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Lake Forest is in the heart of South Orange County and the Saddleback Valley. The City lives its motto “Remember the past, challenge the future.”
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Let's make this go viral! We are celebrating Captain Frank Wendzel's birthday on Flag Day, June 14. A WWII veteran and Lake Forest resident. His birthday wish is to receive 101 birthday cards from the community. Lets do it!
#cardsforFrank
#lakeforest
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ALERT - Mandatory evacuation for zones 1,2,3,9 Baker Ranch area. We are setting up a Care and Reception Center at El Toro High School.
#silveradofire
#lakeforest
Check your zone at
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Thank you
@CAL_FIRE
@OCFA_PIO
and
@OCSheriff
, CA! All evacuations are lifted in Lake Forest. All residents are asked to drive safely, as firefighters are still in the area.
#lakeforest
#silveradofire
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Cal Fire has lifted mandatory evacuations on Zones 1, 2, 5, 6, 7, 8, and 9. Zones 3 and 4 are still under mandatory evacuation.
See Zones at
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#SilveradoFire
:
@Saddleback
Church on Portola has volunteers with food in the Church parking lot for drive-through pickup. If you need something, drive through the Lake Forest campus!
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2:00 am: No status change in evacuation orders. No new evacuation warnings.
#silveradofire
#lakeforest
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There is an evacuation warning for the zones 4,5,7,8 in Foothill Ranch. At this time it is not mandatory.
Check your zone and Fire Updates here -
#lakeforest
#silveradofire
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Update: Zones 4, 5, and 6 (all of Portola Hills) are now under mandatory evacuation.
The City's Care and Reception Center is located at El Toro High School. The City will know more about repopulation tomorrow.
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Update: Whiting Ranch is still burning.
@OCFA_PIO
is working hard to prevent spreading. Areas near Foothill Ranch still smoldering. Baker Ranch is still smoldering with flare-ups likely to occur throughout the night. Cal Fire will take over operations tonight at 6:30 pm.
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Update: Mandatory evacuations in Baker Ranch, Foothill Ranch, and Portola Hills will continue to remain in place overnight Tuesday 10/27. Overnight accommodations should be made. Access into these areas remain closed. The City will notify residents when they can return home.
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Silverado Fire Update, 10/28, 12:09 p.m.: Mandatory Evacuations remain in effect. We expect an update at 2 p.m. Fire authorities are working with OC Sheriff and utilities to ensure the areas are safe. We understand it is frustrating, but protecting human life is the top priority.
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Great work to
@OCAnimalCare
for sheltering pets during the
#BondFire
. While
@OCFA_PIO
prevented any human casualties, some animals were lost in the fire. Please be careful in open spaces and during wind events.
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All mandatory evacuation orders have been lifted. It may take some time for Sheriffs to open roads so please have patience when retuning to your home.
#bondfire
#lakeforest
@OCFA_PIO
@OCSheriff
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Lake Forest mandatory evacuation orders will remain in place until further notice. Make sure to have an overnight accommodation in place. The City will have more information regarding repopulation tomorrow.
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Update: There is still fire in Whiting Ranch. Alton has burned from the 241 to Irvine. The City’s Care and Reception Center will remain manned at El Toro High School. All access into Baker Ranch, Portola Hills, and Foothill Ranch is closed.
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#SilveradoFire
- Great work,
@OCFA_PIO
The view from the fire zone. This is the
#SilveradoFire
. Video from BorregoCanyonOverlookPark in
#LakeForest
. Flames were too close for comfort earlier today.
@KNX1070
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View of the growing
#airportfire
from the Civic Center in Lake Forest. As of 3:35 p.m., the fire in Trabuco Canyon is estimated at 800 acres. The City is actively monitoring the situation for Lake Forest residents and will update the information when it is available.
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OCFA is advising people in the North West area of Lake Forest and Baker Ranch to be ready and may be evacuated due to the
#silveradofire
For updates on your phone - text lakeforest to 888777 to sign up for Nixle.
There is a live page will be updated.
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#SilveradoFire
Update: Our public safety partners are evaluating the area to ensure residents can return home as soon as possible. The City will have an update by 4 pm.
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All evacuations are lifted in Lake Forest. All residents are asked to drive safely, as firefighters are still in the area.
