LA Times
- A 'super' El Niño is brewing. Experts fear historic dangers from extreme weather
The consensus of computer models suggests that the new El Niño climate pattern will probably be a very strong one.
- A vacant lot near City Hall will become an art park. Why are some people objecting?
Residents, unions, politicians and nonprofits have tussled over the future of a two-acre plot of prime real estate in the heart of downtown Los Angeles.
- Crews gain upper hand on Summit fire; evacuation orders in Antelope Valley lifted
The Summit fire, burning near the Los Angeles-San Bernardino county line, has destroyed one home and damaged two others.
- State lawmakers cry foul over new cap placed on film tax credits
More than three dozen state legislators have sent a letter to Gov. Gavin Newsom and state government leaders warning of a threat to the film and TV tax credit program.
- PG&E should pay $22 million for Mosquito fire violations, regulators say
During an investigation of the Mosquito fire, which burned nearly 80,000 acres in Placer County, California regulators found PG&E committed safety violations.
City of Orange
LA Times – Orange County
- Buena Park police warn of social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm
Buena Park police issued a warning over of possible social media-fueled teen takeover of Knott's Berry Farm, following a similar warnings in Lakewood and Huntington Beach after an incident took place in Newport Beach last week.
- 'Real Housewives of Orange County's' Jennifer Pedranti says son was involved in starting brush fire
"Real Housewives of Orange County" star Jennifer Pedranti confirmed her son was involved in starting a seven-acre brush fire in Ladera Ranch. Fire officials said the incident was under investigation.
- Huntington Beach says a Newport-style 'takeover' is in the works, and police intend to stop it
Huntington Beach Police are warning online organizers and promoters attempting a "takeover" that they will be prosecuted for any criminality.
- Hours of chaos, vandalism in Newport Beach: Are viral social media posts to blame?
Newport Beach's Balboa Peninsula neighborhood became a scene of chaos Saturday night after hundreds of teens and young adults showed up at the beach unexpectedly.
- Orange County police officer accused of 'inappropriate interaction' with underage Explorer
Roberto Machuca, 32, of the Garden Grove Police Department was arrested Saturday and booked into the Orange County Jail.