By ALANNA DURKIN RICHER | Associated Press NANTUCKET, Mass. — Kevin Spacey arrived at a courthouse on a resort island Monday to answer accusations that he…
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Veteran lifeguard Mike Brousard has handled nearly every type of rescue you can imagine
By Orange County on January 7, 2019
Retired lifeguard Mike Brousard recently published a book, “Warm Winds and Following Seas,” about lifesaving, and exploring the lifeguarding culture along Southern California’s coastline. He…
Bicyclist dies in hospital after being hit by car in Rancho Santa Margarita
By Orange County on January 2, 2019
A 25-year-old Trabuco Canyon man died on New Year’s Day, more than two weeks after being hit by a car while riding his bike in…
MMA fighter teaches doctor with multiple sclerosis how to battle back
By Orange County on January 2, 2019
The surgeon lost his hands. He couldn’t operate anymore. He lost his practice Surgeon Jim Jackson, right, works out with MMA fighter John Mercurio in…
Congressional leaders to attend White House border security briefing
By Orange County on January 2, 2019
By ZEKE MILLER and LISA MASCARO | Associated Press WASHINGTON — Democratic and Republican congressional leaders are expected to attend a briefing on border security…
8 green goals Californians should watch for in 2019
By Orange County on January 2, 2019
California instituted several landmark environmental policies in 2018 and green activists are geared up to keep the momentum growing in 2019. “I think we will…
Train crash on Danish bridge kills 6, injures 16
By Orange County on January 2, 2019
By JAN M. OLSEN | Associated Press COPENHAGEN, Denmark — A Danish passenger train apparently hit falling cargo from a passing freight train Wednesday, an…
Want to count? Orange County needs help with its 2019 Point In Time homeless census
By Orange County on December 31, 2018
Orange County is looking for around 1,000 volunteers to help conduct its biennial Point In Time headcount of homeless people on Jan. 23 and 24.…
1 dies in multi-car Buena Park freeway crash
By Orange County on December 31, 2018
One person died early Monday, Dec. 31 after a crash involving at least three cars on the I-5 freeway in Buena Park, according to the…
Elizabeth Warren takes big move toward 2020 presidential run
By Orange County on December 31, 2018
By ELANA SCHOR WASHINGTON — Sen. Elizabeth Warren on Monday took the first major step toward launching a widely anticipated campaign for the presidency, hoping…
Senior Living: Practicing physician-assisted life
By Orange County on December 31, 2018
By Dr. Thomas LaGrelius Contributing writer Today one of my long-standing seniors patients asked me if I did “P.A.D.” I looked confused, so he explained…
Santa Ana winds will make New Year’s Eve gusty in Southern California
By Orange County on December 31, 2018
Meteorologists expect cold temperatures and wind gusts as strong as 75 mph in portions of Southern California on New Year’s Eve, Monday, Dec. 31. The…
Most Influential 2018: OC’s controversial justice system gets 2 new leaders in Don Barnes, Todd Spitzer
By Orange County on December 27, 2018
Change is coming to Orange County’s turbulent criminal justice system. A full overhaul is expected under District Attorney-elect Todd Spitzer; a few meaningful tweaks under…
7-year-old who spoke to Trump about Santa still believes
By Orange County on December 26, 2018
By DARLENE SUPERVILLE | Associated Press WASHINGTON — A 7-year-old girl who talked to President Donald Trump on Christmas Eve still left out milk and…
Deck the halls with rods and classics in Buena Park
By Orange County on December 23, 2018
What’s more eye-grabbing than a host of shiny classic cars? A host of shiny classic cars decorated for Christmas. A running greyhound is the hood ornament…