A six-figure income is now considered low-income in Orange County, California.
California’s Low-Income Threshold Shifts A six-figure salary is now deemed “low income” in Orange County, California, according to the state housing authority. The California Department of Housing and Community Development has set the income limits for 2026, asserting that single-person households earning $104,200 or less qualify for low-income housing assistance. This marks an increase from […]
Unusual odor lingers in Orange County near chemical storage tank
This week, some areas in Orange County may experience a peculiar fruity odor as efforts continue to remove chemicals from the Garden Grove Aerospace Facility, which was at the center of an evacuation incident last month. The clean-up at the GKN Aerospace facility is being managed by the Orange County Health Department, the South Coast […]
Elizabeth Hurley impresses in orange bikini from her swimwear brand at 60
Elizabeth Hurley Turns Up the Heat with Bikini Snap Elizabeth Hurley is making waves just ahead of summer with a sizzling bikini photo. The 60-year-old actress showcased her fit figure in a bold orange two-piece from her own Elizabeth Hurley Beach line. The bikini featured a twisted-knot top paired with low-rise bottoms. She styled her […]
Orange County beach filled with dachshunds for ‘SoCal Wienerfest’
Annual Southern California Wienfest Celebrates Dachshunds This past Saturday, Huntington Beach was transformed into a furry paradise as dachshund enthusiasts from across the nation gathered for the Southern California Wienfest. The event was buzzing with excitement, featuring a range of activities including races, costume contests, and vendor booths dedicated to all things dachshund. Photos and […]
EPA minimizes chemical leak risk for Orange Grove residents
The federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is looking into a chemical leak at an aerospace facility in Garden Grove, which prompted the evacuation of around 50,000 residents due to potential explosion risks, as reported by the agency. Following a request from the Orange County Health Department, the EPA is assisting with air quality monitoring and […]
Chemical leak evacuations in Orange County conclude as officials declare no further risk to the public.
After a hazardous materials situation led to widespread evacuations, many residents in Southern California were finally able to return home Tuesday night. Officials reported that the issues linked to chemical tanks at an aerospace facility had been resolved. This incident revolved around a 7,000-gallon tank containing methyl methacrylate, a toxic and highly flammable substance, located […]
Trump designates Orange County chemical leak as a federal emergency
Federal Emergency Declared in California Due to Chemical Leak On Monday, President Trump declared a federal state of emergency after California Governor Gavin Newsom and local officials had been sounding alarms about a potentially catastrophic chemical leak in Garden Grove. This declaration means that federal assistance from the Federal Emergency Management Agency is now available, […]
Lawsuits start over the toxic chemical plant disaster in Orange County
Class Action Lawsuit Filed Against GKN Aerospace Over Chemical Tank Incident A class action lawsuit has been initiated against GKN Aerospace concerning a chemical tank in California that posed a significant explosion risk, prompting the evacuation of 50,000 residents. The lawsuit, filed by X-Law Group PC and Presidio Law Firm, represents residents from Garden Grove. […]
Chemical leak in Orange County displaces 50,000 as couple experiences severe side effects
A young couple, Miguel Roux and Brittany Guibert, had plans for Memorial Weekend filled with barbecues and beach outings. Instead, they faced what they described as “three days of hell” after being evacuated from their mobile home near the GKN Aerospace chemical plant in Garden Grove. It all started when they were unexpectedly told on […]
Deserted roads and crowded shelters in Orange County as many wait for the toxic leak to conclude
In northern Orange County, thousands of residents grabbed their bags and pets, fleeing as a contaminated industrial site in Garden Grove prompted a wide-scale evacuation. Governor Gavin Newsom announced a state of emergency when the danger zone ballooned to nearly 10 square miles, affecting Garden Grove, Anaheim, Stanton, Cypress, Buena Park, and Westminster, and displacing […]