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The OCCLIPPER Editorial Team is dedicated to delivering timely, accurate, and engaging news coverage from Orange County, California, and beyond. Our team curates and publishes updates on local news, business, real estate, sports, entertainment, and community events, helping readers stay informed about the stories that matter most.

Climate change is weakening the Santa Anas, UCLA research finds

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Southern California’s specter of ruinous wildfire is back. The first Santa Ana winds of the season are expected to bring 20- to 40-mph winds, and gusts potentially exceeding 60 mph to valleys and coastal mountain ranges through Friday afternoon. Scientists have projected that by 2100, human greenhouse gas pollution will cut back the number of…

California students’ academic achievements continue rising under the Newsom administration | Governor of California

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What you need to know: Since taking office, Governor Newsom, in partnership with the Legislature, has made major investments in TK-12 education to ensure every student has a shot to succeed. Today’s state assessment report shows the investments are delivering results, with gains in English, math, and science among California students. 

Inflation, economic stress linked to rising shoplifting, new survey finds

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A new national survey suggests that while inflation and economic pressures are playing a significant role in shoplifting behavior, the issue is far more complicated than simply blaming poverty. The findings come from research highlighted by Tad Nelson & Associates using survey data from LendingTree, which found that 90% of respondents who admitted to shoplifting…

Future of aerospace blasts off in the Golden State, as Governor Newsom visits Space Beach | Governor of California

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What you need to know: Governor Newsom visited Long Beach, home to “Space Beach,” as California’s space economy continues to accelerate. The Golden State ranks first in NASA science funding, company-funded aerospace R&D, and space-technology venture capital; is home to one-third of the nation’s space technology companies; and its West Coast launch range just posted…

In 100th lawsuit against Trump, California challenges ICE courthouse arrests

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California sued the Trump administration for the 100th time in under two years Thursday, challenging the practice of U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement agents arresting people for alleged civil immigration violations at or near state courthouses. California Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said such arrests have long been barred because they are unconstitutional and deeply disruptive…

Governor Newsom activates statewide response amid dangerous fire weather, signs actions to speed Tropical Storm Rachel recovery and wildfire cleanup | Governor of California

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What you need to know: After activating California’s State Operations Center, Governor Newsom convened the state’s top emergency response officials to coordinate an all-hands state response to dangerous fire weather across multiple counties. The Governor also proclaimed a state of emergency in Imperial, Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties following Tropical Storm Rachel and…

L.A. city employee among four charged in downtown graffiti spree

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Four men — including a Los Angeles Department of Water and Power employee — were responsible for more than $170,000 in damage to downtown buildings during a yearlong graffiti spree, prosecutors alleged Thursday. Javier Rezendez Rocha, who joined LADWP as an aide to electricians, was charged with 12 counts of felony vandalism in connection with…