Latest: Hospital Capacity In Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area

Updated federal data shows how many hospital beds are currently filled in Orange County and across CA.

Pain At Pump: Laguna Niguel Gas Prices Remain Cringe-Worthy

How much did you last pay to fill up in Laguna Niguel? Gas prices remain through the roof, well over $1 more than the summer of 2020.

How To Catch This Weekend's Grunion Run In Dana Point

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife predicts the next grunion run will happen this weekend. Here's how to see it.

Work Gets Underway on Capo Beach Coastal Trail

County work crews were on site this week, shoring up the endangered trail between Capistrano and Doheny Beaches

Find Cheap Gas In Laguna Niguel As Fuel Costs Raise This Week

Where is the cheapest gas in Laguna Niguel? Patch did some digging for deals in hopes your next trip to the pump is a bit less painful.

Fireworks Near Me: Dana Point & Laguna Niguel’s 4th Of July 2021

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Dana Point, Laguna Niguel & around O.C.

Dana Point Ocean Water Quality: How Clean Are South OC Beaches?

10 OC beaches in California got perfect scores, according to the Beach Honor Roll & Beach Bummer lists. How did your favorite beach rank?

DPWC Holds Fundraiser Benefiting OC United Way Program

The Dana Point Woman’s Club raised funds for a South County Financial Wellness Program aimed at preventing local homelessness.

Blood Donors Needed In Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area: Red Cross Drive Coming Up Soon

Blood platelet and type O donations are in high demand.

OC Parks Makes Quick Work of Capo Beach Cleanup

High tides and surf this week wreaked havoc on embattled and increasingly diminished Capo Beach, but the County Park will reopen Saturday.

4th Of July Fireworks 2021 In Laguna Niguel & Dana Point

Patch has your complete guide to Fourth of July fireworks shows, parades and other celebrations in Dana Point, Laguna Niguel & around O.C.

Public Asked To Help Stop Attacks On Pelicans In Dana Point

More than 30 pelicans have been found along Orange County's coast with severely fractured wings.

Flex Alert Issued For Laguna Niguel As Heatwave Drags On

Authorities are asking residents to conserve energy to help prevent straining the power grid during the statewide heatwave.

Blood Donations Needed In Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area soon.

Capistrano Beach Coastal Trail Will be Saved - At Least for Now

OC Parks and the City of Dana Point are working to shore up and repave the trail between Capistrano and Doheny Beaches

Shark Attacks In Dana Point: How Likely Are They To Happen?

Galeophobia—the fear of sharks—is real, but the chances you’ll be attacked by a shark while visiting Orange County beaches are almost nil.

Gas Prices Holding Steady In Laguna Niguel, Orange County

Prices are holding steady at $4.195, still the highest they've been since Oct. of 2019.

Dana Point Woman’s Club Installs New Board

New Boards installed to head up philanthropic organizations DPWC and Community House, Inc.

After Safely Landing A Plane On 101 Freeway, Student Pilot Brian Carson Says He'll Keep Taking Flying Lessons

The single-engine plane landed safely in the eastbound lanes of the 101 Freeway near Lindero Canyon Monday evening.

Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is seeking blood donations in the Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area. The pandemic has impacted the country's blood supply.

Shark Sighting Off Capo Beach Sparks More Curiosity Than Concern

Local drone photographer Matt Larmand caught this amazing sight of a shark cruising off the coast.

Dana Point Gas Prices Off The Charts Memorial Day Weekend 2021

Gas prices across the county have reached their highest amount since Oct. 17, 2019, according to figures from the AAA.

Metrolink Informing Riders on Health and Safety Measures

Southern California train system remains vigilant in limiting the spread of COVID-19

Post Office Hiring In Dana Point, Laguna Niguel: Orange County

Do you have what it takes to deliver the mail? The United States Post Office is hiring these positions in Orange County. Learn how to apply.

Super Flower Blood Moon: Lunar Eclipse In Dana Point

Want to see the next lunar eclipse in Dana Point? It’s 2021’s biggest and brightest supermoon Tuesday and Wednesday.

SanClemente Hub Supplying Food Pantrys needs weekday Volunteers

Family Assistance Ministries Main Sorting Hub In San Clemente Needs Volunteers to help Sort / Prep food going to food pantries.

Blood Donations Needed In Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

Donations of all blood types are needed as the pandemic has affected the U.S. blood supply.

Caught On Video: Breaching Orca Slams Into Dolphin In Mid-Air

Tourists on a diving boat off the coast of Baja California Sur captured the leaping orca and dolphin on camera.

Blue Shield of California Adds MemorialCare to Trio’s OC Network

MemorialCare is now included in Blue Shield of California Trio’s Orange County Network

National Day Of Prayer In Dana Point: Love, Life & Liberty

The 2021 National Day of Prayer: 2 Corinthians 3:17, "Now the Lord is the Spirit, and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."

Eta Aquariid Meteor Shower Peak: How To See It In Dana Point

Meteor shower lovers, catch the Eta Aquariids, weather permitting, in Orange County. The next sky show will be the Delta Aquariids in July

Gas Prices Skyrocket In Laguna Niguel, Over $1.20 More Than 2020

Laguna Niguel, Dana Point residents are feeling more pain at the pump in late April. How much did you last pay to fill up your car?

Swell Weather In Dana Point, Heat In The Forecast For OC

A cool, cloudy weekend with a huge swell drew crowds to Newport Beach's Wedge surf spot. Here's what's coming this week, weather-wise.

Celebrate Earth Day 2021 In Laguna Niguel: Trash Into Treasure

Recycled materials are being collected in these areas of Orange County thanks to a partnership between the Childs Creativity Lab & the YMCA.

Blood Donations Needed In Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area: Red Cross Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is holding a few blood drives in the Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area soon.

Entangled Baby Whale Sought Off Dana Point Coast

A baby gray whale entangled in fishing line is sought along the southern California coastline. Attempts to free it were unsuccessful.

'Coco The Chameleon' By Stefanie Annis: A Unique Look At Life

A Laguna Niguel author discusses her children's book 'Coco The Chameleon' hoping all who read it will understand the beauty of being unique.

Grunion Run In Dana Point: Look, Don't Touch At These Beaches

It's "look but don't touch" spawning season for the small silver fish. Area experts discuss why this is the best time to see them in action.

Laguna Niguel Resident/Nonprofit Leader Joins Mental Health Board

Extraordinary Lives Foundation Founder/CEO Mara James Appointed to Orange County’s Behavioral Health Board

Coyote Sighting Sparks Awareness For Laguna Niguel Area Residents

A coyote sighting in this south Orange County neighborhood had residents concerned. Here's what to do if you come face to face with one.

Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area Red Cross Blood Drives Coming Up Soon

The Red Cross is seeking blood donors in the Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area. The pandemic has affected the nation's blood supply.

Travel Like A Local: Submit Your Town For Our 2018 Travel Guide

Whether you've got the best brewery around or a music festival that rivals Coachella, tell us why your town should be a destination in 2018.