San Clemente Rite Aid Mishandled Hazardous Waste

The company agrees to a $12.3 million settlement with district attorneys from around the state. New safeguards put into place.

Orange County Posts Lowest Jobless Rate in Southern California in August

The rate for Orange County declined to 6.2 percent from 6.5 percent in July and was the lowest in Southern California.

Who's Hiring in San Clemente This Week?

The latest employment opportunities from Patch partner CareerBuilder.

Who's Hiring in San Clemente This Week?

The latest employment opportunities from Patch partner CareerBuilder.

Pep Boys to Come to San Clemente

The nationwide chain bought out 17 locations from Discount Tire.

San Clemente Company Pays Out $242K+ in Back Wages

For two years, Solis did not pay local workers for overtime, a federal agency says.

Foie Gras Ban Upheld, a San Clemente Chef Reacts

Antoine Price, chef at Café Mimosa, has been adjusting to life after the prohibition of the delicacy.

State to Verify San Clemente Businesses Collect Sales Tax

The Board of Equalization will be sending employees to knock on local businesses' doors.

North Beach Casino Bakery/Cafe Set for September Opening

Ellie's Table, operated by Jay's Catering, will occupy a space in the historic Casino San Clemente.

Edison: Ratepayers Should Shoulder $1B for Shuttered Nuke Plant

Southern California Edison officials believe ratepayers—not shareholders— should pay to maintain the retired San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Some Residents Oppose Possible 'Sex Shop' in San Clemente

The business is attempting to open an outlet near Pizza Port.

UPDATED: Miramar Ownership Disputed in Legal Battle

A man claiming to be the real owner of the ramshackle historic building spoke up at the San Clemente City Council Tuesday.

Edison Blames Manufacturer for San Onofre Shutdown

The utility says Mitsubishi is liable for $2 billion, but Mitsubishi says it owes just $137 million.

Don Roberto Jewelers Moves HQ up the Hill

The chain goes from tenant to landowner in San Clemente.

SDG&E Warns of Higher Electric Bills After San Onofre Closure

The company sends an email to customers announcing rate hikes.

Sony's New Ultra HD TV (Sponsored)

Sony's new high-definition television shifts the focus from size to clarity. Sponsored by Sony.

600 San Onofre Workers Get Layoff Notices

Edison cuts the first an eventual 1,100 employees who will lose their jobs because of the plant's permanent closure.

Customers Shouldn’t Pay for San Onofre, Advocate Says

If the consumer advocate division of the California Public Utilities Commission has its way, SCE and SD&E customers could see a reduction in energy bills.

San Clemente Unemployment Drops to 4.4 Percent

It's the first time since July 2008 it's been this low.

Skullcandy to Close Shop in San Clemente

The company, which went public two years ago, has been struggling, according to several sources.

San Onofre Shutdown Will Bring Economic Fallout, Forecasters Say

Plant layoffs will sting but not cripple the local economy. However, ratepayers, hotel owners and others may feel a pinch.

San Onofre Plant Closing a 'Seismic Event in the Nuclear Industry'

Documentary: Nuclear Power Isn't So Bad

UC Irvine’s Department of Chemical Engineering and Materials science hosted the 2013 Sundance Film Festival selection "Pandora’s Promise" Wednesday.

Iva Lee's Expands Nightlife and Menu

The Southern-style restaurant on El Camino Real enlarges its lounge, bar and dance floor by 1,000 square feet.

Edison Considers Closing San Onofre Amid Costly Repairs

Southern California Edison told analysts the company will consider closing down the troubled nuclear plant if federal regulator reject plans to restart it at partial power.

Edison Applies to Restart Nuke Plant in June

San Onofre's Unit 2 would resume operations at 70 percent of its normal power under the proposal. Critics still worry about safety.

Valero Hopes to Get Permits After Decade of Design

The gas station on Avenida de la Estrella wants to demolish and rebuild.

Rooftop Bar Latest Proposal in North Beach Revitalization Trend

The new pub and restaurant operators will appear at the Planning Commission Wednesday to seek permits.

Bartenders Square off in San Clemente Drink Contest

Sunsets at the Pier takes the prize.

Southern California Braces for Summer of Power Shortages

The NRC delayed its decision on whether to restart the ailing San Onofre nuclear plant, and the agency controlling electricity allocation in California is developing plans for another summer without it.

Official Drink of San Clemente Contest Thursday

The annual contest will be held at Adele's this year, according to the Chamber of Commerce announcement.

Consultant: San Onofre Reactor Could Operate at Full Power

Southern California Edison says the report backs company assertions Unit 2 is safe to return to service.

Edison Aims to Drag Out Rate Probe, Critic Says

A state investigation continues into whether Southern California Edison should be charging ratepayers for expenses related to the shuttered San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station.

Los Molinos Power Lines Go Underground this Summer

The project will cost over $1 million.

Sequestration Could Be Kick in Gut for San Clemente

Federal agencies will have fewer funds beginning Friday if Republicans and Democrats can’t avoid the sequester deadline.

Marblehead Developer to Ramp Up Work in Spring

Finally out of bankruptcy, the developer's first priority is grading at the mall site and building planned parks and trails, an official from the company said.

OC Gas Prices Spike to Among the State's Highest

The price of a gallon of gas in Orange County has been climbing for 21 days straight.

Nuclear Officials Deny They Knew About Safety Problems Before Upgrades

Officials from Southern California Edison contradict accusations by two elected officials that they knew of safety problems before installing the $670 million steam generators.

Experts, Activists Discuss Anniversary of San Onofre Shutdown

KPBS out of San Diego assembled the experts Thursday, even as the Nuclear Regulatory Commission decides whether to let the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station to partially restart.

Business Group Fights Bid to Make Trestles a Historic Site

The South Orange County Economic Coalition says such a designation would stymie a toll road extension.