Orange County Prosecutor, Assembly Candidate Dies At 46 Of COVID

Kelly Ernby died Sunday — one week before she planned to announce her candidacy for the California State Assembly, friends said.

Huntington Beach Considers Emergency Declaration To Deploy Trash Disruption Mitigation Plan

Members of Teamsters Local 396 who work for Republic Services went on strike last week.

Orange County-Area Unemployment Rate Improves: New Update

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat, according to the newest figures.

Use The Budget Surplus To Address The Issue Of Water In CA

My vote goes to determining the best, large-scale desalination technology and launching projects to help with water supplies.

Orange County-Area Unemployment Rate Improves In September: Feds

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat as fall approached.

Adoption Awareness Month In OC: 'Every Conversation Matters'

More than 335 Orange County families were made whole through adoption in the past year. Patch congratulates all of them.

OC Registrar Of Voters Neal Kelley Announces March Retirement

Kelley announced his retirement Tuesday after serving as the OC Registrar of Voters since 2005. He leaves behind a legacy of integrity.

Oil Faces Complicated Future In California

Oil is on its way out in the Golden State — kind of.

'Let's Get This Done' Porter Calls To Build OC Veteran's Cemetery

Rep. Katie Porter calls for starting construction on Orange County's new Veteran's Cemetery at the Gypsum Canyon location in Anaheim Hills.

'We All Replace Ourselves' Execs Tell Woman-52-Upon Layoff: Court

A woman accuses Clay Lacy Aviation, Inc. of being a 'boys club" & wrongful termination, discrimination in a lawsuit for unspecified damages.

Bill Clinton Released From Southern California Hospital

Former President Bill Clinton walked out of the hospital and into a waiting vehicle, accompanied by former first lady Hillary Clinton.

Bill Clinton Expected To Be Released From Hospital Sunday

The former president received a visit Saturday from Hillary Clinton at UCI Medical Center, where he has been hospitalized since Tuesday.

CA Oil Spill: Call To End Offshore OC Drilling, Waterfowl Release

Three Orange County congressional representatives will lead the hearing on the Huntington Beach oil spill next week.

Oil Spill Shows Need To Transition To Clean Energy [Commentary]

If we stay dependent on oil and gas, we will face more and more devastating impacts of climate change.

OC Pregnant Mom Vs. Amazon: 'Told To Do Yoga' & Stay At Work

A Santa Ana mom of 3 says she was fired days ahead of her maternity leave from an LA Amazon Fresh facility, after begging to work from home.

Orange County-Area Unemployment Rate Decreases: Latest Data

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the late summer.

Oil Spill Shows It's Time To Take The Next Big Step To Protect Our Coast

COMMENTARY: As long as unnecessary offshore drilling is allowed to continue, no level of protection can safeguard ocean habitats.

A Rare Ecological Gem: Marshes Slicked With Spilled Oil — Again

Thirty-two years ago, in a triumph of ecological restoration, ocean water rushed into a small, newly restored marsh along the heavily de ...

Future Voters Scorecard: How Orange County Students Compare

Some districts are doing significantly better at registering young voters in OC. Laguna Beach USD & Tustin USD are standouts a report says.

Back Rent On Rise In Orange County: Analysis

More than 1 out of every 10 Orange County rental households are behind on rents as of early August, according to a new analysis.

National Voter Registration Day: Be Vote-Ready In Orange County

National Voter Registration Day is Sept. 28. If you’re not registered to vote, here’s a rundown of what you need to do in California.

Marshallese Youth Of OC Receives $500k From Rep. Katie Porter

The first-of-its-kind grant will help the local Marshallese community get medical care, cultural programs and other services.

Elder Concedes And Pauses Fraud Claims To Look Ahead

"We are going to win the war": Elder backed off previous claims that the election was rigged and hinted at a future bid for governor.

Orange County Rejects Recall By Narrow Margin: Report

Voter turnout was just under half of the county's registered voters, at 49 percent of the 1.8 million voters with results still uncertified.

Voters Cast Ballots Across Orange County: CA Recall

Over 65,000 Orange County residents cast their ballots in person Tuesday, the Orange County Registrar of Voters says. Were you one of them?

Orange County-Area Unemployment Rate Decreased In July: Feds

The Orange County unemployment rate improved somewhat during the summer.

2 Orange County Superior Court Judges Appointed Friday

Vibhav Mittal, 39, of Yorba Linda & Scott M. Van Camp, 49, of Huntington Beach, were named to the Orange County Superior Court bench Friday.

How Sports Arenas Became The Poster Child Of California's Housing Crisis

CA recently began tracking publicly owned lots that could be turned into affordable homes and two major sports arenas were cited.

Calif. Supreme Court Rejects OC Lawsuit To Block Mask Mandate In Schools

The Orange County Board of Education wanted to block students from being required to wear masks in school.

Orange County-Area Unemployment Rate Increased In June: Feds

But national figures point to a rebound when local data for July becomes available next month.

Orange County Coronavirus Transmission 'High': CDC

The CDC recommends indoor public mask use for vaccinated and unvaccinated Orange County residents.

Irvine To Require City Employees To Get Vaccinated Or Test Weekly

Irvine officials said all city employees must either show proof of vaccination or participate in weekly COVID-19 tests beginning next month.

'A Time Bomb Ticking': See Rental Arrears In Orange County

A new analysis found more than 6 million nationwide are behind on rent, owing a total of $23 billion.

Bolton Sworn In As New Huntington Beach City Council Member

Attorney Rhonda Bolton fills the vacant seat left by former MMA fighter Tito Ortiz, who resigned in June.

Newsom Snubs Recall Debate Invite Against 5 Republican Opponents

Gov. Gavin Newsom ignored the invitation to appear with 5 Republican opponents in a televised debate at the Nixon Library in Orange County.

CA Takes Nibble At Offering Food Stamps To Undocumented Residents

Democrats in the state legislature this year proposed opening CA's state-funded food stamp program to all, regardless of immigration status.

Orange County Auto Clubs Offer CA Real ID

Auto Club of SoCal is offering members a chance to skip the lines at the Department of Motor Vehicles to get a Real ID this month.

Orange County Area Unemployment Improves: Feds

The unemployment rate in Orange County is lower than the California average.

Rep. Katie Porter Hosts Town Hall In Her 45th District

Orange County area congresswoman Katie Porter will be on hand to speak to her constituents July 11 at Mike Ward Community Park.

AG Files Multi-State Lawsuit Against Google

Attorney General Bonta files lawsuit against Google for anticompetitive practices regarding apps from the Google Play Store