Local news for Orange County, California.https://orangecountygazette.com/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/oc-republican-party-pounces-on-mailer-it-calls-racially-degrading/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/oc-republican-party-pounces-on-mailer-it-calls-racially-degrading/The Orange County Republican Party has condemned a political mailer that depicts candidate Gracey Van Der Mark alongside a cluster of bananas, sparking a debate over whether the imagery is a racially charged jab or a common idiom for a chaotic record.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/ocda-charges-six-more-parents-in-illegal-e-moto-cases-as-crashes-injuries-and-po/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/ocda-charges-six-more-parents-in-illegal-e-moto-cases-as-crashes-injuries-and-po/The Orange County District Attorney's office has filed new cases involving children as young as nine, bringing the number of parents charged by its RIDE SAFELY unit to at least 12 since January 2026.Sat, 24 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/oc-borrowers-could-feel-the-impact-of-student-loan-repayment-changes-as-save-pla/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/oc-borrowers-could-feel-the-impact-of-student-loan-repayment-changes-as-save-pla/A new analysis suggests some middle-income families with several dependents could see monthly student loan bills climb sharply as borrowers move from the terminated SAVE plan to the new Repayment Assistance Plan.Fri, 23 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/santa-ana-man-arrested-for-copper-theft-in-irvine-after-hiding-in-a-storm-drain/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/santa-ana-man-arrested-for-copper-theft-in-irvine-after-hiding-in-a-storm-drain/Irvine police say a 27-year-old Santa Ana man fled by bicycle and on foot before officers found him inside a storm drain and arrested him on suspicion of attempted grand theft, felony vandalism and resisting arrest.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/expired-registration-stop-in-north-oc-leads-to-armed-felon-arrest/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/expired-registration-stop-in-north-oc-leads-to-armed-felon-arrest/Police say officers found a Glock handgun during a pre-tow inventory search of a car stopped for expired registration, and the registered owner, who was prohibited from owning firearms, was booked into Orange County Jail.Wed, 21 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/upcoming-curriculum-changes-in-the-2026-2027-academic-year/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/upcoming-curriculum-changes-in-the-2026-2027-academic-year/Students in three majors face course renumbering, new requirements and extra upper-division units ahead of the 2026-2027 academic year, along with a new STEM OPT opportunity for some international students.Tue, 30 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/gavin-sykes-takes-over-in-2nd-half-as-long-beach-state-tops-csun/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/gavin-sykes-takes-over-in-2nd-half-as-long-beach-state-tops-csun/Sykes poured in 24 of his 34 points after halftime to carry Long Beach State past Cal State Northridge and extend the Beach's winning streak to three games.Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/both-uci-s-cross-country-teams-take-first-at-vanguard-invitational/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/both-uci-s-cross-country-teams-take-first-at-vanguard-invitational/Both the men's and women's squads finished first at Mason Regional Park, with the women taking the top five individual spots in the 5K.Wed, 10 Sep 2025 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/grants-for-la-clean-trucks-frozen-as-trump-defunds-green-energy/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/grants-for-la-clean-trucks-frozen-as-trump-defunds-green-energy/The Trump administration's freeze on a $250 million grant has stalled a plan to put about 500 electric trucks on the road at the nation's busiest port complex.Thu, 01 May 2025 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-taco-week-makes-its-debut-in-the-city-this-month/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-taco-week-makes-its-debut-in-the-city-this-month/From April 20 to 27, dozens of Long Beach restaurants, taquerias, food trucks and pop-ups will offer discounted tacos and new creations, capped by a citywide contest for the best taco.Thu, 17 Apr 2025 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/football-early-signing-day-2024-millikan-has-six-players-sign-with-colleges/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/football-early-signing-day-2024-millikan-has-six-players-sign-with-colleges/Millikan's football program led the Long Beach area with six Division I signees on Wednesday, including two headed to Power Four conferences.Wed, 04 Dec 2024 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/all-of-uci-s-a-stage-for-professor-julia-reinhard-lupton/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/all-of-uci-s-a-stage-for-professor-julia-reinhard-lupton/The English professor who founded UCI's Illuminations arts initiative and co-directs the New Swan Shakespeare Center received a major university service award in March 2024.Sat, 02 Nov 2024 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/womenshelter-of-long-beach-with-a-mission-to-protect-our-most-vulnerable-is-hono/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/womenshelter-of-long-beach-with-a-mission-to-protect-our-most-vulnerable-is-hono/Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal presented the domestic violence service provider with its August honor during a visit and tour of its resource center on Friday, Aug. 16.Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/woman-in-6m-real-estate-scam-out-of-long-beach-and-cerritos-gets-3-years-10-mont/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/woman-in-6m-real-estate-scam-out-of-long-beach-and-cerritos-gets-3-years-10-mont/Bianca Gonzalez, 41, received three years and 10 months in federal prison for a scheme that listed homes without owners' consent and took money from several hundred would-be buyers.Mon, 16 Oct 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-s-studebaker-road-rebuild-now-projected-to-cost-about-38-million/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-s-studebaker-road-rebuild-now-projected-to-cost-about-38-million/City officials say drainage demands and a complex intersection redesign have roughly doubled the estimated cost of the 5-mile corridor project and pushed construction back from this fall.Sat, 10 Jun 2023 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/as-title-42-expires-what-should-southern-california-expect/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/as-title-42-expires-what-should-southern-california-expect/Experts and lawmakers say the end of the pandemic-era rule will strain shelters and border resources in Southern California, though some expect any surge to be temporary.Sat, 13 May 2023 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/california-s-lieutenant-governor-visits-uci-discusses-housing/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/california-s-lieutenant-governor-visits-uci-discusses-housing/California Lt. Gov. Eleni Kounalakis visited the Mesa Court expansion site at UC Irvine on April 10, where local and campus leaders said the project is needed to ease pressure on student housing.Tue, 11 Apr 2023 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/lbcc-boys-girls-clubs-offer-afterschool-program-for-kids-of-city-college-student/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/lbcc-boys-girls-clubs-offer-afterschool-program-for-kids-of-city-college-student/The "Viking Clubhouse" on LBCC's Liberal Arts Campus gives students' school-age children a place to go in the evening while their parents attend class.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/usc-men-s-basketball-sees-no-19-auburn-as-a-must-win-game/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/usc-men-s-basketball-sees-no-19-auburn-as-a-must-win-game/After an opening-night loss to Florida Gulf Coast, the Trojans see the visit of a ranked Auburn team as a key opportunity to bolster their NCAA Tournament case.Sat, 17 Dec 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/patricia-brinkerhoff-rogers-obituary-long-beach-ca/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/patricia-brinkerhoff-rogers-obituary-long-beach-ca/Patricia Kay Brinkerhoff Rogers, a former Long Beach schoolgirl who taught in California, Japan and Catholic schools, died October 26 surrounded by her family.Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/shirley-wild-villa-riviera-dinner-celebrates-boys-girls-clubs-of-long-beach-fund/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/shirley-wild-villa-riviera-dinner-celebrates-boys-girls-clubs-of-long-beach-fund/A 50-mile fundraising walk for the Boys & Girls Clubs, anniversary galas for WomenShelter and the Museum of Latin American Art, and an ethics award at Cal State Long Beach all raised money for local causes.Sun, 27 Nov 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-san-bernardino-residents-report-most-calls-from-scammers-about-fake-s/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-san-bernardino-residents-report-most-calls-from-scammers-about-fake-s/More than 4,200 SCE customers reported scam calls in the first seven months of 2022, with Long Beach and San Bernardino residents reporting the most.Thu, 18 Aug 2022 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-state-baseball-outlasts-uc-irvine-for-2nd-straight-win/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/long-beach-state-baseball-outlasts-uc-irvine-for-2nd-straight-win/Marques Johnson's seven strong innings and a freshman's go-ahead single in the eighth carried the Dirtbags to a 4-0 victory at Blair Field.Sat, 30 Apr 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/nancy-bradley-morrow-obituary-long-beach-ca/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/nancy-bradley-morrow-obituary-long-beach-ca/Morrow, who