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Ski patrol member dies in Tahoe area

Authorities are trying to determine what caused the death of a ski patrol member at the Heavenly Mountain Resort near Lake Tahoe.
Mountain lion attacks and injures child in Orange County wilderness park

A mountain lion attacked a 3-year-old Monday at a Lake Forest wilderness park, and a lion was later killed. The child's injuries were not life-threatening.
Evicted Oakland moms will get their house back after a deal with Redondo Beach company

Wedgewood Properties, of Redondo Beach, has agreed to sell one of its houses to an Oakland trust for Moms 4 Housing, a group arrested for squatting.
MLK Day: Thousands turn out across L.A. for 'a special day to remember a special person'

A beautification effort at Orville Wright STEAM Middle School was one of several events held across L.A. on Monday to honor the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr.
Feds investigate causes of a norovirus outbreak at Yosemite National Park

About 170 visitors and employees to Yosemite Valley have fallen ill in recent weeks, prompting an investigation into the cause of a norovirus outbreak.

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Trash, Recycling, and Organics

The City of Orange’s trash, recyclables and green waste are collected by CR&R Incorporated.
Chapman University Specific Plan Amendment #7

On September 5, 2019, Chapman University submitted a draft amendment to the Chapman University Specific Plan.
2020 Solid Waste Rate Adjustment
2019 Solid Waste Rate Adjustment

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that on Tuesday, December 10, 2019, at 6:00 p.m., a public hearing will be held at the City of Orange City Council Chambers located at 300 East Chapman Avenue, Orange, CA 92866 to consider proposed adjustments to the City’s solid waste rates and charges. If approved by City Council, the proposed rate adjustments will go into effect on January 1, 2020, and on July 1 of 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

ACLU says Orange County, cities violated sanctuary law when 2 men were detained by ICE

The ACLU claims Orange County and the cities of Tustin and Huntington Park violated the California Values Act when they turned two men over to ICE.
Woman pulls kitchen knife, steals $2 million in jewelry from South Coast Plaza, police say

Costa Mesa police tracked the Newport Beach woman to her home and arrested her after security guards wrote down her license plate number.
Orange County coach arrested on suspicion of inappropriate touching, police say

Elijah Kim, a Sunny Hills High School basketball coach, was arrested on suspicion of committing lewd and lascivious acts with a minor, investigators said.
A high-profile lawsuit targeting Huntington Beach over housing could end in a settlement

Gov. Gavin Newsom's administration said the Orange County city of Huntington Beach will allow for more affordable housing if it adopts a proposed plan.
Teacher charged with committing lewd acts on former O.C. student

George Moreno worked as a welding instructor at Santa Ana College from 2007 to 2018 and is accused of molesting a 15-year-old girl who was enrolled in his class.

Will historic sewer digester building at entrance to Laguna be saved?

The City Council will consider spending about $90,000 for an environmental impact report on its total demolition, but a private party could still step up to restore it.
Mountain Lion attacks, injures 3-year-old boy at Lake Forest wilderness park

The park will remain closed until officials confirm it is safe.
Newport Beach office building sells for $12.3 million, or $464 a square foot.

The 37-year-old, two-story building building had $6.5 million in renovations in 2015.
Hikers inspired by the words of Martin Luther King Jr.

OC Parks encourages Little Sycamore Canyon Trail hikers to "Reach for the Heights with Martin Luther King Jr."
France’s Macron tells global CEOs: ‘We’re open for business’

French President Emmanuel Macron's government announced a $2.2 billion contract for the French shipyard of Saint-Nazaire on the Atlantic coast.