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.

Broiled Guinea Pig with Peas and Polenta

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Braised Lamb with Nettles and Couscous

Not sure what to cook for dinner tonight? Adam Cole has you covered with this fresh new recipe.

Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Residents Urged To Conserve Water

Gov. Gavin Newsom is asking residents across the state to voluntarily cut their water use by 15% amid extreme drought conditions.

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.

District Attorney Todd Spitzer Slams California Department Of Corrections And Rehabilitation In Orange County

Fire Camp allows violent inmates to shorten sentence by as much as 60 percent and have convictions erased from their record.

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.

Aliso Viejo Theater Adds Newest Movie Screen Technology

The panoramic ScreenX auditorium at Regal Aliso Viejo will provide a "premium entertainment experience."

Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area Unemployment Decreases: Feds

The unemployment rate in Orange County decreased recently.

City Of Laguna Niguel: Summer Cinema Under The Stars

Join us for two summer nights under the stars at the Crown Valley Park Amphitheater on Saturday, July 24 at 6:00 p.m. and Friday, August ...

City Of Laguna Niguel: Movies In The Moonlight

Presented by the City of Laguna Niguel and the Niguel Botanical Preserve!

UV Index Skyrockets For Dana Point: How High Is It?

Beach-Bound? Wear your sunscreen and your sunglasses officials say. The UV rays are at their highest levels this week.

Expanding Pelvic Health for All in Orange County

Local Laguna Hills business PelvicSanity adds new clinicians to help more people overcome pelvic health issues

Fireworks To Cause Unhealthy Air Quality Across Laguna Niguel

Between fireworks shows and backyard firecrackers, air across the region is expected to have unhealthy levels of particulate matter.

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.

Moulton Niguel Water District Approves Balanced Budget for '21-22

Award-Winning Agency Continues Investments in Water Safety, Reliable Infrastructure

City Of Laguna Niguel: 4th Of July Home Decorating Contest Winners

Check out this year's 4th of July Home Decorating Contest Winners!

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?

FAFSA Completions Down In CA: How Laguna Niguel-Dana Point Area Schools Compare

See how college aid applications changed for Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area high schools.

Laguna Niguel Hits The Road Over 4th Of July Holiday Weekend

Residents are heading out of the Southland in droves in planes, trains and automobiles for the 4th of July holiday weekend.

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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.

Laguna Hills' Porchbox Restaurant Gets $25K Reboot From Guy Fieri

The California Restaurant Foundation & Guy's Restaurant Reboot chose 5 independent restaurants to assist upon reopening after the pandemic.

FREE via Zoom Soil & Mulches Talk w Gary Matsuoka of LH Nursery

FREE via Zoom Soil & Mulches Talk w Gary Matsuoka of LH Nursery brought to you by California Rare Fruit Growers

Man, 28, Killed In Laguna Niguel Crash Identified By OC Coroner

A 28-year-old Buena Park man who was killed when his car crashed into a tree in Laguna Niguel was identified Saturday.

FREE via Zoom Soil,, Mulches Talk w/ Gary Matsuoka of LH Nursery

FREE via Zoom Soil and Mulches Talk w/ Gary Matsuoka of Laguna Hills Nursery

Authorities Asking For Public’s Help In Finding Suspects On 6-Year-Old’s Murder In Orange County

The incidents would have occurred between December 2020 and June 2021.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

The jury deliberated for less than two hours before returning guilty verdicts on all counts.

Orange County Ahead Of Biden's Coronavirus Vaccine Goal

This is how the Laguna Niguel-Dana Point area compares to California and the nation for coronavirus vaccinations.

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.

19 New COVID-19 Cases Reported In Orange County

The county's coronavirus death toll has fallen month-over-month since January.

Beach Hazard: Strong Currents, High Evening Tides In Dana Point

Tidal overflow and beach erosion are expected this week for Capo Beach and along Orange County's beaches. Be on the lookout when you go.

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.

Repeat Drunk Driver Convicted Of Killing 77 Year-Old Grandmother, Seriously Injuring Her Boyfriend In Orange County

Senior Deputy District Attorney Dan Feldman of the Homicide Unit is prosecuting this case.

Laguna Niguel's Heatwave Lingers Into Weekend; Fire Risk Critical

A high-pressure system is sticking around longer than expected, keeping temperatures high through Sunday.

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.

Summer Camp Assistance Grants

Families throughout the Nation are eligible for one week of Summer Camp assistance. The grant sponsors half the tuition for 1,000 children.