Orange County

Katie Porter’s influence turned Orange County competitive, but after her Senate race loss, Democrats now face the challenge of keeping that same momentum going.

from KCRW Features

The Anaheim Planning Commission voted to change zoning laws to accommodate Disneyland. What does the city get in return, and what will the changes bring to the Magic Kingdom?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.

November run-off elections take center stage in OC

Early results point to several run-off elections in Orange County, setting up competitive races for supervisors and congressional seats.

from KCRW Features

The race for two open supervisor seats is heating up in Orange County. Two candidates might compete in the November run-off election if no one receives more than 50% of votes.

OC showdown: Two supervisor seats up for grabs in crowded race

The race for two open supervisor seats is heating up in Orange County. Two candidates might compete in the November run-off election if no one receives more than 50% of votes.

from KCRW Features

Some activists want Orange County officials to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while others say it’s a foreign problem and shouldn’t be handled locally.

Israeli-Hamas war: Orange County urged to take a stand

Some activists want Orange County officials to call for a ceasefire between Israel and Hamas, while others say it’s a foreign problem and shouldn’t be handled locally.

from KCRW Features

As Katie Porter exits her House seat, two Democrats vying to replace her are airing nasty attack ads. Could this swing the district back to a Republican?

Orange County's congressional race is getting ugly

As Katie Porter exits her House seat, two Democrats vying to replace her are airing nasty attack ads. Could this swing the district back to a Republican?

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

Journalist Ada Tseng visits Costco twice a week — for gas, deals, and hidden Asian treasures.

Ada Tseng asks SoCal Costco shoppers for the best Asian products

Journalist Ada Tseng visits Costco twice a week — for gas, deals, and hidden Asian treasures.

from Good Food

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

Disneyland to invest $2.5 billion in theme park expansion

Disneyland is eyeing a $2.5 billion plan that would extend its park into Anaheim's streets, raising concerns about potential traffic problems and increased influence for the park.

from KCRW Features

Grocery stores will no longer sell Knott’s Berry Farm jams and jellies. Smucker’s purchased this iconic Southern California brand in 2008.

Love boysenberries and their jams? Thank Walter and Cordelia Knott

Grocery stores will no longer sell Knott’s Berry Farm jams and jellies. Smucker’s purchased this iconic Southern California brand in 2008.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

The Ecology Center is a blue dot in a red sea. How did Evan Marks come to run this 28-acre regenerative farm in Orange County?

How San Juan Capistrano’s Ecology Center became an oasis of regenerative farming

The Ecology Center is a blue dot in a red sea. How did Evan Marks come to run this 28-acre regenerative farm in Orange County?

from Good Food

An OC congressional race in the upcoming elections could tip the political scales in the U.S. House of Representatives.

Orange County stories to watch for in 2024

An OC congressional race in the upcoming elections could tip the political scales in the U.S. House of Representatives.

from Greater LA

Santa Claus ‘Conquers Martians,’ theatergoers in Fullerton

Terrible Christmas movie is now cult classic campy theater

Santa Claus ‘Conquers Martians,’ theatergoers in Fullerton

from Greater LA

The Hall of Fame’s class of 10 includes a range of artists, athletes, and developers. Some of the inductees’ ties to the county are loose, at best.

Orange County creates Hall of Fame, announces inaugural inductees

The Hall of Fame’s class of 10 includes a range of artists, athletes, and developers. Some of the inductees’ ties to the county are loose, at best.

from Greater LA

Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a six-acre plot of land just north of Huntington Beach, was transferred to native Tongva and Acjachemen tribes after ancient remains were found.

Indigenous communities in OC receive their land back for the first time

Ownership of the Bolsa Chica Mesa, a six-acre plot of land just north of Huntington Beach, was transferred to native Tongva and Acjachemen tribes after ancient remains were found.

from Greater LA

Tustin officials are letting the U.S. Navy hangar fire die out on its own and telling residents to stay inside, as crews with hazmat gear clean up public areas.

‘Don't touch’: Officials to Tustin residents as chunks of burned hangar fall into their yards

Tustin officials are letting the U.S. Navy hangar fire die out on its own and telling residents to stay inside, as crews with hazmat gear clean up public areas.

from Press Play with Madeleine Brand

In 1973, Knott’s Berry Farm became the first theme park to transform itself completely for the Halloween season.

50 years ago, Knott’s Scary Farm changed the Halloween theme park game

In 1973, Knott’s Berry Farm became the first theme park to transform itself completely for the Halloween season.

from Greater LA

Along Beach Boulevard, from Rosecrans to Orangethorpe, is Buena Park’s Koreatown, a name that’s only been official for a few weeks.

Buena Park uplifts residents with new Koreatown designation

Along Beach Boulevard, from Rosecrans to Orangethorpe, is Buena Park’s Koreatown, a name that’s only been official for a few weeks.

from Greater LA

Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

Jordan Brandman blew whistle on Anaheim ‘cabal.’ His death raises questions

Jordan Brandman was a former Anaheim City Council member who resigned amid scandal and eventually became a whistleblower. He died over the weekend.

from Greater LA

Julio Aranas came to the U.S. at age 8 without papers and now is a successful real estate agent. Gustavo Arellano says the American dream is an immigrant mindset.

American dream: Immigrants are hopeful, US-born residents are pessimistic

Julio Aranas came to the U.S. at age 8 without papers and now is a successful real estate agent. Gustavo Arellano says the American dream is an immigrant mindset.

from Greater LA

With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

Honda Center celebrates 30 years of big concerts and local sports teams

With 18,000 seats, the now 30-year-old Honda Center has been home to the Anaheim Ducks hockey team and hosted concerts by Gwen Stefani and others.

from Greater LA