Police arrested a San Francisco man after Guests of the theme park reported seeing a him with a loaded gun.
Sen. Patricia Bates is proposing to make flying a drone over wildfires a crime punishable by jail time and steep fines.
With this year's exit exam nixed by the state, college freshman's transcripts don't have the required high school graduation date.
This year's El Niño could be the strongest ever recorded.
Sales are up by 15.5 percent and prices by 4.7 percent while affordability is down to 21 percent, which amounts to the historical "normal."
Remember--kids can trade or toss stuff they don't like, so make sure your children actually like the food you're sending to school.
The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.
Here's what you ate and saw at this year's 125 OC Fair.
Two boys, who played water polo and looked forward to attending Orange County School of the Arts, died when a tree fell on their campground.
Find out how you can make a salon appointment for your student.
Three wildfires circling the region are affecting air quality in the region.
Temperatures are expected to begin creeping down today, following a weekend of record-setting temperatures.
Children are heading back-to-school across California, so in your own neighborhood and where you commute to work--be safe!
Under California law, children must be fully immunized before starting school.
Need a new job? Check out the Patch Jobs Board in your town for the newest listings across the state.
With Star Wars cast members on hand, Disneyland announced its largest ever single-themed expansion, a "Star Wars" themed kingdom.
Need a break from bad news? Here are a few of our favorite uplifting headlines and photos from Southern California Patch sites.
Combine the suave suits from 'Mad Men' with the swagger of James Bond--and you end up with Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer in their spy film.
Researchers say getting more sleep improves academic performance. But is it feasible to push back middle and high school start times?
Warm garlic bread, mozzarella, basil, vinegar ... VERY easy!
Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."
Local gas prices spiked by nearly 10 cents in two days, but there may be relief if ExxonMobil's Torrance refinery gets approval to reopen.
Three people were hospitalized due to a chemical spill at a laboratory at the University of California, Irvine.
With temperatures climbing past 100 in many communities, authorities are advising precautions and conservation to avoid power outages.
An early morning fire prompted the closure of two westbound lanes of the Ronald Reagan (118) Freeway.
It pays to be good in Los Alamitos where police will award slurpee freebies to children caught committing acts of goodness in the community.
The UV Index is expected to climb so high Friday, a fair-skinned person can burn in four minutes.
Because of the new moon this week, the 'shooting stars' will be more spectacular, an astronomy expert said.
The U.S. Olympic Committee announced today that it is working to make Los Angeles the nation's contender for the 2024 Summer Olympics.
A man suspected of printing and passing fraudulent checks throughout the region was arrested in Seal Beach.
With temperatures 10 degrees above normal forecast over the next several days, authorities are warning residents to take precautions.
Police are interviewing four suspects who allegedly terrified a movie audience by revving a leaf blower inside the theater during a film.
Only 20 percent of the population can afford a home in Orange County where the median price is $713,000.
A 19-year-old Long Beach man was charged with raping a woman, 72, in a seniors complex.
A Texas woman alleges the theme park's carelessness caused her paralyzed son to get 'crushed' on the ride.
A former football executive spearheading the Carson stadium projects said he is “absolutely certain” the teams will play in LA by 2019.
A heat wave headed in from Texas is expected to spike temperatures by more than 10 degrees over the next several days.
The balls protect against contaminants, prevent evaporation--and cost $250 million less than another proposal.
The mayor proposes a $4.5 billion budget for hosting the 2024 Summer Games.
Rodney Quine was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and robbery.