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This time can be joyous, but it can also be stressful financially. Thankfully, Orange County has plenty of free activities for all ages to lift your spirits without emptying your wallet — some events even offer free parking.
From sweaters and rain boots to catnip and cushioned beds, it's not hard to go all-out for your pet—or for someone else's—in Orange County.
Before settling into the school year routine, take the family to one of these Orange County attractions.
There are a number of running races coming up this year, even though we are more than halfway through 2017.
If all that wasn't wild enough, here's where this story get really interesting.
A robbery at a Chipotle may be connected to a rash of restaurant robberies throughout Orange County, police said Tuesday.
From Cadillac Margaritas to unique versions, we've rounded up the best spots to drink delicious margaritas.
When friends and family come to visit, you undoubtedly want to show them the best of the best of O.C. From Disneyland to Laguna Beach, don't miss these activities and areas.
As an iconic, classic treat, the hot dog is a nostalgic indulgence for many. Visit our picks for the greatest dogs across Orange County.
From dramatic sea cliffs to pine-forested mountain tops to sprawling suburban landscapes, there is so much to see in OC! Wondering where the best places are to take it all in?
The new Le Grande Wheel XL will offer a Ferris wheel experience with air-conditioned cabs that are all glass.
Navigate our list of some great farmers' markets and farmers right here in Orange County.
Hutchens held a press conference Wednesday at Sheriff's headquarters in Santa Ana to talk about her decision not to seek another term.
A skateboarding accident has taken the life of an Orange County boy.
As the beauty industry has shifted to market more towards men and their grooming needs, maintaining facial hair has never been easier and cooler.
Javier Williams, 38, worked as a financial aid counselor at Saddleback College.
A grand jury report has determined that allegations of large-scale corruption within the Orange County legal system in regard to the use of jailhouse informants is "unfounded."
A woman befriended, then ripped-off several small business owners in Orange County of millions of dollars, claiming she was a CPA.
Whether he's the type of guy who likes a cool ocean breeze with his meal, or a little art and culture, there's a perfect brunch spot out there for him.
This Labor Day, there are a variety of affordable outings to complement your long weekend.
These local wineries are a nice destination for celebrations, romantic dates and fun with friends.
A crime analysis unit tracks dates, times and crimes to come up with an algorithm to try to crack the criminals' code before they strike.
Rather than putting massive numbers of miles between you and your Southern California nirvana of a home base, instead, embrace your roots by setting up a staycation to remember.
Sometimes you just don't want to go to the park again. Why not check out something completely different? Orange County is, of course, chock full of ideas.
Cinco de Mayo celebrates Mexico's victory over French troops at the Battle of Puebla in 1862. Over time, it evolved into an all-inclusive party that can extend into the weekend.
Murder charges have been filed against the husband of Sheylla Cabrera, the 33-year-old woman found dead in the Angeles National Forest days after she was reported missing from Lancaster.
The parents of missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro were arrested on Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed Friday morning. that an operation was ongoing at the family's Cabazon home.
Sheriff's deputies responded around 2:45 a.m. to the 2100 block of North Kalsman Avenue, which is parallel to a small wash.
A family living in a short-term rental home in Walnut was rudely awaken by a man who broke in and was likely under the influence of drugs, investigators said.
Rayshaun Riley is a beloved and respected security guard at an LAUSD middle school. He put his skills to use when a passenger aboard a Breeze Airways flight stepped out of line.
The parents of missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro were arrested on Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed.
A panel denied Erik Menendez, Lyle's brother, parole after a 10-hour hearing on Thursday.
Murder charges have been filed against the husband of Sheylla Cabrera, the 33-year-old woman found dead in the Angeles National Forest days after she was reported missing from Lancaster.
California officials have denied Erik Menendez parole after he spent decades in prison for killing his parents in 1989.
Sheriff's deputies responded around 2:45 a.m. to the 2100 block of North Kalsman Avenue, which is parallel to a small wash.
Murder charges have been filed against the husband of Sheylla Cabrera, the 33-year-old woman found dead in the Angeles National Forest days after she was reported missing from Lancaster.