taught at Franklin Jr. High in Long Beach before a 39-year career in education, died Jan. 10 in Rockford, Illinois.Sun, 30 Jan 2022 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/husband-charged-in-ex-county-contractor-case/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/husband-charged-in-ex-county-contractor-case/Jeff Knox, whose wife Amy Knox is accused of misusing county funds while a top executive at the Harm Reduction Coalition of San Diego, denied theft, embezzlement, mortgage fraud and tax charges at his arraignment.Thu, 22 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/16-year-old-arrested-for-weekend-double-shooting-in-fresno-s-tower-district-chie/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/16-year-old-arrested-for-weekend-double-shooting-in-fresno-s-tower-district-chie/Fresno police arrested a 16-year-old in Fowler over a weekend shooting, and the mayor announced immediate safety changes for the Tower District after the fourth shooting there in four months.Mon, 19 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/openai-engineer-arrested-in-bugging-of-executive-conference-room/Federal prosecutors say a 35-year-old engineer planted an encrypted audio recorder behind a television at OpenAI's San Francisco headquarters; he was arrested Friday and remains in custody.Tue, 13 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/us-air-force-removes-all-bombers-from-british-air-base-targeted-by-a-suspected-t/The bombers used in strikes on Iran have returned to the United States following a probe into a planned attack on RAF Fairford, as President Trump weighs further options against Tehran.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/usc-s-jahkeem-stewart-reintroduces-himself-at-22-miles-per-hour/The defensive tackle, sidelined for the first four games of the season, scooped up a fumble and ran 48 yards for the go-ahead touchdown in the Trojans' win at the Coliseum.Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-waggle-an-army-descends-on-san-francisco-with-stickers/An exhibition built around the BTS star's art collection opens Saturday at SFMOMA, while Swiss gallery Hauser & Wirth debuts in Silicon Valley and designer Nicole Hollis opens her first shop in Dogpatch.Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/could-americans-move-to-a-32-hour-workweek-what-to-know-about-the-proposed-bill/A proposal reintroduced Sept. 8 by Rep. Mark Takano and Sen. Bernie Sanders would lower the point at which overtime pay begins from 40 hours to 32 over several years, without cutting pay or benefits.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/rehab-home-where-presley-gerber-died-target-of-inquiry-by-california-regulators/California's Department of Health Care Services is reviewing whether Resolutions Living was providing services that require a state license, after a complaint from a rehab reform advocate.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/xavier-becerra-shows-off-his-bde-big-dad-energy-in-interview-with-the-standard/In a game-show-style sit-down, the Democratic candidate for California governor gave a blunt answer on Israel, said he would accept money from Purdue Pharma, and tested out a pickup line.Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/santa-clara-county-approves-blueprint-for-childcare-san-jos-spotlight/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/santa-clara-county-approves-blueprint-for-childcare-san-jos-spotlight/County supervisors unanimously approved a strategy aimed at expanding childcare, with a focus on vulnerable communities, provider pay and new facilities.Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/chargers-stumble-out-of-the-gate-in-loss-to-cardinals/Arizona beat Los Angeles 26-14 on Sunday, September 13, 2026, as turnovers, penalties and a porous defense marred the debuts of new Chargers coordinators Mike McDaniel and Chris O'Leary.Sun, 13 Sep 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/sf-s-311-app-has-closed-hundreds-of-drug-complaints-unaddressed/Hundreds of drug-use reports filed through the city's 311 app have been closed without action, even though officials say 311 is the right place to report them.Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/one-year-later-how-buster-posey-fared-at-his-first-trade-deadline-with-the-giant/With San Francisco sitting at 47-65, Buster Posey is again trading veterans for prospects, and last year's deadline deals offer a mixed early return.Mon, 03 Aug 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/lurie-welcomes-federal-regulation-of-waymo-and-robotaxi-industry/San Francisco's mayor is supporting Rep. Kevin Mullin's proposal to require autonomous vehicle companies to meet minimum emergency-response standards after robotaxi breakdowns during the July 4 fireworks and a December blackout.