Irvine dog trainer sentenced to nearly 12 years after 11 dogs died in a hot van
SANTA ANA – An Irvine dog trainer was sentenced today to eleven years and ten months in state prison for killing 11 dogs by keeping the animals left in his…
Inmate Manuel Moreno dies after medical emergency in Orange County Jail
An investigation is underway after a 61-year-old inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced that Manuel Moreno, a resident…
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O.C. comprehensive pop-up resource fair to support vulnerable residents on July 8
The County of Orange Office of Care Coordination is bringing its critical pop-up event back to the community with the upcoming Same-Day Solutions Fair: Path to Progress. This comprehensive resource…
Garden Grove police officer arrested for alleged misconduct with female youth volunteer
Garden Grove Police Officer Roberto Machuca has been arrested and relieved of his duties following an ongoing investigation into alleged inappropriate interactions with a minor participating in the department’s youth…
O.C. man faces 6 years for illegal fireworks explosion that killed an 8-year-old girl
A Buena Park man faces up to six years in state prison after being charged with involuntary manslaughter by the Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) for a tragic incident…
Newsom signs AB 46, restoring judicial discretion in mental health diversion cases
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 46 into law on Monday, June 29, 2026, granting California judges significantly broader authority to deny mental health diversion to defendants deemed a public…
Armed suspects arrested in Santa Ana narcotics bust
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced a significant breakthrough in its efforts to combat local illicit drug sales and gang activity. Acting on intelligence regarding multi-substance narcotics distribution tied…
Ex-CA Parks official charged with recording naked O.C. male lifeguards
SANTA ANA – A former California State Parks Superintendent has been charged with secretly filming nearly two dozen naked state lifeguards and other workers inside an employee locker room at…
Irvine dog trainer found guilty in horrific heat stroke deaths of 11 dogs
An Orange County jury has convicted an Irvine dog trainer and his girlfriend in connection with the tragic deaths of 11 dogs left to die in a hot van. Kwong…
International fugitive wanted for O.C. murder captured in Laos and returned to California for trial
An eight-year international manhunt has ended with the capture of a South Korean national accused of orchestrating a botched murder-for-hire plot and later executing a second man. Myung Jin Kim,…
Orange County mother charged with murdering her two-year-old son
Melissa Lynn Beisel, 41, faces a maximum sentence of 25 years to life after being charged with the murder of her two-year-old toddler, Aidan. The Orange County District Attorney's Office…
Man who murdered a couple at their mobile home in Santa Ana accepts a plea deal
A quiet neighborhood in Santa Ana became the scene of a horrific double homicide and arson in June 2022. While the recent courtroom developments offer a legal resolution, the surface-level…
OCDA seeks tips on Garden Grove hazardous chemical incident
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has established an anonymous tip hotline and online reporting form to gather information regarding the May 21, 2026, hazardous materials…
O.C. man who targeted underage boys sentenced to 25 years to life in prison
On May 18, 2026, David Hanggie was sentenced to 25 years to life in state prison after accepting a court offer in a child exploitation case investigated by the Newport…
OCDA launches new unit targeting illegal e-bike and e-motorcycle use
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer has announced the creation of a new E-Bike/E-Motorcycle unit - RIDE SAFELY (Smart Accountability for E-Bikes and E-Motos and Law…