Homeownership may be famed for its headaches, from bidding wars to get in the door to the constant drumbeat of repairs around the house, but renters don’t have it easy either. In fact, renters are the ones with more regrets, according to a recent Zillow Housing Aspirations Report. One of their biggest regrets is being…
Less than a day after the largest earthquake with an epicenter in Southern California in two decades rattled communities across the state, another strong jolt — a magnitude 5.4 aftershock — struck early Friday near Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor was among…
The city of Rancho Santa Margarita kicks off its free summer concert series on Sunday, July 7, with Reflexx, playing hits of the 1980s. With the sunset as your backdrop, gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy a different genre each week through Aug. 11. Food vendors will be on site or bring a picnic…
A fire that broke out in a carport Thursday night destroyed at least one townhouse unit in Huntington Beach and damaged at least vehicles. The Fourth of July blaze might have been started by fireworks, although firefighters hadn’t made that determination as of Friday morning. At about 11:30 p.m. firefighters were called to a vehicle…
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 7:39 a.m. Pacific time five miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 32 miles from California City, Calif., 62 miles from Tehachapi, Calif., 63 miles from Barstow, Calif., and 65 miles…
Forget those dangerous dashes across busy highways: If animals had their own Waze app directing them to the nearest wildlife bridge or underpass, fewer would end up dead on the side of the road and a lot more would be bonding with their mates and sharing a healthy meal. While no such app exists, the proliferation…
NASSAU, Bahamas — Police in the Bahamas worked Friday to identify the bodies of seven Americans killed in a helicopter crash after being told that billionaire coal tycoon and Republican donor Chris Cline was among those on board. Bahamas Police Supt. Shanta Knowles told The Associated Press on Friday that the search began off the…
Q. Dear Honk: I was recently in a fender-bender accident and the person who hit me did not have a valid license or insurance or any ID at all. I called police, who ran the plate number to help with an ID. It turns out the vehicle wasn’t registered, either. According to officers, they were…
The Cunard liner Queen Elizabeth arrives in the Port of Long Beach to join its sister ship, the Queen Mary, on Thursday, July 4, 2019. (Photo by Scott Varley, Daily Breeze/SCNG) The Cunard ocean liner Queen Elizabeth, left, arrives in the Port of Long Beach to join its sister ship, the Queen Mary, on Thursday,…
Minutes before taking part in Surf City’s Independence Day parade — a display of old Americana with quirky spectacles such as a diminutive dog with a flag-colored mohawk — Oscar Rodriguez couldn’t help but feel patriotic. But the event, which has taken place since 1904 and is said to be the largest…