Sheriff's deputies responded around 2:45 a.m. to the 2100 block of North Kalsman Avenue, which is parallel to a small wash.
A family living in a short-term rental home in Walnut was rudely awaken by a man who broke in and was likely under the influence of drugs, investigators said.
Rayshaun Riley is a beloved and respected security guard at an LAUSD middle school. He put his skills to use when a passenger aboard a Breeze Airways flight stepped out of line.
The shooting happened outside of a Shell station in the 9400 block of Washington Boulevard at Passons Boulevard, according to Los Angeles County deputies.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
Orange County firefighters rushed to a Laguna Niguel neighborhood to extinguish flames burning near homes.
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
Anaheim police have released images of a car they believe was involved in a deadly hit-and-run crash in early August as they continue searching for the suspect.
Police fatally shot a woman in South Gate on Monday afternoon, hours after she was allegedly involved in a shooting at a Huntington Beach business that left a man hospitalized.
The parents of missing 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro were arrested on Friday, the San Bernardino County Sheriff's Department confirmed Friday morning. that an operation was ongoing at the family's Cabazon home.
San Bernardino County deputies said the man allegedly kidnapped the girl and sexually assaulted her while holding her at gunpoint.
The peak of a heat wave lingering over Southern California is expected on Thursday, which could bring record-breaking temperatures to some areas.
Firefighters and first responders are taking proactive steps as sweltering heat descends on Southern California this week, hoping to have an advantage due to elevated fire danger.
As the search for missing seven-month-old Emmanuel Haro continues in San Bernardino County, with some fingers pointing towards his parents, the family's attorney is speaking out to shoot down speculation that they stopped cooperating with detectives.
The former Los Angeles Fire Chief Kristin Crowley has filed a legal claim against the city and Mayor Karen Bass nearly six months after she was removed as chief. KCAL Senior Report Ross Palombo has more on the legal move.
New data shows a dramatic increase in immigration arrests in our area. As Senior Reporter Ross Palombo found, we can now see exactly where these detainees are going.
Residents in the Rancho Palos Verdes have been living in fear that one day their homes might slide down the edge of the slope. Just when they thought they were going to be receiving funds to help, it got ripped away. Jeff Nguyen reports
Ross Palombo breaks down the latest numbers from ICE.
KCAL News reporter Ross Palombo reviews the charging documents, which outline the suspect's criminal history.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
Edited video of TikTok company meetings shows employees flagging features they viewed as potentially harmful.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
A report of an active shooter at Villanova turned out to be a "cruel hoax," according to the university president and Delaware County DA.
The FBI confirmed it that it searched former national security adviser John Bolton's house early Friday morning.
President Trump visited a crowd of federal law enforcement officers in Washington, D.C., on Thursday.
A New York appellate court threw out the $527 million penalty in the civil fraud case against President Trump and others on Thursday, ruling that the fine was "excessive."
The new map would shift five of California's Republican House seats to be more favorable to Democrats in the 2026 midterm elections.
Republican state legislators have filed an emergency petition with the California Supreme Court to put a Democratic-led mid-decade redistricting effort on hold.
Meal kit delivery firm HelloFresh will pay $7.5 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of misleading customers and making it difficult for them to cancel their subscriptions.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Lawmakers in California are expected to consider a bill that would allow cities to designate so-called "hospitality zones" where bars and restaurants can serve alcohol until 4 a.m.
A proposal brought on by Northern California lawmaker is seeking to improve the process of cleaning up abandoned shopping carts in the state, which are often a source of blight on streets and waterways.
Grocery giant Albertsons will pay nearly $4 million to settle a lawsuit accusing it of overcharging customers at hundreds of Albertsons, Safeway and Vons supermarkets.
Public health officials said the person may have been bitten by an infected flea while camping in the South Lake Tahoe area.
Head Colorado Buffaloes football Coach Deion "Coach Prime" Sanders revealed his bladder cancer diagnosis for the first time on Monday morning.
Health officials at Loma Linda University Children's Hospital say that they have noticed a spike in pediatric cases of Valley Fever in recent months.
