The Epoch Times Orange County

08/09/2025

A new AMA study estimates the January Palisades and Eaton fires in Los Angeles County may be linked to 440 more deaths beyond the 31 caused directly by the flames.

08/09/2025

08/09/2025

UC Berkeley professor Jamie Rector says natural oil seeps from underground reservoirs may be a bigger source of methane in California than oil equipment leaks, and that drilling has in some cases reduced seepage.

08/09/2025

Orange County Rescue Mission has opened the Double R Ranch, a new facility in the Santiago Mountains designed to help people break the cycle of homelessness through housing, counseling, and hands-on training.

08/08/2025

President Trump has signed an executive order directing federal regulators to investigate claims that banks and payment companies are denying services over political, religious, or ideological beliefs.

08/08/2025

Dean Cain, best known for his role as Superman in the 1990s TV series, is set to be sworn in as an honorary ICE officer as the agency works to fill thousands of vacancies.

08/07/2025

Should California Legalize Psychedelics? Experts Warn of Risks
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Psychedelics are back on the table in California, with lawmakers introducing new pilot programs and expanded access proposals, especially for groups like veterans, as part of a broader mental health effort.
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This panel brings together a former Chief Medical Officer at the White House Office, a former police chief, and a policy advocate who have seen the effects of drug policy up close.
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They offer a grounded look at what these changes could mean and why a cautious approach may be worth considering.

08/07/2025

President Trump’s latest tariffs are now in effect, hitting nearly 70 trading partners with rates from 10 to 41 percent and extra penalties for goods rerouted through other countries.

08/07/2025

California will close another state prison, the California Rehabilitation Center in Riverside County, citing a sharp drop in inmate populations and a growing focus on rehabilitation over incarceration.

Some, including Riverside’s sheriff, say the move weakens public safety. What’s your take?

08/07/2025

Attorneys for The Stanford Daily and two student columnists are suing top federal officials, alleging that immigration enforcement actions are discouraging international students from speaking out.

08/07/2025

Rep. Kevin Kiley is pushing to ban mid-decade redistricting nationwide after Gov. Newsom proposed a ballot measure that would sideline California’s independent redistricting commission.

08/06/2025

UPS and its affiliates were found guilty of illegally disposing of hazardous and medical waste at 140 facilities across California, including 10 in Riverside County.