Santa Ana Councilmember Johnathan Ryan Hernandez has launched a campaign for the 68th State Assembly District seat. Hernandez said he is running because he sees a need for a state representative ...

A reading list published on, and since removed from, the club’s website left the mayor with concerns about DEI initiatives.

On display at the Old Orange County Courthouse, the show features paintings by local artists inspired by life in Southern ...

Southern California will continue to face "dangerous fire weather conditions" including strong Santa Ana winds and extremely low humidity through later this week, forecasters said Tuesday.

Press releases are posted on Independent.com as a free community service. Santa Barbara, CA – The United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGC) proudly hosted its annual Blue Card Ceremony ...

The city was placed under yet another red flag warning Monday as the Santa Ana winds picked up their ferocious speeds and continued into Tuesday, with gusts on the dry mountains blowing between 80 ...

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) — Much of inland San Diego County was whipped yet again by a strong Santa Ana wind event Monday into Tuesday, contributing to risky fire conditions as the region remains ...

the United Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Barbara County (UBGCSBC) invites the community to participate in this year’s event, called Best Bites, Big Futures. The benefit will be Saturday ...

The Clay Fire was reported at about 5 p.m. near the Santa Ana River, along Van Buren Boulevard and Pedley Road, according to Cal Fire. The fire was about 3 miles away from Riverside Municipal Airport.

James Bickerton is a Newsweek U.S. News reporter based in London, U.K. His focus is covering U.S. politics and world politics. He has covered the intersection between politics and emerging ...

Santa Ana winds will continue whipping through Southern California through Thursday, sparking fears that progress made fighting wildfires that have scorched over 40,000 acres and left 28 dead ...

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