The Health and Human Services secretary said he is "retiring" all 17 members of the Advisory Committee for Immunization Practices, which helps set recommendations for vaccines.
Dr. Timothy Johnson says that by cutting more than $1.8 billion in grants from the National Institutes of Health, the Trump administration risks destroying America's medical research infrastructure and prompting a "brain drain" of scientists to other countries.
Target CEO Brian Cornell, who helped reenergize the company but has struggled to turn around weak sales in a more competitive retail landscape since the COVID pandemic, plans to step down Feb. 1.
A Southern California man has pleaded guilty for his role in a scheme that stole more than $2 million from San Francisco-based food delivery company DoorDash, federal prosecutors said.
Gov. Gavin Newsom has proposed a pause to the enrollment of more low-income immigrants without legal status for state-funded health care benefits in 2026 as California faces a steep budget deficit.
California is filing a lawsuit to challenge President Donald Trump's tariffs, Democratic Gov. Gavin Newsom announced.
At an Oakland hearing Tuesday, attorneys for State Farm Insurance made their case for an emergency rate hike that could impact insurance rates for millions of Californians.
Freddie Freeman hit a two-run home on the sixth pitch of the game, Clayton Kershaw won his fourth straight start, and the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 9-5.
Hunter Goodman had three hits and three RBIs, Tanner Gordon gave up one run in six innings, and the MLB-worst Colorado Rockies roughed up Shohei Ohtani in his first pitching start at Coors Field in an 8-3 victory over the Dodgers.
Yusei Kikuchi threw seven strong innings, Luis Rengifo hit a tiebreaking RBI single in the eighth and the Los Angeles Angels beat the Cincinnati Reds 2-1 on Wednesday night.
Hunter Greene had 12 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings, Noelvi Marte homered, doubled and drove in two runs, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Los Angeles Angels 6-4.
Shohei Ohtani hit his 44th home run and Alex Call matched a career high with four hits as the Los Angeles Dodgers beat the Colorado Rockies 11-4.
Around 5:50 a.m., LAPD officers responded to Ventura Boulevard and Vineland Avenue for a man walking in the street.
Tennis legend Serena Williams is sharing her journey with weight loss drugs, saying she's lost 31 pounds in 8 months using GLP-1s.
The Oscar-nominated actor famously played arch-villain General Zod in "Superman" and "Superman II."
Playboy will move its global headquarters from Los Angeles to Miami Beach and open a new club with a restaurant and members-only section.
Taylor Swift's upcoming album release and her love of all things orange isn't lost on her fans — or businesses clamoring for a piece of the action.
Movie critic Grae Drake joins the studio to review the latest new films set to hit theaters, including a new Coen brothers movie.
Rick Montanez reports from Cabazon, where Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of missing 7-month-old Emmanuel Haro, were arrested on Friday more than a week after they said he was kidnapped.
Chris Appelhans, director “KPop Demon Hunters," discusses how the movie is not a typical musical and the potential for a sequel.
The husband of 33-year-old Sheylla Guttiérez, who was found dead in the Angeles National Forest days after she was reported missing from Lancaster, has been charged with murder. Mike Rogers reports.
San Bernardino County sheriff's deputies have arrested Jake and Rebecca Haro, the parents of 7-month-old baby Emmanuel Haro, who was reported kidnapped last week. Mark Liu reports.
A suspect was taken into custody after an attack on Pearl Street Mall in Boulder on June 1 in which there were 15 people and a dog who were victims. The suspect threw Molotov cocktails that burned some of the victims, who were part of a march for Israeli hostages.
A look back at the esteemed personalities who've left us this year, who'd touched us with their innovation, creativity and humanity.
The Franklin Fire in Malibu quickly grew overnight and threatened several homes. Evacuation orders were issued and Pepperdine University instructed students to shelter in place.
Several people have been injured and multiple homes burned after the Mountain Fire broke out Wednesday morning in Ventura County, burning over 10,000 acres within hours.
KCAL News Anchor and three-time Emmy award-winning journalist Chauncy Glover has died.
