Edison alerts customers that a Flex Alert has been issued for Wednesday, August 17
The California Independent System Operator has issued a Flex Alert for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 17: California-ISO-issues-Flex-Alert-for-tomorrow-Aug-17.pdf (caiso.com). The period of concern is 4 – 9 p.m. “Consumers are urged to conserve electricity, especially during the late afternoon and early evening, when the grid is most stressed due to higher demand …continue reading
Cypress police blotter, August 8 to August 14, 2022
The items shown below are selected from the logs of the Cypress Police Department. The police blotter is not a comprehensive listing of police-related incidents in the city, and no inference of guilt is implied in showing any item in the Cypress police blotter. August 8, 2022 Pursuit – 12:46 …continue reading
Seal Beach has ten candidates running for three seats on its City Council
The City of Seal Beach has been divided into voting districts for City Council seats for many years. This year’s general election in November will see ten candidates running for three seats with only one incumbent running for re-election. One district, City Council District 1, has an incumbent running. Its …continue reading
The 49th season of Knott’s Scary Farm turns nightmares into reality with new signature scares
The most immersive Halloween experience in Southern California, Knott’s Scary Farm, returns with unimaginable new scares and terrifying twists for its 49th frightful year. Every inch of the park transforms into everyone’s worst nightmare as the most horrendous monsters await around every corner ready to turn you into their next …continue reading
With two seats in the race, La Palma has three qualified candidates for the November City Council election
La Palma Mayor Michele Steggell is termed out after two years, leaving an open seat. (She can run for Council again after being off the Council for at least four years.) Council Member Nitesh Patel is running for re-election. According to La Palma City Clerk Kimberly Kenney, there are three …continue reading
DMHC monitoring access to services at Kaiser Permanente during strike
The California Department of Managed Health Care (DMHC) is continuing to monitor access to services for Californians enrolled in Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc. (Kaiser Permanente) who may be impacted during a strike by behavioral health care workers in Northern California. “Ensuring California health plans provide timely access to care …continue reading
Seal Beach Police ask for help in identifying person suspected in Leisure World burglary and vehicle theft
The Seal Beach Police Department is requesting the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect responsible for committing a burglary and stealing a vehicle inside of the Leisure World community. On Sunday, July 24, 2022, at about 5:00 am, an unknown male suspect entered into the maintenance yard located within the …continue reading
CIF-SS and SBLive Sports launch new digital partnership
The CIF Southern Section (CIF-SS) is pleased to announce a new partnership with SBLive Sports in introducing a re-launch of the weekly digital program titled “CIF Southern Section This Week”, which will appear on the CIF-SS website, the SBLive Sports site as well as both organizations YouTube pages. The pilot …continue reading
Candidates qualified for Los Alamitos Council election, so far
The twist in the City Council election in Los Alamitos is that incumbent Mark Chirco*, although not termed out, announced at the regular meeting of the Los Alamitos City Council on August 15 that he has decided not to run. That leaves his District Five Council seat open and extends …continue reading
Adventure City: A pint-sized place for family fun: A Middle Schooler’s Perspective
Adventure City is a very small amusement park in Anaheim. Even though many people don’t know much about it, my experience there was really something to talk about. To describe the park, it is very tiny. It doesn’t have many rides, and only a few actual roller coasters. The roller …continue reading
WalletHub study: 2022’s best states to live in
With around 8.4% of Americans having moved last year, which is a historic low, the personal-finance website WalletHub released its report on 2022’s Best States to Live in, as well as accompanying videos and expert commentary. To help Americans settle down in the best and most affordable place possible, WalletHub …continue reading
Nine candidates running for three seats on Cypress City Council
Two Cypress City Council Members are not running in November 2022 — Mayor Pro Tem Anne Hertz-Mallari and Council Member Frances Marquez. One incumbent Council Member is running for re-election — Scott Minikus, who was appointed to fill the vacancy when Stacy Berry resigned. Two incumbent Council Members are termed …continue reading
Weather in northwest Orange County for Tuesday, August 16, 2022
Weather in northwest Orange County for Tuesday, August 16, 2022: Today: Sunny, with a high near 89. Light south wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 69. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light in the evening. Highs are …continue reading