Paige Austin

On the weekend, we present a week in review of the top stories and headlines from all across California. Here's a roundup of some of the most-read stories across the state. You can also find your local Patch and catch up on those stories by clicking here.... See more

SAN DIEGO, CA — Sixteen people were rescued and taken to hospitals Friday as the Coast Guard continued searching waters about 140 miles west of Ensenada, Mexico, following a report of 27 people in the water, the agency said. Coast Guard Sector San Diego r... See more

SAN CLEMENTE, CA — The Norte Fire broke out in the San Clemente and San Juan Capistrano area Friday, rapidly blackening 250 acres, damaging homes, and forcing hundreds of people to evacuate, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Reports from the ... See more

Proposition 43 is one of several ballot measures tackling taxes and voting in California this November. In fact, it combines the two hot topics. If Proposition 43 passes, it would amend the state constitution to make it harder to raise local special taxes... See more

DANA POINT, CA — A series of small quakes rattled coastal Orange County Monday, including a magnitude 3.5 quke off the coast of Dana Point, according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The first quake struck at at 1:22 p.m. about 18.6 miles southwest of Dana ... See more