In its path of destruction from Agoura Hills to Malibu, the Woolsey fire has torn through notable, sometimes famous, Southern California locales, threatened scores of others and raised community concern about places dear to people’s hearts. So far, the fire, which was sparked Thursday in the hills south of Simi Valley, has consumed more than…
The Orange community has made a tradition out of letting Old Glory express its thanks for the service that veterans have given to this country. For the fourth year, the Field of Valor has been installed at Handy Park. The display of 1,776 flags will be up in the park through Saturday, Nov. 17. Jerry…
It’s so smoky in California, you can see it from space. Here’s a stunning satellite view of our devastating wildfires from the National Weather Service: Wildfire activity is clearly evident across California this afternoon. Current visibilities less than a mile for some spots. #CAwx #CampFire pic.twitter.com/wpgOKxYxEA — NWS Sacramento (@NWSSacramento) November 10, 2018 In Southern…
The Camp fire raging in Butte County and the Tubbs fire that torched Northern California’s wine country are a year and 100 miles apart. But they have much in common. Flames and embers, pushed by strong dry winds out of the north and northeast, setting a town ablaze. Thousands of buildings destroyed….
Q. Hi Honk: I know motorcyclists in California get to split lanes. I’ve been driving Orange County/Los Angeles roads for 24 years as part of my job, so the crowded roadway is a home away from home once traffic begins. I see the following happen A LOT: A motorcycle rider who is splitting lanes through bumper-to-bumper…
Like any good dog, they only come when they’re called. But what separates these dogs and their owners is that they’re called in times of disaster or crisis. On Thursday, they made their way to Thousand Oaks to provide comfort to those at California Lutheran University affected by the shooting at Borderline Bar & Grill…
The bodies of two people have been found inside the Woolsey fire burn area in Malibu, the Los Angeles County coroner’s office says, though it’s unclear whether the fatalities are related to the wildfire. Coroner’s office spokeswoman Lt. Nani Cholakians said the office hasn’t responded to the area yet due to safety concerns. But they…
The Woolsey Fire started in Ventura County on Thursday, Nov. 8, between the Santa Susana Pass and Oak Park and has recently burned into the West Hills area of Los Angeles. This map shows where mandatory evacuations have been ordered and designated Red Cross evacuation centers.
Nearly 34,000 inmate phone calls to their attorneys were recorded, and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department accessed calls 347 times, according to documents revealed in court proceedings Friday, Nov. 9. The numbers are a significant – and, to some, alarming – spike from the 1,079 recorded calls Global Tel Link originally acknowledged in an August hearing. At…
With about a third of all votes still to be counted from Orange County’s Nov. 6 midterm election, District Attorney Tony Rackauckas has issued an internal memo that indicates he believes he will not win re-election. The Nov. 7 memo comes as the ongoing ballot count by the Registrar of Voters shows Supervisor Todd Spitzer’s…
