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Orange County votes to join feds to oppose California's 'sanctuary' law

Not all of California opposes President Donald Trump's immigration policies. Los Alamitos, a small city in Orange County, voted last week to oppose California's "sanctuary" law. And now the county government is joining the backlash against the state policy, which prohibits local law enforcement from some cooperation with federal immigration enforcement.

Five places to watch in the California recall

With all eyes turning to California on Tuesday to see whether Gov. Gavin Newsom is recalled, a few places within the Golden State could offer some early clues -- not only about whether the Democratic governor can keep his job -- but also what the political climate might look like next year in a state where Republicans picked up four House seats in 2020.

Exotic bird stolen by balding thief in Lake Forest

Orange County deputies are searching for the balding thief who stole an exotic gray bird from a Lake Forest shop.

Help Remains after Disaster Recovery Center Closes in Dallas County

A State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Center in Dallas County in the city of Dallas will close permanently at 2 p.m. on Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017. The center that is closing is at the following location:

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations is Open for Business

Bosscat Kitchen & Libations – the hotly anticipated whiskey bar with American comfort food from Newport Beach, Calif. – opened this month.

FEMA awards $1.5 million to Orange County to elevate 12 flood-damaged homes

FEMA has awarded $1.5 million to Orange County, through the Texas Division of Emergency Management, to fund the elevation of 12 flood-prone homes, impacted by Hurricane Harvey, as part of FEMAs Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP).

Disaster Recovery Centers Open in Two Counties

Three State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Wednesday, Sept. 20, 2017: two in Harris County in the cities of Humble and Houston, and one in Bastrop County in the city of Smithville.

Harris County Judge Raises COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 1: Red

Just after 20 days of raising the threat level to orange, Harris County Judge Lina Hildago is prepared to raise it once more to red. Known as level 1, the red threat level encourages everyone to Stay Home and Play Safe.This is the highest level we have been since the pandemic.

Disaster Recovery Centers to Open in Two Counties

Two State of Texas/FEMA Disaster Recovery Centers will open Thursday, Sept. 7, 2017: in Goliad County in the city of Goliad, and in Fort Bend County in Missouri City.

Harris County Judge Raises COVID-19 Threat Level to Level 2: Orange

Judge Lina Hidalgo today announced that she is raising the county’s COVID-19 Threat Level Indicator from Level 3: Yellow to Level 2: Orange, the system’s second highest threat level. The threat level has increased due to a number of factors, including a rapid increase in new cases and positivity rate.

Help Remains After Mobile Disaster Recovery Center Closes in San Jacinto County

A State of Texas/Federal Mobile Disaster Recovery Center (MDRC) in the city of Coldspring will close permanently at 5 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 25. However, help is just a mouse click, phone call or a tap on the FEMA app away.

Report of possibly armed man prompts lockdown of medical center in Santa Ana

Orange County Global Medical Center in Santa Ana is on lockdown Tuesday morning after officials received a call of a man possibly armed with a gun in the hospital, police said.

HCDE, Education Foundation of Harris County partner to offer $200,000 in classroom supplies for teachers

Harris County Department of Education (HCDE) and the Education Foundation of Harris County (EFHC) have partnered for the third annual Tools for Teachers program, designed to support Harris County independent school district teachers with classroom supplies for the 2023-2024 school year.

Cadillac Tramps and Manic Hispanic Frontman Mike 'Gabby' Gaborno Dies at 51

Local musician Mike “Gabby” Gaborno died after a battle with liver cancer. Gaborno was the frontman and founding member of Orange County punk rock band Cadillac Tramps, as well as punk parody supergroup Manic Hispanic and more recently, his more bluesy project dubbed Santos Y Sinners.

Shannon Beador, ‘Real Housewives’ cast member, arrested for DUI and hit-and-run

“Real Housewives of Orange County” cast member Shannon Beador was arrested arrested for drunk driving and hit-and-run in Newport Beach, California over the weekend, according to police.

Voter Registration Deadline Approaching for November 8 Election

Harris County voters participating in the November 8 General Election have until next week to register to vote. To register, voters have a number of options, including:

Fort Bend County Ups COVID Threat Level As School Year Approaches And Delta Variant Surges

Even though Fort Bend County has one of the highest COVID-19 vaccination rate of all Texas counties, Fort Bend County Judge KP George announced Tuesday that the Delta variant of the coronavirus has caused local virus metrics to spike enough for him to raise the county’s COVID threat level from yellow to orange, asking all county residents to minimize contact with others and imploring folks to mask up and get vaccinated if they haven’t already.

The Rockland Orange (NY) Chapter of Jack & Jill of America Hosts U.S. Tour of “An Adam Experiment” This Black History Month

Renowned Civic Organization Hosts New Play on the Life of Adam Clayton Powell, Jr. at Rockland County Community College on February 25th to Benefit College Scholarship Fund

In celebration of Black History Month, the Rockland-Orange (NY) Chapter of Jack and Jill of America, Inc. will present An Adam Experiment during its second year of touring across the United States on Sunday, February 25, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. at the Rockland County Community College’s Cultural Arts Center Theater (145 College Road, Suffern, New York 10901). Ticket prices are $40.00.

'We are now in crisis mode': Mayor of Florida county home to Disney World sounds alarm on surging Covid cases

The mayor of the Florida county that's home to Disney World and Universal Studios is sounding the alarm on a spike of Covid-19 cases in the area, saying the county is now in "crisis mode" as it grapples with its worsening infection rate.

Congresswoman Sheila Jackson Lee Calls Upon Department of Justice to Take Action to Prevent ‘Waller County Outrage’

Jackson Lee: “What is happening in Waller County, Texas appears to part of an ongoing campaign of abusing state election law to disenfranchise minority voters, which is why I am calling upon the U.S. Department of Justice to take appropriate action immediately to enjoin elections administration officials for Waller County, Texas from implementing their announced plan to impose additional and unreasonable burdens that on the students of Prairie View A&M University who are and have registered to vote and cast their ballots.”

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