Woman dies in fiery freeway crash after car is hit by suspected DUI driver in Costa Mesa
A woman died Sunday night after the car she was driving was hit by a truck and burst into flames on the 55 freeway in Costa Mesa. The driver of the truck was arrested shortly after when officers suspected he was driving under the influence of alcohol. The woman, whose name has not been released,…
What’s closed on Thanksgiving Day?
Chances are you’ll be watching football and eating – a lot – on Thanksgiving Day. And, of course, visiting with friends and family. But in case you get the itch to go out, here’s a little rundown of some places in Orange County that will be closed on the holiday – plus a nod to retailers…
In year of Democratic hopes, GOP comes out on top in Florida
By GARY FINEOUT TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — This was the year Florida’s Democrats spoke ambitiously of ending their 20-year journey in political exile in this battleground state. Instead, election results after a tense and bruising recount showed Republicans coming out on top for governor and even picking up a U.S. Senate seat. After a recount dragged…
Traffic diverted off 710 Freeway near 10 due to overturned big rig
The California Highway Patrol iissued a SigAlert early Monday, Nov. 19, 2018, for the northbound 710 Freeway just south of the 10 Freeway due to an overturned big rig. Traffic is being diverted to the eastbound and westbound 10 Freeway. (Google Maps) The California Highway Patrol issued a SigAlert early Monday for the northbound 710…
California fires live updates: With more than 1,200 missing in Paradise and at least 76 dead, frantic search continues
California fires: Number of structures destroyed soars to 1,452 in L.A. and Ventura counties
Walnut man ID’d as fatal victim of violent Fullerton crash
The 25-year-old driver who died in Fullerton on Nov. 12 when his Lexus crashed into another vehicle and then struck a pole was identified Sunday. The Orange County coroner’s office said Daniel Ortiz, a Walnut resident, was found dead inside his grey Lexus at the intersection of Gilbert Street and Open Sky Drive last Monday. Firefighters who…
Trump uses derisive nickname for Rep. Adam Schiff in tweet
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump is name-calling Democratic Rep. Adam Schiff for saying Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general is unconstitutional. So funny to see little Adam Schitt (D-CA) talking about the fact that Acting Attorney General Matt Whitaker was not approved by the Senate, but not mentioning the fact that Bob Mueller…
SpaceX puts Monday launch of 64 small satellites on hold
A scheduled launch by SpaceX on Monday out of Vandenberg Air Force Base near Lompoc has been put on hold, with the company on Saturday citing additional pre-flight inspections. Standing down from Monday’s launch attempt of Spaceflight SSO-A: SmallSat Express to conduct additional pre-flight inspections. Once complete, we will confirm a new launch date. —…