#silveradofire
#lakeforest
#thankyoufirefighters
@CAL_FIRE
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An Army vet who spent 15 years homeless on the streets of Lake Forest is headed to family in Florida today, thanks to the work of the City’s
@OCSheriff
Homeless Liaison Officer (HLO) and non-profit
@MercyHouseLC
. The vet resisted help for years, but asked for a bus ticket home.
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A Mountain Lion has been spotted in the trail near El Toro and Raintree. OC Sheriff's Dept. and California Department Fish and Wild Life are looking for it. Please be aware, careful, and avoid the area if possible. If you see the mountain lion, please call 9-1-1 and report it.
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City Council Tuesday presented plaques to
@OCFA_PIO
Division Chief Mike Contreras and
@OCSheriff
Lt. Chad Taylor for their work, and that of their agencies, during the
#SilveradoFire
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The
#SilveradoFire
has burned more than 7,200 acres; the fire line is approaching Alton Parkway. Mandatory evacuations in Baker Ranch and Foothill Ranch; Portola Hills under evac warning. Care/Reception Center at El Toro High School.
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Thank you,
@OCFA_PIO
!
#SilveradoFire
impacting so much!
Earlier this evening one of our crews on a brush rig rescued a barn owl from the flames of the
#SilveradoFire
. He’s safe and sound and currently with animal control.
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ALERT - Mandatory evacuation for zones 1,2,3,9 Baker Ranch area. We are setting up a Care and Reception Center at El Toro High School.
#silveradofire
#lakeforest
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Thank you
@OCFA_PIO
for keeping our community safe.
Aerial shots of the
#SilveradoFire
showing the burn scars and how close some of the flames came to Orange County homes. Great work done by air and ground crews keeping this fire from damaging any structures.
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A 2-acre fire near Saddleback Church was quickly contained by the OC Fire Authority on Sunday. The two-acre blaze was reported at 1 p.m. and reported under control by 1:35 p.m. Sign up at to ensure you and your loved ones get official emergency alerts.
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Did you feel the earthquake? 3.6 centered near Newport Beach at 4:52 pm.
#lakeforestca
#earthquake
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@OCSD
has created a live map listing mandatory/voluntary evacuations throughout Orange County.
The City has also setup a hotline for residents in Lake Forest who have been evacuated—it will be updated regularly. Call (949) 461-3536
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Avoid El Toro Road east of the City. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all involved.
#OCSDPIO
- Incident at Cook’s corner in Trabuco Canyon. Believed to be multiple victims from gunshot. More info to follow.
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With the current storm just starting to pass by, Santiago Peak is already seeing some snow. The storm is estimated to bring 3-4 inches of rain to Lake Forest through Sunday. Flood warnings exist for local canyons in the Bond and Santiago fire areas.
#lakeforestca
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What is the best town around? If you missed it, Lake Forest made
@jeopardy
recently! Of course the answer is “What is Toro?”
#lakeforest
#eltoro
#jeopardy
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Portola Park is now open! The park features a 1-acre dog park, youth sports fields, pickleball courts, universally accessible playground, and trail connections to Whiting Ranch.
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Mandatory evacuations will remain in place in Portola Hills and Foothill Ranch (Zone 2, 3, 4 & 5).
View the City's website for updates at
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@OCFA_PIO
reports
#SilveradoFire
more than 8,000 acres but no structures lost. Evacuations remain in Baker Ranch, Foothill Ranch and Portola Hills. Alton Parkway closed through Lake Forest. Text LakeForest to 888777 for updates.
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Tempted to try a taco at the stands popping up in Lake Forest? County and City officials urge you to think twice. The City has shut down nearly 10 unpermitted street vendors & confiscated their equipment in the past few months. These images show the condition of some equipment.
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Flashback to the 80s with this retail throwback: Kmart on El Toro Rd. in 1984. Photo by Douglas Miller from the Orange County Public Libraries collection. What was your favorite memory of going to KMART back then?
#FBF
#lakeforestca
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An Evacuation Warning has been issued for Zone SIL01, including Silverado Canyon and Modjeska Canyon. For the zones’ parameters, see the Watch Duty Map or the Orange County Evacuation Map at . Please avoid the area and be safe.
#airportfire
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The missing 12 year old girl in Lake Forest has been found unharmed by
@OCSheriff
. No additional details are available, but the young girl is OK and with authorities.
