Orange County, CA news on Thursday, October 22, 2026

In Orange County, CA on Thursday, October 22, 2026: Norte Fire 95% contained; county strike impacts services. Also: Seven Orange County parents have been charged with child endangerment related to electric motorcycle incidents; Thunderstorms are possible Thursday across Orange County; rain showers likely today. Weather: Mostly light rain showers today, 59–68°F with winds up to 9 mph.

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Headlines

Norte Fire in Orange County is now 95% contained after burning thousands of acres.Sacramento Bee · Oct 22, 9:11 AM

Weather

Thunderstorms are possible Thursday across Orange County; rain showers likely today.Patch · Oct 21, 11:58 AM

News & local government

Orange County Board of Supervisors meeting addresses labor contract amid county-wide strike.Patch · Oct 21, 3:44 PM

Safety & emergencies

Seven Orange County parents have been charged with child endangerment related to electric motorcycle incidents.KTLA · Oct 21, 8:13 PM
A fire broke out in a Mission Viejo home; one person was hospitalized.Patch · Oct 22, 9:57 AM

Events & going out

Charity pickleball tournament in Fountain Valley benefits the Hemophilia Foundation.Patch · Oct 21, 7:09 PM

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