9 arrested in Costa Mesa for drug offenses, public peeing and illegal camping
Last Friday, the Costa Mesa Police Bike Detail, which includes three patrol officers, Community Policing officers, and Park Rangers, rode 30 miles to proactively address quality of life issues and…
OCDA forced to dissolve 13 O.C. gang injunctions by the State of California
Santa Ana – The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has proactively filed a motion to dissolve 13 active gang injunctions against 317 individuals across Orange County from being restricted by…
O.C. skinhead with Nazi tattoos convicted of hate crime for threatening a pregnant black woman
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A third-strike self-proclaimed skinhead with a history of violence and committing hate crimes was convicted Monday of criminal threats and a hate crime for chasing an…
Third-striker and convicted rapist gets 100 years to life for attempted Santa Ana homicide
Santa Ana – A third-striker and twice-convicted rapist who was on parole on GPS monitoring when he opened fire on three people following an argument outside a Santa Ana discount…
Parents convicted in O.C. of child abuse linked to malnutrition from extreme vegan diet
Santa Ana – A mother and father have been convicted of felony child abuse and endangerment for exposing their newborn son to extreme heat and cold and withholding vital nourishment,…
The Westminster Police seized 300 lbs. of illegal fireworks and a shotgun
The Westminster Police Department's Detective Bureau seized 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and a shotgun. Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in the City of Westminster on the 4th…
OC Deputies and Target staff team up to catch repeat theft offender
At around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Target Loss Prevention recognized a subject that was previously caught shoplifting just a few days ago, according to the OC Sheriff's Rancho Santa Margarita…
The Santa Ana City Council hires an expensive lawyer to be their first Police Oversight Director
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday,…
Suspected drug dealer caught during an O.C. traffic stop; drugs seized
On 6/27/2025, at 1124 p.m., police officers were patrolling in the area of Newland St. and Bolsa Ave. when they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for Vehicle Code…
Cal/OSHA protections extended to domestic workers starting July 1
For the first time, domestic workers employed by companies in California, such as housecleaners, caregivers and gardeners, will be covered by state workplace safety and health laws starting July 1,…
Mail theft suspects nabbed by the Irvine Police
Recently, one of the Irvine Police Department's license plate readers identified a possible mail theft suspect visiting the city. Patrol officers quickly arrived and found the car parked near a…
The OC Sheriff is searching for a hit and run driver who injured a pedestrian
On June 27 at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of La Cresta Drive and Silver Lantern Street in the city of Dana Point…
No street sweeping or trash collection in Santa Ana on the 4th of July
In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall, community centers, libraries and non-essential facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. There will be no street sweeping, and…
Orange County seeks residents to join the Commission on Homelessness
The Orange County’s Office of Care Coordination is seeking applications from Orange County residents to serve on the Commission to Address Homelessness. Recruitment is being conducted to fill six seats on the…