Lake Forest, CA|News|
Alton Lane Closure
For about three weeks, storm drain work means only one eastbound lane is open.

For about three weeks, storm drain work means only one eastbound lane is open.

Police Department's effort is part of the Avoid the 38 holiday campaign to fight impaired driving. The campaign continues through the first of the year.
Cristophe Salon Newport Beach challenges local stylists to compete in a live hair show for the title of Orange County's Best Hairstylist.
Wyatt James Dunbar's birth was massively complicated by a huge tumor discovered while he was in the womb. Also complicated: the surgery to remove it later, and his recovery.
Plus: Battling in-laws, a craigslist ad gone bad, and other reports from the Orange County Sheriff's Department blotter late last week for Lake Forest.
Plus: BB guns, a trapped teen and other selected calls from Aliso Viejo to the Sheriff's Department, Dec. 19-26.
Two Huntington Beach crèches—one at a Catholic church—are defaced with Hitler mustaches, swastikas and "Heil Hitler."
Things should clear up in OC, though not too quickly, and not for too long.
The Orange County event will be held at noon Wednesday.
Patch invites you to upload videos to make everyone feel good at the holidays.
The reporters, editors and ad managers from Orange County Patch wish you the happiest holiday season.
With the end of days approaching—at least according to the Mayans—Patch asks what your last meal will be.
Officers also will check to make sure drivers have valid licenses.
Park Newport Apartments celebrates long-term residents by gifting back original deposits to 90 residents and thousands of dollars in shopping sprees to Fashion Island.
Medical center employees' toy drive will benefit kids who have been neglected, abused or put in foster care. The effort got a boost of toys from members of an LAHS club.
State judges will decide whether California law trumps an Orange County ban on registered sex offenders at parks and beaches.
Final days for "Scrooge," harbor lights, a Christmas train and other 2012 events.
Balboa Boardsports offers items—skateboards, paddleboards and surboards—for the active.
Couldn't get to the mall or your favorite store to pick up a present for Aunt Emma? No worries, this list may come in handy.
The web-wide tribute is scheduled to occur at 9:30 a.m. Eastern time, 6:30 a.m. Pacific time