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-giants-never-ending-nightmare-bader-s-scooter-accident-schmitt-s-knee-and-mo/San Francisco's win over first-place Milwaukee was overshadowed by a season-ending-type knee injury to Casey Schmitt, a new setback for Harrison Bader and a looming trade deadline sell-off.Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/is-california-s-top-two-primary-system-a-flop/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/is-california-s-top-two-primary-system-a-flop/Fifteen years after voters adopted the system, the governor's race and most statewide contests are headed for conventional Democrat-versus-Republican showdowns, reviving debate over whether the top-two primary delivers on its promises.Mon, 08 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTXiaoyu Wanghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/asucr-senate-meeting-the-highlander-newspaper/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/asucr-senate-meeting-the-highlander-newspaper/The Associated Students of UC Riverside approved a sweeping set of constitutional changes, four resolutions and two sustainability grants without opposition at its last Senate meeting of the academic year.Tue, 02 Jun 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/she-found-structure-thanks-to-boxing-now-she-s-giving-teens-a-second-chance/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/she-found-structure-thanks-to-boxing-now-she-s-giving-teens-a-second-chance/Daysi Garcia, who found direction through boxing as a young adult, now runs youth programs that pair training with mentorship, court advocacy and college guidance.Thu, 28 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/jurupa-oak-to-be-preserved-under-lawsuit-settlement/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/jurupa-oak-to-be-preserved-under-lawsuit-settlement/A lawsuit settlement between conservation groups and Richland Communities will set aside land around the roughly 13,000-year-old tree in Jurupa Valley and bar development near it.Fri, 15 May 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swanhttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/musk-sounds-off-as-openai-trial-begins/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/musk-sounds-off-as-openai-trial-begins/Elon Musk testified that OpenAI's leaders are "looting" a charity as his lawsuit against Sam Altman went to trial, with lawyers for both sides trading sharply opposed accounts of the company's origins.Tue, 28 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/san-diego-middle-school-students-win-national-documentary-competition/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/san-diego-middle-school-students-win-national-documentary-competition/Helena de la Houssaye and Harper Haden of Correia Middle School won first place and $3,000 in C-SPAN's StudentCam competition with a film linking the "No Kings" protests to the nation's founding.Fri, 03 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-empress-new-groove-iconic-chinatown-building-gets-sold/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/the-empress-new-groove-iconic-chinatown-building-gets-sold/A coalition of nonprofits has reached a deal to purchase the six-story landmark at 838 Grant Ave. for $32 million, ending a dispute with its owner that lasted nearly a decade.Thu, 02 Apr 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/sf-s-best-thrift-stores-according-to-a-panel-of-shopping-pros/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/sf-s-best-thrift-stores-according-to-a-panel-of-shopping-pros/From a bright pink Valencia Street charity store to a craft-supply warehouse in Bayview, local resale experts name their favorite places to shop and the best finds they have made.Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/serial-entrepreneur-seeks-district-9-san-jose-council-seat-san-jos-spotlight/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/serial-entrepreneur-seeks-district-9-san-jose-council-seat-san-jos-spotlight/Mike Hennessy, a 70-year-old entrepreneur and lifelong San Jose resident, is campaigning on public safety, shelter expansion and a no-new-taxes pledge in the city's only open council contest.Tue, 17 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTNaledi Dlaminihttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/how-bay-fc-pulled-off-a-1-1-million-transfer-for-a-rising-u-s-star/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/how-bay-fc-pulled-off-a-1-1-million-transfer-for-a-rising-u-s-star/The 20-year-old national team midfielder joins the third-year NWSL club in the most expensive transfer in its history, a month before the regular season begins.Fri, 13 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTMei Linghttps://orangecountygazette.com/article/meet-the-first-winners-of-the-calhope-courage-award-scholarship-program/https://orangecountygazette.com/article/meet-the-first-winners-of-the-calhope-courage-award-scholarship-program/The inaugural scholarship class honors high school athletes who overcame injury, loss, displacement and family hardship, each receiving $2,500 for college.Tue, 10 Feb 2026 12:00:00 GMTAmy Swan