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Mike Contreras, Division Chief of OCFA gives an update about the Bond Fire and describes the decision making process and reasoning behind issuing mandatory evacuation orders for certain areas of Lake Forest/ Foothill Ranch.
#lakeforest
#bondfire
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The
@OCFireAuthority
has set up a page for information about firefighters injured in the September 20 truck accident at . You can also make donations there.
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In partnership with SOCAL Edison, OCFA operates a CH-47 Chinook helitanker, that can drop 3,000 gallons of water or retardant in a single pass. This helitanker has supported the
#BondFire
from the start.
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An
@OCSheriff
e-bike special enforcement is underway to ensure safe/legal riding. This weekend, Lake Forest deputies impounded an electric motorcycle in Foothill Ranch. These types of electric motorcycles are not street legal w/o modifications.
#ebike
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Here's some images from the 2-acre brush fire off Regency/Osterman on Sunday. Photos from
#OCHawkNews
Remember to ensure you and loved ones are registered at for emergency info.
@LakeForestCA
@OCFireAuthority
Lake Forest Brush Fire holding at 2 acres video up soon on YouTube
#OCHAWKNEWS
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Evacuation warnings in place for Portola Hills because high winds expected to return early Monday and last through Tuesday. Please be prepared and be careful. See for updates and evacuation map.
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Today we honor Captain Frank Wendzel, a WWII veteran and Lake Forest resident who has been in quarantine for over 90 days. Captain Wendzel will be celebrating his 100th birthday on Flag Day, June 14.
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Congratulations to the Silver Family - 37 Calle Cabrillo, they received the most votes and have won the Lake Forest Lights 2020 contest.
#lakeforestlights
#lakeforest
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Two care centers for
#BondFire
evacuees: El Toro High School and the Refinery at
@Saddleback
Church. Water, wifi, snacks at each. Updates at
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Who is this hero? Susan Newton describes the scene of an accident this afternoon.
I watched this good Samaritan climb on top of this car and pull the driver out. He nearly fell off the car after he pulled her out.
Whoever this heroic man is, you did a very good deed!"
#hero
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If you have been evacuated due to
#BondFire
, you may fill out an application for lodging at El Toro High School with the Red Cross. The SunCoast Park Hotel in Anaheim, is also offering disaster relief rates from $89. For more lodging & hotel info, visit
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Thank you, Mr. Lake Forest!
@timdrew94
Happy Birthday to us! We hope Lake Forest is something folks celebrate every day!
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Evacuation has been lifted for zone 2 in Foothill Ranch North (Alton/Paloma loop). Zones 3, 4, & 5 will remain evacuated overnight. Lodging information is available on
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Some amazing photos of Foothill Ranch from
@shashankvijayphotos
“What started out as a let’s go check out the sunset today to chasing lightning strikes!
#lakeforestca
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🚨 Mountain Lion Sighting in Lake Forest 🚨near the 5 Freeway between Lake Forest Dr. and Swan. Authorities are aware. If you see one, call 911 if in danger. Report sightings to Animal Services at 714-935-6848 (after hours: 714-259-1122)
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We may not get the snow, but heavy rains are in the forecast possibly for the next week. Including a severe flood watch from 12/23 to 12/24. The Bond fire zone may experience more mudslides and damage. Text 92630 to 888777 to sign up for Nixle alerts.
#lakeforestca
#eltoro
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Thousands of wildfires strike California every year. The
#costalfire
was an example of how fast wildfires can spread. Watch this video of
@OCFireAuthority
Division Chief Contreras to learn how to harden your home against wildfires.
#bewildfireready
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Orange County Fire Authority dispatched more than 40 units to a brush fire that broke out about 1:15 p.m. Monday in Trabuco Canyon. Sign up at for alerts. Avoid strenuous activity and anything that could spark a fire. Smoke visible:
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Smell smoke?
@OCFireAuthority
fighting a fire at Great Park about 4:15 pm Friday. No structures threatened then; helicopters were called in. Be sure you & your loved ones are registered at & for emergency info.
@IrvinePolice
photo.
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Evacuations remain in place in Lake Forest. Care and Reception Center open at El Toro High School. Red Flag warning remains in effect until 6 p.m.
