TimesOC: Latest news in Orange County

Good morning, and welcome to the TimesOC newsletter. It’s Friday, Dec. 4.

My name is David Carrillo Peñaloza, the author of the TimesOC newsletter and an editor for Los Angeles Times Community News.

A wildfire is burning in Orange County’s canyon country and the coronavirus is raging throughout California.

The Bond fire in Silverado Canyon began late Wednesday and it spread to more than 7,200 acres by Thursday. As for the pandemic, Gov. Gavin Newsom on Thursday issued a new regional stay-at-home order.

Here are the latest headlines for our Orange County readers:

The Bond fire began when a structure fire spread into nearby vegetation, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

(Kent Nishimura / Los Angeles Times)

NEWS

— Bond fire rapidly jumps through Orange County canyons, forcing more evacuations

— Orange County school districts pivot as Bond fire rages in Silverado Canyon with 0% containment

— Bond fire: Evacuations, road closures, parameters, shelters

— Weary Orange County residents face another round of wildfire evacuations

— Fires bring smoke, ash and poor air quality back to parts of Southern California

— Photos: Intense Bond fire in Orange County prompts evacuations

— ‘It’s devastating’: Irvine Ranch Conservancy works to restore land affected by wildfire

— Gov. Gavin Newsom announces regional stay-at-home order for regions where ICU capacity falls below 15%

— Gov. Gavin Newsom orders new limits on California businesses and activities as COVID-19 soars

— California’s new stay-at-home order: What you need to know, from supermarkets to playgrounds

— COVID-19 deaths and hospitalizations in U.S. smash records for a single day

— California pioneered the COVID-19 stay-at-home lockdown. Now, it faces a backlash

— Column: Gov. Gavin Newsom endures two embarrassments with French Laundry dinner and unemployment scam

— Grin and bear it: A smile or grimace may reduce needle injection pain, UC Irvine researcher shows

Renzzo Reyes is shown with his twins, Bailey and Bryce. Reyes drove from Tijuana to Newport Beach every day to teach his students at Newport Harbor High School until he was in a serious car accident in October.

(Courtesy of Marcos Torres)

— A daily commute from Tijuana to Newport Beach didn’t stop this teacher. A car accident won’t either

— A year of service: Irvine high school students find new ways to connect

— Amid an increasing homeless population, Santa Ana fights with Orange County over jail releases

— Costa Mesa police answer call of possible shooting, discover 2 with injuries at second location

— Newport Beach businesses won’t pass on the holidays this year with first-ever Holiday Pass

— Costa Mesa Mayor Katrina Foley casts eyes on open Orange County Board of Supervisors seat

— How did Costa Mesans vote on Nov. 3? Orange County registrar results show 87.8% of all voters cast ballots

— Virtual posada will raise funds for LGBTQ asylum seekers and immigrants

— Shopoff Realty Investments sells 0.95-acre lot in Newport Beach for $26.26 million

— Surf City Marathon in Huntington Beach pushed back to September due to COVID-19

Lakers star Anthony Davis tries to defend Heat forward Andre Iguodala in Game 5 of the NBA Finals on Oct. 9 in Orlando, Fla.

(Wally Skalij / Los Angeles Times)

SPORTS

— Lakers sign Anthony Davis to five-year maximum deal

— LeBron James’ two-year contract extension is a step toward Lakers history

— Serge Ibaka surprised but comfortable with his move to Clippers

— Clippers open training camp with stars healthy and ready

— UCLA community remembers Rafer Johnson, ‘the greatest of all Bruins’

— USC gets one player back for football practice and hopes for several more

— NFL agent David Mulugheta hopes his work can serve as an inspiration to other Black sports agents

— Rams’ Jared Goff says of criticism: ‘I can handle it’

— In drop-the-mic performance, Chargers’ Joey Bosa exudes that he’s a good sport

— Angels trade for slick-fielding shortstop José Iglesias and nontender Hansel Robles

— Dodgers acquire Corey Knebel, offer contracts to all arbitration-eligible players

— What soccer to watch on TV: Chelsea aims to extend unbeaten streak against Leeds

— Save Our Youth partners with Orange County Soccer Club for free soccer clinics

— CIF State office postpones start of high school sports, cancels fall regional and state championships

— Newport Aquatic Center seniors keep on paddling, in search of a season

— Outdoor NHL games? Kings among teams exploring the option

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