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Wildfires Plague the West Amid a Scorching Heat Wave
At least a half-dozen homes lay in ruins Monday after one of many dangerous wildfires in the West suddenly swept into a Southern California neighborhood during a blistering heat wave. Six homes were ravaged and seven damaged when the fire sparked by fireworks erupted Sunday afternoon in a hilly area...
Orange County Native Improves to 4-0 Since Angels Promotion
The Dana Point native was promoted to MLB on June 14. Since then he's shown significant improvement from his last appearance in the Major Leagues with the Phillies in 2021, going 4-0 with a 1.76 ERA for the Angels.
L’Agence Has a New Store Concept: The Jean Bar
Jeff Rudes and his partners started L’Agence in 2008 with the idea of creating a contemporary womenswear collection that had the glamour of Paris with the cool vibe of California.Courrèges Heads to Southern California With Its First West Coast Store in Years Over the years, the label has grown to include everything from eveningwear and daywear to weekend clothing, business attire and more. Recently, swimwear, shoes, belts and candles were added to round out the selection found in four L’Agence stores and 300 wholesale accounts. Even though L’Agence has offered denim since 2018, Rudes, the company’s chairman and creative director, felt there...
Watch out for investment scams
Californians fall prey to more online investment scams and lose more money than residents of any other state in the country, according to the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) Report. Even though investment scams make a small portion over the overall types of scams reported to authorities, the amount of monetary losses to fraudulent schemes is shockingly high.
29-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Setting San Juan Vegetation Fires
A 29-year-old man suspected of having started several brush fires around San Juan Capistrano last month was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, in a collaborative effort. Sergio Parracastellon, or Sergio Parra, of San Juan Capistrano, was taken into custody on July 17 in a partnership between the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
42-Acre San Juan Property Breaks Orange County Housing Price Record at $150 Million
Breaking real estate records in Orange County, a rare 42-acre property in San Juan Capistrano hit the market in June for a listing price of $150 million. In the heart of San Juan near Marbella Country Club, Robert Maurer, the seller of “Casa Grande,” has been dreaming of the day to see the fruition of the estate be completed. The estate includes an existing 21,000-square-foot structure consisting of three apartments, offices, and storage space, which was completed in 2010. It also has permitted plans for a 38,000-square-foot main residence on a ridgeline with 360-degree views.
Mosquitos test positive for West Nile Virus in nearby Huntington
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the city of Huntington Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year. The positive mosquitoes were collected in an area bordered by Newland St., Adams Ave., Bushard St., and Atlanta Ave. in Huntington Beach.
Rancho Mission Viejo Prepares for Fire Season with Training, Mitigation Methods
With fire season rapidly approaching and some small brush fires already breaking out, many cities are taking preventive measures to help alleviate the pressure on fire departments. Rancho Mission Viejo recently hosted a chat about wildfire resiliency for its community. Presented by the community to point out key features they...
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