San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Beach Rocks Spontaneously Combust in O.C. Woman's Pants
The 43-year-old is burned by rocks from San Onofre State Beach that mysteriously ignited. She is hospitalized with third-degree burns.
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Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Top Gifts for Mother's Day
Last-minute gifts for Mother's Day will make a sweet surprise for Mom.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Officers Must Stand Trial in Death of O.C. Homeless Man Kelly Thomas
Judge finds sufficient evidence to hold over Fullerton cops Manuel Ramos and Jay Cicinelli for trial. The beating of Kelly Thomas was shown for the first time during this week's hearing.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Threats Made to Two Planes at John Wayne Airport
Both of the Southwest Airlines jets were stopped. No explosives were found.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Kelly Thomas Beating Video: Fullerton Homeless Man's Clash with Cops Revealed
Caution: This video is violent, contains obscenities and may be difficult to watch.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
It's Teacher Appreciation Week; 10 Tips That Don't Include Apples
May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch readers which teachers you think are making the grade.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
The IPad Charger As A Bottle Opener: Only Slightly Better Than Using Your Teeth
The new Apple geek party trick.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
It's Teacher Appreciation Week; 10 Tips That Don't Include Apples
May 8 in National Teacher Appreciation Day. Tell Patch readers which teachers you think are making the grade.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
Tonight's Supermoon Brightest on West Coast Saturday at 8:34 p.m.
Tonight's supermoon will look almost 30 percent brighter and 14 percent bigger as it comes as close to the earth as it will all year, NASA says.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Biggest 'Super Moon' Arises Saturday
Moon goes full as it makes closest approach to Earth in nearly 20 years.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Update: 2 Horses Airlifted, Another Dies
Two horses are removed by helicopter and another walks out after falling into a ravine in Trabuco Canyon. They were part of a four-day ride from San Juan Capistrano to the Corona/Norco area.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
YouTube Video of the Week: Zoo Lion Tries To Eat Toddler In Zebra Stripes
Video of the April 26 incident at the Oregon Zoo has since gone viral.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Starbucks Happy Hour Is Back With Half-Off Frappuccinos
Through May 13, fans of the blended beverage can pick one up for $2.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
YouTube Video of the Week: Zoo Lion Tries To Eat Toddler In Zebra Stripes
Video of the April 26 incident at the Oregon Zoo has since gone viral.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Custom Pet License Plates Fund Spay, Neuter Programs in California
"It's not government, it's not bureaucracy. It's not Sacramento," Gov. Jerry Brown says in promoting the plate. Actor Pierce Brosnan and First Dog Sutter joined the governor in a promotion at a Southland pet supply store Wednesday.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Mission Viejo, CA|News|
BrandYourself's Google Tool Tells You Who's Searching For You
Find out where, when and how others are searching for you.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Aliso Viejo, CA|News|
YouTube Video of the Week: Zoo Lion Tries To Eat Toddler In Zebra Stripes
Video of the April 26 incident at the Oregon Zoo has since gone viral.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
O.C. Man Could Be 'America's Most Wanted' All-Star; Needs Your Vote
Sgt. Craig Friesen's work to curtail street prostitution attracted the attention of crime show "America's Most Wanted." He is one of six finalists; online voting continues through May 5.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
Watch: Has Anyone Lost a Dolphin?
Rescue crews today will again try to shoo the animal out of the shallow canal at the Bolsa Chica Wetlands.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff
Fountain Valley, CA|News|
YouTube Video of the Week: Soldier and Dog Reunion Goes Viral
Rescue dog Emmitt Thunderpaws lets his "favorite person" know just how much he missed him.
Laura Nott, Patch Staff