September 18, 2026
Trestles Pro gives early look at LA28 surf contest — and sand space is slim
The elite-level contest continues Friday with several locals still in the hunt for the finals.
September 17, 2026
Powerful El Niño could shake up the ocean population near Southern California shores
Unusual marine visitors are already being spotted include hammerhead sharks off Los Angeles, Orange and Ventura counties, a whale shark off Malibu and mahi-mahi near the Southern Channel Islands.
September 17, 2026
Uber ordered to pay $40 million to parents of passenger killed on OC highway
A 23-year-old woman was struck and killed after a ride-share driver abandoned her near traffic on the 73, a judge ruled.
September 17, 2026
SUV driver in Chatsworth bus crash that killed 2 was intoxicated and speeding, the DA says
Bailee Lynn Rios had narcotics in her system when she was behind the wheel and speeding, Nathan Hochman says.
September 17, 2026
Rep. Young Kim seeks to strip congressional pensions from disgraced members
The Anaheim Hills Republican lawmaker is going on somewhat of an accountability spree this month.
September 17, 2026
‘Bloody panic’ — 5 injured jumping from Riverside apartment windows as fire raged
Three dogs perished in the blaze, but firefighters rescued two others.
September 17, 2026
Dodgers roll to division-clinching victory behind 4-hit game from Kyle Tucker
Tucker had a 2-run home run and an RBI double as the Dodgers built an early lead. The win clinched their 13th NL West division title in the past 14 seasons.
September 17, 2026
5 places to find very, very good musubi in Orange County
Musubi has found favor with an even wider audience as of late. Small wonder why.
September 17, 2026
Trinity League Football Podcast: Big win leaves Mater Dei with questions
OCVarsity’s Dan Albano and Scott Barajas analyze Mater Dei’s win against Centennial and preview the games Friday.
September 17, 2026
Massive mural puts spotlight on women surfers pushing bounderies
The 30-foot tall painting on Hotel Miramar features portraits of Caroline Marks, Molly Picklum, Sierra Kerr, Erin Brooks, Sky Brown, and Caitlin Simmers .
September 17, 2026
Norton Simon Museum sued once again over artwork stolen by Nazis
The iconic masterpieces have been displayed at the Pasadena museum since 1971, but a new California law has opened the door to further court challenges.
September 17, 2026
Will 7% mortgages crash the economy?
Higher interest rates increase the odds of economic slips in the California and U.S. economies.
September 17, 2026
DoorDash and Uber Eats to offer delivery from US Costco stores
DoorDash said Costco was among the most-searched retailers not yet on its U.S. platform.
September 17, 2026
San Clemente declares emergency for beaches, allots $1 million for North Beach sand fill
Once the council makes the declaration, an emergency declaration lasts up to 60 days and then needs to be revisited depending on conditions
September 17, 2026
Surfboards made of cigarettes? Documentary on trashy boards shines light for Coastal Cleanup Day
Volunteers will fan out statewide on Saturday for the annual cleanup day to collect trash and debris before it can pollute the ocean.
September 17, 2026
‘We’ve seen this before’: Japanese American incarceration echoes through Trump’s immigration crackdown
From the scapegoating of communities to widespread detention, some Japanese Americans fear that the U.S. is repeating past mistakes.
September 17, 2026
Villa Park and Tustin to play Bravo League football game at SoFi Stadium
The schools will meet for the first time since 2012 on Oct. 15 at the home of the NFL’s Rams and Chargers.
September 17, 2026
Baldwin Park man pleads guilty to robbing mail carriers, stealing mail
Ruben Baca Lopez, 34, pleaded guilty in Los Angeles federal court to two counts of robbery of mail, money, or other property of the United States by use of a dangerous weapon, and one count of being a felon in possession of ammunition.
September 17, 2026
Frat where Cal State Fullerton student apparently went before death booted for alleged hazing
The Delta Chi Fraternity’s national office said Wednesday, Sept. 16, that it doesn’t recognize the CSUF chapter.
September 17, 2026
Local surfers shine as Trestles Pro resumes at Lower Trestles
The Trestles Pro continued on Wednesday, Sept. 16, first with the women taking to the water at the contest, with the occassional set wave that kept the competitors in the hunt during their heats.
September 17, 2026
OC settles for $3 million with parents of man who died by suicide in jail
Sean Whiting stuffed orange peels down his throat outside the view of either jail cameras or sheriff’s personnel.
September 16, 2026
Newsom signs ‘Leno’s Law,’ easing smog checks for some classic cars
Governor signs smog-check break co-authored by San Jose lawmaker for some late-1970s to early-1980s autos beloved by collectors, including Pontiac Firebird Trans Ams, Chevrolet El Caminos and Ford Broncos.
September 16, 2026
Costa Mesa approves plan to replace Fairview Developmental Center with 2,300 new homes
Next, the state will select a master developer to take on the project, guided by the plan the council approved this week.
September 16, 2026
‘The best pilot and funniest guy’: Veteran pilot, instructor remembered by news and and church families
Local news, church communities remember news pilot and aviation instructor killed in NBC4 helicopter crash.
