The 6.4-magnitude earthquake near Ridgecrest July 4 produced more than 1,400 aftershocks as of mid-Friday afternoon, including a 5.4 magnitude quake that struck at about 4 a.m., scientists said. There’s a 6% chance that another magnitude 6 quake or more will hit the area, though the likelihood will decrease over time, said seismologist Zachary Ross…
A little more than six months after a new owner took over GardenWalk, a high-end AMC movie theater has become one of the latest tenants expected to increase business at the Anaheim mall a stone’s throw from Disneyland. The mall has struggled to find its footing over the years, going through a bankruptcy and three…
A smile spread across Tristan Goode’s face as she was reunited with her dog, Nova, at OC Animal Care’s shelter in Tustin on Friday, July 5, after a tear-filled night of worry. “I would just be devastated if I didn’t get her back,” said Goode, 32, of Fullerton. “She’s part of my family.” A male…
Homeownership may be famed for its headaches, from bidding wars to get in the door to the constant drumbeat of repairs around the house, but renters don’t have it easy either. In fact, renters are the ones with more regrets, according to a recent Zillow Housing Aspirations Report. One of their biggest regrets is being…
Less than a day after the largest earthquake with an epicenter in Southern California in two decades rattled communities across the state, another strong jolt — a magnitude 5.4 aftershock — struck early Friday near Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor was among…
The city of Rancho Santa Margarita kicks off its free summer concert series on Sunday, July 7, with Reflexx, playing hits of the 1980s. With the sunset as your backdrop, gather with friends and neighbors to enjoy a different genre each week through Aug. 11. Food vendors will be on site or bring a picnic…
A fire that broke out in a carport Thursday night destroyed at least one townhouse unit in Huntington Beach and damaged at least vehicles. The Fourth of July blaze might have been started by fireworks, although firefighters hadn’t made that determination as of Friday morning. At about 11:30 p.m. firefighters were called to a vehicle…
A magnitude 3.7 earthquake was reported Friday morning at 7:39 a.m. Pacific time five miles from Ridgecrest, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The earthquake occurred 32 miles from California City, Calif., 62 miles from Tehachapi, Calif., 63 miles from Barstow, Calif., and 65 miles…
Forget those dangerous dashes across busy highways: If animals had their own Waze app directing them to the nearest wildlife bridge or underpass, fewer would end up dead on the side of the road and a lot more would be bonding with their mates and sharing a healthy meal. While no such app exists, the proliferation…
NASSAU, Bahamas — Police in the Bahamas worked Friday to identify the bodies of seven Americans killed in a helicopter crash after being told that billionaire coal tycoon and Republican donor Chris Cline was among those on board. Bahamas Police Supt. Shanta Knowles told The Associated Press on Friday that the search began off the…
