to an alert from the FAA.
UCI Health welcomes first patients to new Irvine cancer center
The UCI Health Chao Family Comprehensive Cancer Center opened its second clinical hub on July 16, marking a significant milestone in cancer care for Orange County. On the first day of operations, more than 160 patients received world-class care from specialists at the state-of-the-art facility, including 18 outpatient surgeries. The...
Bolstering South Orange County’s Coastline
South Orange County’s disappearing shoreline has become so severe that it’s preventing lifeguards from accessing certain areas during high tide. That’s because coastal erosion is dwindling beaches into narrow strips of sand, some of which have become riddled with rocks and pebbles as the sand disappears. In...
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