September 16, 2026
‘She died doing what she loved’: Friends mourn KNBC aerial reporter Eliana Moreno
Orange County born and raised, reporter and photographer Eliana Moreno’s loved reporting the news. She was on the job when she died Sept. 15.
September 16, 2026
Mater Dei football coach Raul Lara talks about QBs, facing Bishop Gorman
Lara says he expects Russel Sekona, Cameron Pooley and Paytyn Guess to continue sharing the QB position.
September 16, 2026
Video: Week 4 football predictions from OCVarsity’s Dan Albano and Steve Fryer
The reporters discuss the top games this week for the Orange County teams.
September 16, 2026
Fryer on Football: Previews and predictions for Week 4’s top games
Steve Fryer’s analysis and predictions for Orange County top high school football games this week.
September 16, 2026
VidCon expo for digital creators leaving Anaheim, for now
The annual event for influencers and online video creators is heading to Nashville next year.
September 16, 2026
LA-area homelessness nonprofit leaders stole millions for lavish lifestyle, federal investigators say
A nonprofit founder is accused of diverting more than $7.5 million through sham vendors and spending public money on a nightclub, luxury travel and a vintage car, according to officials.
September 16, 2026
2 dead, 6 hospitalized after SUV crashes into Metro bus in Chatsworth; driver arrested
The driver of an SUV, a Simi Valley woman, was arrested on suspicion of murder.
September 16, 2026
Dan Albano’s Orange County high school football Top 35 rankings
The OCVarsity reporter reveals his vote this week in the Orange County football poll and his ‘Next 10’ teams.
September 16, 2026
GKN’s $100 million claims program expected to launch in October for chemical threat expenses
The program will allow businesses and residents to recoup costs associated with evacuations, including for hotel stays, loss of wages, meals and transportation.
September 16, 2026
Affordable used cars are vanishing: What $15K gets you in 2026 vs. 2019
The most striking shift in the used market is happening below $20,000.
September 16, 2026
Orange County is popular with international high school students
Across Orange County, hundreds of students from abroad are enrolled here pursuing long-term educational and career paths.
September 16, 2026
Best of Orange County 2026: See all the winners
View the results of the Orange County Register’s annual reader poll.
September 16, 2026
Best of Orange County 2026: Our county celebrates its own 250 years
From the founding of Mission San Juan Capistrano in 1776, Orange County has continuously evolved and innovated.
September 16, 2026
Best of Orange County 2026: Best bakery
Here are this year’s winners in Best of Orange County voting.
September 16, 2026
Best of Orange County 2026: Best breakfast restaurant
Here are this year’s winners in Best of Orange County voting.
September 16, 2026
TV helicopter crashes in Chatsworth
The Los Angeles Police Department has confirmed the helicopter that crashed near the site of an SUV-Metro bus collision was from a television station.
September 16, 2026
Cutter Gauthier, Ducks agree to 6-year, $81M deal
Gauthier’s new contract makes him the Ducks’ second-highest-paid player, trailing only Leo Carlsson’s $18 million AAV. Gauthier, 22, led the Ducks in goals (41) and points (69) last season while helping them snap a seven-year playoff droug…
September 16, 2026
South OC Cars and Coffee co-founder was the one driving in fiery Irvine crash, police say
The passenger was identified by a family member as Alexis “Lexi” Kramer, 22, of Lakeland, Florida.
September 16, 2026
Historic Dana Point home by Hollywoodland developer lists for $2.2M
Sidney H. Woodruff developed the coastal enclave where the 1929 home rose before the Wall Street crash brought construction to a halt.
September 15, 2026
$125 billion in film and TV production could be generated from federal tax credit, says industry study
Though there is no proposal yet on the table, government incentives could create 143,500 jobs, according to an MPAA-commissioned report. The U.S. currently has no national production incentive, though 65 other countries do.
September 15, 2026
Alcohol believed a factor in Cal State Fullerton student’s death after frat event
Anthony Blas, 18, was dropped off at a hospital on Sunday, where he died.
September 15, 2026
Ruby Jubilee showcases Segerstrom Center for the Arts variety
Visitors to the 40-year-old Costa Mesa campus can watch Broadway shows, listen to symphony performances and explore the paintings and sculptures of the California art scene, to name a few.
September 15, 2026
Universal’s Fast & Furious is the best new coaster of 2026
Fast & Furious: Hollywood Drift opens Sept. 16 at Universal Studios Hollywood.
September 15, 2026
Rep. George Whitesides launches YouTube show where politicians answer questions over hot wings
The show’s lighthearted format aims to show the public a different side to elected officials in Congress.
September 15, 2026
Cypress man convicted in shooting death of boy, 12, in Long Beach
Jurors convicted Reshawn Strother, 24, after a nearly week-long trial in Long Beach Superior Court.
September 15, 2026
Orange County boys athlete of the week: DJ Clanton, Mater Dei
Mater Dei senior linebacker DJ Clanton is the Orange County boys athlete of the week.