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South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano."The initial designs of this project make it look a little like the port of LA and Long Beach in Laguna Niguel with 1100 shipping containers," said David Raslowsky of Laguna NiguelCompass Energy Storage is proposing to build a 250-mega watt battery energy storage system (BESS) on 13 acres of land it owned by Saddleback Church.But in 2022, the city of San Juan Capistrano rejected the renewable company's application for the project. That's when Compass Energy Solutions decided to bypass the city's...
Hate Unveiled, Newport Beach Murderer Guilty of LGBTQ Hate Crime
In a verdict that resonates with the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ rights, Samuel Lincoln Woodward, a 26-year-old from Newport Beach, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Blaze Bernstein, his former high school classmate. The 2018 crime, described by the Orange County District Attorney's Office as a hate-motivated murder, has culminated in a conviction that includes a hate crime enhancement, with Woodward facing a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Details about the conviction can be found in a statement by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Orange County Celebrates Fourth of July
People across Orange County pulled out their BBQ grills, lawn chairs and admired the fireworks that lit up the sky. For some cities, there were sanctioned firework shows, while Laguna Beach opted for a drone show, a more quiet and new way of watching light displays. But Independence Day is...
Book club’s community series centers around ‘Parable of the Sower’
The University of Redlands kicks off their year of communal reads and events around author Octavia Butler’s novel, “Parable of the Sower.”. It is a dystopian novel with profound foresight, published in 1993 and takes place in California beginning in July of 2024. The nonfiction book club at...
Redlands Symphony announces Wilson’s farewell season
The upcoming Redlands Symphony season will be full of fantastic music and celebrations of Music Director Ransom Wilson and his exemplary 9-year tenure at the musical helm of the orchestra. Wilson will step down from the post of music director and conductor at the conclusion of the 2024-25 season. A...
Australian vs. 909er games on tap
Just in time for the Fourth of July, the Australian Baseball Tour of Redlands pulls into the area this week. The Australian team was scheduled to arrive on Wednesday, July 3. The first of five games against a team from the greater Redlands area was scheduled for Friday, July 5 at Redlands High.
LifeHouse presents return of ‘Phantom of the Opera’
The popular and suspenseful tale of the mysterious “Phantom of the Opera" comes to LifeHouse Theater with the return of the smash-hit original musical by LifeHouse Theater founder and president Wayne R. Scott. Guests will witness young Christine’s rise to fame in the opera world, thanks to the schemes of the ominous Phantom, who seeks to win her heart. Sinister plots abound amidst comedic moments and tragic situations based on the original classic novel.
AHS students leave their mark in The California Boys and Girls State Program
After becoming the first two Arvin High School female students to participate in The California Boys and Girls State Program, Jennifer Rangel and Seleste Rosas told 23ABC about their achievements.
Doctors highlight hidden health risks associated with Fourth of July celebrations
Fireworks on the Fourth of July are an American tradition, but they're not exactly harmless. The Consumer Products Safety Commission says emergency room trips for fireworks injuries rise year after year. But even a professional fireworks show can affect long-term health effects in ways you might find surprising.If you're planning your own backyard pyrotechnics display, keep in mind nearly 10,000 people were treated for fireworks-related injuries last year alone.Doctors say to wear pants, closed-toed shoes and protect your eyes.Explosive and projectile fireworks are illegal in California, but even ones labeled "safe and sane" such as fountains, sparklers and pinwheels...
New wildfires start as crews gain containment on existing ones in Northern California
California's wildfire season has been aggressive this year, with over 145,000 acres burned so far, and several major fires are burning in Northern California, including the Thompson Fire, French Fire, and Basin Fire.
Could a Costco with apartments help California's affordable housing crisis?
If Costco's proposal for a mixed-use retail and housing development in California is successful, you won't have to go far to pick up a rotisserie chicken or a package of 30 rolls of toilet paper. The company, in partnership with developer Thrive Living, announced plans in June to open a new South...
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