Rabid bat found at Irvine Regional Park
(Orange, CA) – A bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who may have had physical…
Irvine’s parks rated #2 while Santa Ana’s parks were ranked #75
Trust for Public Land announced that Irvine has earned the title of Southern California’s best big-city park system, ranking 2nd nationally on the annual ParkScore® index. While Washington, DC, retained…
Orange County to pause use of possibly toxic chemicals that affect our creeks and coast
ORANGE COUNTY, CALIFORNIA – Following months of community outcry, OC Public Works announced a pause on herbicide spraying across Orange County Flood Control District channels. During the pause, OC Public Works…
Irvine man, 71, arrested after fatal duckling attack at community pool
This morning, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in the community pool near Morena and Segura, where one duckling was killed, according to the Irvine Police Department. Around…
O.C. beach shut down when a Great White shark targeted a surfer
On Thursday at 1:15 p.m., Newport Beach Fire Department Lifeguards confirmed the sighting of an approximately 8-foot great white shark circling a surfer off 35th Street in West Newport. The…
Santa Ana residents can enjoy the new Rivers’ Edge habitat for free at the S.A. Zoo all weekend
As a special holiday gift and to celebrate the opening of River’s Edge, the City of Santa Ana is offering Santa Ana residents free admission to the Santa Ana Zoo…
Protesters to celebrate 37 years of Oak Creek preservation with rally in Irvine on Friday
Irvine, CA – September 24, 2025 — In a spirited blend of civic action and celebration, local residents and activists will gather this Friday for a birthday-themed protest marking the…
Duck family saved from a storm drain by O.C. deputies
Yesterday morning, Orange County Sheriff deputies assigned to Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services were flagged down by a resident, reference a mama duck in distress on the side of the…
The Santa Ana Zoo unveils their new Goat Interaction Yard
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Zoo is thrilled to announce the grand opening of its newest attraction, the Goat Interaction Yard, designed to delight visitors of all ages…
Toxic algae bloom causing O.C. marine life to beach themselves
Seal Beach beaches and coastlines across Southern California are currently experiencing an increase in sick or stranded sea lions, dolphins, and seabirds due to a harmful algae bloom caused by…
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Join OC Habitats for a community cleanup event in Santa Ana on Saturday, 1/25
Santa Ana, CA — In efforts to restore Orange County’s Santiago Creek Park (and reduce litter entering the waterways leading to the ocean) OC Habitats, in partnership with CalTrans’ Clean…
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A mountain lion captured in Tustin was relocated to the Cleveland National Forest
One Tustin family was in for quite the shock when they let their dog out in the morning and it chased a cat up a tree, according to the Tustin…
A child on a bike was bitten by a coyote in Irvine this morning
Update: Turns out it was a dog! The 10-year-old boy who was said to have been bitten by a coyote on the way to school in Irvine on Tuesday, Oct. 22…
Dino Quest is coming to the Discovery Cube OC on May 25
SANTA ANA, Calif. (May 2024) -- Discovery Cube Orange County, Southern California's leading children's science museum, is traveling back in time to launch the return of Dino Quest, the reimagined…
Santa Ana residents can get a rebate for planting new trees or replacing their grass lawns
Santa Ana residents can can transform their landscape with SoCal Water$mart's Turf Replacement Program! Get up to $100 back for planting a tree, up to $500 per application. Click here…