Wildfire smoke precautions for the
#SilveradoFire
and
#BlueRidgeFire
. Please remember to register for
#AlertOC
, the County’s emergency mass notification system, at . Stay safe,
#OC
.
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@CAL_FIRE
and
@OCFA_PIO
report the
#SilveradoFire
is now at 13,354 acres with 25 percent containment. The City has no new information about evacuations, which remain in place. We expect an update about noon, and will post them here and on a recorded hotline at (949) 461-3536
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Update 10:23 p.m. There are no new updates at this time and current mandatory evacuation orders remain in place. A new update will be posted after Orange County Fire Authority is able to assess the fire as the sun rises. updates at
#lakeforest
#bondfire
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Authorities ask the everyone avoid the fire areas to ensure roads are free and safety for emergency crews and residents.
@ocfa
#lakeforest
#SilveradoFire
#nolookeylous
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Today's
#fbf
is an image from a rare snow on January 11, 1949. It was reported that El Toro received 3 inches of snow, and local Silverado Canyon had over 6 inches.
#lakeforestca
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Heavy traffic has spurred technical difficulties to the GIS map. We have attached an image for those who cannot access our website during this time.
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The firefighters of Station 70 rescued an injured barn owl during their work on the Silverado Fire in October. They returned to the Serrano Animal & Bird Hospital to check on the owl's progress.
@OCFA_PIO
@SerranoABH
#lakeforest
#barnowl
#silveradofire
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El Toro High School's previous baseball star Paul Skenes is the Pittsburgh Pirates' No. 1 overall pick in the first round of the 2023 MLB draft. Congratulations on making your professional baseball dream happen!
#lakeforestca
#mlb
#baseball
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SCE has shut down power in some areas including areas of Lake Forest, Portola Hills, Modjeska and Silverado Canyons due to weather conditions and the
#santiagofire
.
@SCE
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Update on the small Lake Forest fire - a good reminder to be careful in the high winds and to ensure you and your loved ones are signed up for emergency information at
The smoke you see in
@LakeForestCA
is a small brush fire. Crews arrived on scene just before 3:30 today and quickly extinguished a vegetation fire. The fire was contained to just under 2 acres, crews will remain on scene throughout the night mopping up hot spots.
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@OCFireAuthority
and
@OCSheriff
, CA pay respect to Firefighter Jonathan Flager from
@LACoFDPIO
on the Lake Forest Dr. overpass on January 21, 2022.
#lakeforestca
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Update! Captain Frank has received nearly 1200 birthday cards surpassing his goal of 101 for his 101st birthday. Thank you to all those who have participated and its not to late to send a card!
#lakeforest
@OCVeteran
@USArmy
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Great job, Trabuco Hills!
#GoMustangs
!
#MacysParade
Congratulations to
@thhsmusic
on a wonderful Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade performance!
#SVUSDProud
@SVUSDSchools
@Arts4Oc
@OCDeptofEd
@create_ca
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The Lake Forest City Council closed the meeting last night in honor of Dr. John Cheng, the Aliso Viejo resident who was killed Sunday trying to stop the gunman at Geneva Presbyterian Church in Laguna Woods. Thoughts and prayers to all those affected by this tragedy.
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@marina_will
@PNWResistance
That's the other Lake Forest. He's from Illinois. We're in California.
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Update on
@OCSheriffBarnes
effort to keep detainees behind bars at OC Jail. Lake Forest City Council voted to join a legal brief in support of his case.
UPDATE: This afternoon County Counsel filed my appeal and request for an immediate stay of the court order concerning the release of inmates. The appeal has been filed with the CA Appellate Court. We hope to hear a decision soon. Thank you to all those supporting our effort.
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Word of warning from
#OCFA
about the upcoming storms. Be ready - part of that is ensuring you and your loved ones are signed up for and - sources of official emergency information.
Before this system arrives, survey your property. Make sure your drains are free of debris that may cause a backup and flooding.
If you need, sand and bags are available to residents at our designated fire stations. They can be found here 👉
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NO orders/warnings in Lake Forest at this time. Be smart, high winds today.
@SCE
warns of potential Public Safety Power Shutdown.
Mandatory evacuations for Orchard Hills on Irvine Blvd: From Bake to Jamboree. Ground and Air support are currently battling the flames. The 241 is closed from Santiago to the 133. Structures are threatened.
