Orange County is under a red flag warning due to high winds and fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, due to strong gusty winds and low relative humidity for…
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So. California smoke advisory due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires
The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Fires are burning in Pacific Palisades, the area of Altadena and Pasadena, and near San Fernando, respectively. As of 10:30 AM on Wednesday the fires…
High winds to blast Orange County through Wednesday night
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning today, January 7, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, for inland Orange County, the Santa Ana Mountains, and Foothills that…
Windblown dust and ash air quality advisory issued for Orange County
(Santa Ana, CA) — The South Coast Air Quality Management District (AQMD) today issued a Windblown Dust and Ash Advisory where winds are high across the Los Angeles metro area, the Inland Empire, and Orange…
Drunk Anaheim mom charged after her little girl died in a hot car on a 104 degree day
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A mother who advocated for stricter DUI laws after her two young sons were run over and killed by a drunk driver while sleeping in their…
Super high temps in Orange County could lead to heat related illnesses
(Santa Ana, CA) - Temperatures in most of Orange County are expected to reach the low to mid 90s beginning today and are predicted to reach the high 90s and…
California Standards Board adopts a new standard to protect workers from indoor heat
Sacramento—The Occupational Safety and Health Standards Board approved on June 20 an indoor heat standard to protect indoor workers from heat illness. The new regulation will require indoor workplaces to be…
Winter storms trigger an influx of lost dogs in Orange County
TUSTIN, Calif. (February 7, 2024) – The winter storms in Orange County have led to displaced and lost dogs arriving at OC Animal Care. As we continue to grapple with ongoing…
Gov. Newsom has declared a state of emergency in California due to the rainstorm
California Governor Newsom has declared a state of emergency, including in Orange County, due to the storm moving through California today, February 4, 2024, and into the week. City of Santa…
Santa Ana street sweeping cancelled on Monday, January 22, 2024
Street sweeping in Santa Ana has been canceled today, January 22, 2024, due to rain. The City is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses at the City Corporate Yard.…
Get free sandbags at the Santa Ana City Yard
Be prepared for rain! The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags to residents and businesses. Up to 10 sandbags are available per Santa Ana residence or business. The…
Santa Ana Public Works responded to over 100 calls due to high winds
Due to the current high winds with gusts exceeding 45 mph, the City’s Public Works Maintenance Services Division Team is actively responded to 100-plus calls for tree services, including removal…
The Santa Ana Public Works Agency cleans up after Tropical Storm Hilary
The City of Santa Ana Public Works team stayed busy during Tropical Storm Hilary’s passing over Southern California this weekend. From Friday through the weekend, up to 40 City employees…
Get your free sandbags from the City of Santa Ana before Sunday’s storm
The City of Santa Ana has extended hours tonight, Aug. 19, for free sandbags. The City Corporate Yard will remain open until everyone who is waiting has been served as…
Beat the heat at Santa Ana’s cooling centers
The National Weather Service has issued an excessive heat warning for much of California through the weekend. Santa Ana and other areas near the coast are not under a heat…