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Wildfires in Riverside County burning homes, triggering evacuation warnings
Multiple brush fires broke out in the Inland Empire on Sunday, charring hundreds of acres, triggering some evacuation orders and burning several homes.The fires were burning in Riverside, in the Corona area, and in the San Bernardino National Forest.At least three homes were burning in Riverside as seen in aerial coverage by AIR7. Fire officials said four other structures were damaged by flames. About 1,500 homes are in the area near the fire.The Riverside blaze, called the Hawarden Fire was first reported just after 1 p.m. off Hawarden Drive. By early Sunday evening, it was estimated at more than 500...
Laredo, East LA and Hialeah, among the Latino-heavy cities with the highest poverty rates in the U.S.
A new study of the ten census-designated cities with 100,000 or more residents and high Latino populations showed their poverty rates are 50% higher than the national average. The ten communities, which include Laredo, Texas; East LA and Hialeah, Florida had an average poverty rate of 18.7%, considerably higher than the national poverty rate of 12.5% and the overall Latino poverty rate of 17.2%, the report by Axios shows.
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.
Republic Service Refunds Fullerton Residents with Event
For those still looking for the resolution of the 2021 strike with Republic Services in Fullerton look no further than this outdoor event. Fullerton has 45,782 housing units and Republic Services will provide $95K in services to resolve the 2021 strike refund. There was a disruption in Fullerton’s waste disposal...
9 Movies About Idaho California Transplants Need To Watch ASAP
Moving from California to Idaho is sort of like trading a surfboard for a snowboard. To say the least, it's a bit of a culture shock. And in 2023, the Census Bureau shared the revelation that 31% of the Gem State's population between 2017 and 2021 came from the Golden State. But whether you're from California or any place, one fun way to get acclimated to Idaho living is to binge on movies, TV shows, and even documentaries about the Gem State.
A glimpse at Crystal Cove in Summer
Crystal Cove Conservancy has kicked off the 2024 summer season with extensive programming for all ages that span from the beach to the trails. Visitors will be delighted to see a combination of new and returning programs at Crystal Cove State Park, as well as extended dates for one of the Conservancy’s most popular programs – “The Great Plein Air Art Experience,” which will now run through October.
Chino Valley Unified Sues Top California Officials To Prevent The Blocking Of Parental Notification
The Chino Valley Unified School District and the parents of eight students attending its schools and that of three other school districts in California have filed a lawsuit against Governor Gavin Newsom, California Attorney General Rob Bonta and California Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond in an effort to prevent the enforcement of a recently passed state law prohibiting schools from making a practice of notifying parents if their children are assuming a gender different from the one assigned them at birth.
Two Separate Orange County Apartment Sales Total $21MM
Two separate transactions in Laguna Beach and Newport Beach totaling over $21 million have set a new benchmark for apartment prices in Orange County. The sales — which closed in June 2024, according to the Orange County Business Journal — demonstrate the robust demand and premium pricing for coastal properties in the region.
Mid-Century Fullerton Library Restored to Former Glory
Fullerton residents have regained a beloved library, one of Orange County’s historic mid-century modern buildings, following 11 years of closure and a four-phase restoration to revitalize the structure. Gifted to the City of Fullerton by industrialist and art collector Norton Simon in 1962, the mid-century modern library was designed...
Core Development Group Submits Plans to Convert 120,560 SQFT Wells Fargo Tower into 162-Unit Residential Property in Santa Ana
Santa Ana’s skyline is set for a transformation as office-to-residential conversions gain momentum. The Wells Fargo Building, a 120,560-square-foot, 12-story tower at 2700 N. Main St., is slated to become the latest example of this trend, according to a report from the Orange County Business Journal. Core Development Group,...
It's hot, but a wintry OC fest has a cool ‘Christmas in July' deal
Winter Fest OC 2024 at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa. Nov. 22, 2024 through Jan. 5, 2025 (select dates) The "Christmas in July" sale begins July 22, giving guests to chance to "(s)ave $25 on anytime general admission tickets" The festive spirit of "Christmas in July,"...
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.
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