Orange County News

A young woman in a red rash guard riding the nose of a longboard with the pilings of a pier in the background.

Huntington Beach surf competition canceled by mini — not tsunami — waves

The competition will resume Thursday after the weather-induced break.

Tsunami hazard warning signs posted around residential area

As tsunami threat subsides, LA, OC urged to avoid coastal waters as dangerous currents and rogue waves still possible

Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.

A teenage girl in a pink dress is sitting in a wooden chair across from a white and tan dog in a metal kennel.

Orange County animal shelter wants volunteers to sing and play music for adoptable pets

Musicians and singers from every age group and skill level are welcome at the Mission Viejo shelter.

Two people standing in front of tents and homeless encampments.

Why Trump's latest order could devastate substance abuse treatment in Orange County

The latest order seeks to end federal funding to states that do not enforce bans on street camping.

A man in a chair wearing a suit jacket, tie and glasses looks forward with a microphone in front of him. A sign in front has the official seal of the County of Orange and states "Andrew Do, Vice Chairman, District 1."

Orange County wants Andrew Do to repay $10 million, much more than prosecutors seek

Prosecutors are requesting closer to $880,000 as restitution for a corruption scandal in which the former O.C. politician will soon report to prison.

A Zillow listing page showing a photo of a concrete driveway leading to a modest home with rock exterior on some walls and an American flag hanging from a pole. The price is listed as $1,292,500, 4 beds, 2 baths, 1,736 sqft.

See inside the OC home at the center of the Andrew Do corruption scheme

The Tustin-area home previously owned by Rhiannon Do, the youngest daughter of former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do, is up for sale for $1.29 million.

Monitors are attached to a chain-link fence inside a warehouse. The monitors show people's handling ballots.

OC wants residents to weigh in on how to conduct elections

Residents will be able to learn about the update to the county’s Election Administration Plan at an event on Saturday.

A woman in a purple t-shirt and gray straw bucket hat with black bow looks at table setting displays. In the center is an ocean-themed table with a blue octopus chandelier, gold draped tablecloth, and a porthole in the background.

The wildest ride at the OC Fair is the emotional rollercoaster of competitive table setting

What is competitive table setting? And why do people do it? We talked to some veteran tablescapers and got some answers.

Racers on long boats with dragon heads are blurred in the water.

Best things to do this weekend in LA and SoCal

Check out the Long Beach Dragon Boat Festival, Spring Awakening in Anaheim, Christmas in July at the Baked Potato, DineLA kicks off and more.

A medium-light skin tone hand holds a print out of a handwritten ballad. In the background on a wooden table, there are drawings of butterflies. At right: A black-and-white photograph of a man and a woman, dressed in formal clothes in the late 1800s.

This nearly 100-year-old ballad tells the story of mass deportations. Is history repeating itself?

Indiscriminate raids. Removal of U.S. citizens. Pressure to leave the country. For UC Irvine professor and evolutionary biologist Adriana Darielle Mejía Briscoe, the answer is yes.

A man enters a black vehicle. His back is to the camera and the side of his face can be seen in the reflection on the vehicle's window. He's wearing a dark suit and glasses.

Government asks disgraced former Orange County supervisor to pay back nearly $900,000

A hearing to determine the final amount of stolen funds owed by Andrew Do is scheduled for Aug. 11.

A close-up photo of an amusement park ride — a neon green car is racing along a roller coaster track. Half the people are laughing and smiling and the other half looks like they are screaming for it all to end.

Best things to do this week in LA and SoCal

Enjoy the O.C. Fair, the Photomatica photo booth museum opening, an outdoor Elf screening and more of the best things to do this week.