Reporter

Claire Wang

Claire Wang covers Huntington Beach and Costa Mesa for the Orange County Register. A graduate of New York University and Columbia Journalism School, she's written about politics, culture and Asian American issues for the Guardian and NBC News, among other major news outlets. When not reporting, she can most likely be found climbing rocks.

Members of Teamsters Local 952 picket on the entrance road to the Bowerman Landfill in Irvine on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. Trucks were let through a few at a time. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Teamsters threatens to resume strike after rejecting new contract from Orange County leadership

October 27, 2026 at 3:40 p.m.

Union leaders halted the strike on Oct. 21, as negotiations with the county appeared to be showing progress.

Members of the public listen in as the Costa Mesa City Council weighs whether or not to approve the Fairview Developmental Center, which could add 4,000 new homes to the city, during a council meeting at Costa Mesa City Hall on Tuesday, September 15, 2026. (Photo by Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Costa Mesa approves zoning changes for mixed-use developments, grants conditional permit to Ohio House

October 27, 2026 at 3:14 p.m.

The amended plan creates development capacity for more than 22,000 new homes over the next 30 years, city staff said.

John Woods walks on the sidewalk as seawater floods Pacific Coast Highway during high tide in Sunset Beach on Tuesday, October 27, 2026. High tide, combined with El Niño and a kelvin wave, are producing record sea levels. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

PCH closed in Huntington Beach, pockets of flooding as string of mega high tides continue Tuesday

October 27, 2026 at 5:11 p.m.

Following flooding that overtook some streets Monday morning in Newport Beach, Huntington Beach and Long Beach, neighbors and city workers have work against the clock to shore up barriers.

Casey Satchell rides a stand up paddle board as sea water floods on to Pacific Coast Highway during high tide in Sunset Beach on Monday, October 26, 2026. High tides, combined with warm El Niño water and a Kelvin wave, are producing costal flowing thought out the county. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Newport Beach sees some flooding, PCH northbound in Huntington Beach closed during high tide

October 26, 2026 at 5:09 p.m.

Flooding happened along low-lying areas on Monday, Oct. 26 -- and water levels are expected to be higher Tuesday.

The Santiago Creek Dam holds back Irvine Lake in Silverado on Tuesday, October 20, 2026. Irvine Lake will be drained as part of a multi-year modernization project for the 93-year-old Santiago Creek Dam Improvement Project managed by the Irvine Ranch Water District. (Photo by Jeff Gritchen, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Irvine Lake to be drained in preparation for El Niño and dam renovations

October 23, 2026 at 8:40 a.m.

The dam project is expected to take five years. The fishing community is calling for the fish in the lake to be salvaged.

Members of Teamsters Local 952 picket in front the county administrative buildings in Santa Ana on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Teamsters pause strike as negotiations take positive turn with OC leadership, union says

October 21, 2026 at 11:27 a.m.

The OC Board of Supervisors will hold a special meeting Friday, Oct. 23, to consider a new contract proposal.

2026 Election: 4 La Palma City Council candidates race for two seats

October 20, 2026 at 10:24 a.m.

The city is holding its first by-district elections in the two districts this year, after adopting the new voting system in 2024.

Members of Teamsters Local 952 picket on the entrance road to the Bowerman Landfill in Irvine on Tuesday, October 13, 2026. (Photo by Paul Bersebach, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Orange County asks labor board to keep Teamsters strike from blocking landfills

October 19, 2026 at 7:35 p.m.

More than 465 workers with OC Public Works, OC Waste & Recycling and OC Community Resources walked off the job Oct. 13 after months of failed contract talks between union...

Mike Buley and Loren Gameros are running for Costa Mesa City Council. (Photo courtesy of Buley, Jeff Antenore, Orange County Register/SCNG)

Costa Mesa voters to choose new mayor as city faces major decisions ahead

October 19, 2026 at 3:35 p.m.

Councilmembers Mike Buley and Loren Gameros are running for the mayor seat.

Surfers return to the parking lot at the end of the day near the Huntington Beach Pier in Huntington Beach on Monday, Aug. 25, 2025. (Photo by Leonard Ortiz, Orange County Register/SCNG)

11 candidates vying for 4 spots on Huntington Beach City Council

October 19, 2026 at 5:27 p.m.

At least one new face is guaranteed out of the crowded field.

All Stories