#SilveradoFire
Media staging at the entrance of Irvine Regional Park.
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The
#Bondfire
has reached 4,000 acres with 0 containment, OCFA reports. The winds are swirling in the canyons, sending embers in all directions. The fire is burning toward Irvine Lake, but spot fires are breaking out throughout the canyons. See updates at
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If you're impacted by the
#BondFire
,
@OCAnimalCare
can take your household pets.
@OCAnimalCare
can take small household pets beginning at 0600 at their Tustin Facility- 1630 Victory Road, Tustin CA 92782
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Santiago Peak received snow overnight. Stop by to check out current webcam images. Rain is expected throughout the remainder of the day today in Lake Forest.
#lakeforestca
#santiagopeak
#saddlebackmountian
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For the first time, the City of Lake Forest will be hosting a firework show on the Fourth of July at the Lake Forest Sports Park. The event will include a 20+ minute firework show, live performances, food vendors, and more.
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Lake Forest agrees! There's no room for hate. Diversity makes our community vibrant and strong.
A message from our department regarding hate crimes against the AAIP community. Hate of any kind will not be tolerated.
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Traffic Alert - Irvine Police have closed Bake Parkway off at Trabuco heading East. Portola is also closed at Paloma.
#lakeforest
#silveradofire
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In person voting started today, 10/30! More than 165 Vote Centers are open across Orange County, including one at the Lake Forest Sports Park & Recreation Center and one at the Civic Center! See
@OCRegistrar
website at for more information!
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As dark as 2020 has been, there is a bright spot on the horizon. For the first time in 800 years, Saturn and Jupiter will align just to create a single, bright point of light known as the
#ChristmasStar
. Go out after sunset and enjoy it for yourself! 🌟
@NASA
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Thank you,
@RICKatFOX
and thank you to the men and women of
@OCFA_PIO
!
.
@RICKatFOX
flies over the Orange County Fire Authority's Station 54 in Lake Forest (
@OCFA_PIO
). A salute to all of the men and women of the Orange County Fire Authority on this
#FirehouseFriday
!
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Due to more accurate mapping, the
#BondFire
is at 6,400 acres w/10% containment.
Per
@CalTrans
, all roads are reopened except for Santiago Canyon Road.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Lake Forest, North of Alton Parkway, East of the 241.
@OCSheriff
Due to more accurate mapping, the
#BondFire
is at 6,400 acres w/10% containment.
Per
@CalTrans
, all roads are reopened except for Santiago Canyon Road.
Evacuation orders have been lifted in Lake Forest, North of Alton Parkway, East of the 241.
@OCSheriff
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Our prayers and thanks to the men and women of
@OCFA_PIO
There were two firefighters that were injured while battling the Bond Fire this afternoon. They were treated by firefighter paramedics and transported to a hospital for further care. Additional information will be released as it becomes available.
#BondFire
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Look at those gas prices! This week's blast from the past was submitted by Steve Kuver. Shot in 1988/89 from the Mobil Gas Station near the Home Savings building on El Toro road. Submit your historic photos on the city website and click 30th Anniversary.
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It is illegal to walk your dog off leash unless you are in a designated off-leash area. Even if you are confident your dog will stay by your side without a leash, it could still make other dogs uncomfortable and put your dog at risk. Always keep your dog on a leash in public.
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County Health Officer Dr. Clayton Chau today announced that all Orange County (OC) residents ages 65 and older are now eligible to be vaccinated against COVID-19. More information
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With this offer from
@goOCTA
and companies like
@lyft
and
@Uber
, there's no reason to drive buzzed or drunk on
#NewYearsEve
- the last ride service you want to use is
@OCSheriff
!
.
@goOCTA
will be providing safe rides for those ringing in 2020 with free fares on OC
#Bus
service from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 31 to 2:30 a.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 1.
#OrangeCounty
#NewYear
#ridesafe
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This week's
#ThrowbackThursday
takes us to Edwards Cinema at El Toro Road and Saddleback Valley Plaza in the 70s-80s, now home to Planet Fitness! What movies do you recall watching here? Share your memories!
#TBT
(📸Douglas Miller)
#lakeforestca
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Coronavirus not enough, Southern California? How about an earthquake. That was a 4.6 (prelim) 11 miles east of Anza at 6:53 p.m. Did you feel it?
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