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FORECAST CALLS FOR WET WEEK AHEAD
Forecasters are predicting a very wet and windy week due to a warm low pressure system from the southwest. Periods of heavy rain are expected through the end of next week. The chance of rain…
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MAN STRUCK WHILE CROSSING STREET IN HEAVY RAIN
A man is in critical condition after he was struck by a car while crossing the street in heavy rain around 11:40 p.m. Tuesday night. The man was crossing Glassell Street near Collins Avenue in…
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A VERY WET, NOT WHITE CHRISTMAS EXPECTED!
Heavy precipitation is expected across California later this week as a large atmospheric river moves in from the Pacific Northwest. Rain is expected to move in on Tuesday and continue on and off through Friday,…
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FREE SANTA EVENT IN THE PLAZA DRAWS HUNDREDS
A chance meeting between Santa Claus and Brandy Romero owner of the Squeeze in the Plaza led to a free event this afternoon that drew hundreds of kids and families. Santa posed for free pictures…
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CITY PROVIDES UPDATE TO PLAZA PAID PARKING LAUNCH
According to the City of Orange, paid parking in the Orange Plaza area is expected to begin sometime in January. The city vows to provide at least 30 days notice in advance of the start…
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OTPA HOLIDAY DECORATION CONTEST RESULTS!
A panel of expert judges combed the streets of Old Towne Orange to find the best and most creatively decorated properties for the annual Old Towne Preservation Association's (OTPA) holiday decoration contest. The winner of…
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GAS PRICES HIT 5 YEAR LOWS
Gas prices have fallen to their lowest level in nearly five years as the national average hits $2.89
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CAR IN SANTA ANA RIVER SPARKS LARGE SEARCH
A car was found unoccupied in the Santa Ana River at Chapman Ave. in Orange around 10:30 p.m. Thursday night. The discovery of the car forced the launch of a large Swift Water Search and…
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CITY ADDS REFLECTORS TO ORANGE CIRCLE
The Orange City Council at their September 23rd meeting discussed further measures to attempt to decrease the number of car crashes into the park at the center of the Orange Circle. At the suggestion of…
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CAR CRASHES INTO CIRCLE AGAIN!
The time between cars driving into the park at the center of the Orange Plaza seems to be decreasing, despite the best efforts of the City. Orange Police received several 911 calls reporting that a…