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CAR HITS LIQUOR STORE

A driver caused damage to the Hi Ho liquor store at 824 E. Lincoln Avenue Monday afternoon when his car crashed into the building near the front door. The Orange Fire Department Urban Search &…

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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…