Two women jumped off the Huntington Beach Pier this morning
This morning, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department, Huntington Beach Fire Department, and the HBFD Marine Safety Division responded to the area near the Huntington Beach Pier…
A Garden Grove police officer was hit by a car while chasing an armed suspect
On Sunday, 1/4/26 at 12:05 a.m., police officers were in the area of Brookhurst St. and Stanford Ave. investigating an assault with a deadly weapon, according to the Garden Grove…
Two reckless drivers arrested and 10 citations handed out in Irvine police operation
Last night, police officers conducted High Visibility Enforcement (HVE) in the west area of Irvine, centered around Gilette and Armstrong, to address complaints of reckless driving and loud exhaust, accordingto…
A retail return fraud suspect was arrested in coastal Orange County
During the busy post-Christmas shopping season, a suspect attempted to defraud a local retail store by committing return fraud, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. What the male suspect…
GoFundMe launched to cover funeral costs for O.C. mother of two found in the Santa Ana River
OCFA firefighters responded on New Year's Day to a water rescue at the 2500 block of Harbor Boulevard, near the Costa Mesa Country Club, at around noon. The victim, a…
The Irvine Police are trying to identify a pair that used a credit card stolen from a vehicle
Last month, a theft from a vehicle occurred on White Road, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspects were later videotaped by surveillance cameras using stolen credit cards to…
Two serial theft suspects were arrested after shoplifting at a Target in Irvine
Last Sunday, police fficers investigated shoplifters at Target on Barranca, according to the Irvine Police Department. Loss prevention watched on camera as two people worked together to conceal items. They…
Police responded to 8 DUI incidents in coastal O.C. last weekend
Over the weekend (Friday through Sunday), police officers responded to eight DUI-related calls for service, some involving traffic collisions and drivers falling asleep behind the steering wheel, according to the…
A victim died after being assaulted in north Orange County
On December 29th, 2025, at 9:40 PM, police officers were dispatched to the area of La Palma Avenue and Western Avenue in reference to a male subject needing medical attention…
Riverside County woman arrested for burglarizing a garage in Irvine
Recently, a suspect walked into an open garage on Sandpiper and treated it like a garage sale, according to the Irvine Police Department. The resident encountered a female suspect walking…
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Medi-Cal asset limits and full-scope enrollment freeze to take effect Jan. 1, 2026
Orange County, Calif. (December 30, 2025) — Effective January 1, 2026, two changes to Medi-Cal eligibility rules will take effect: Reinstated asset limits: Adults 65 and older, people with disabilities, and those…
Three claims announced over fatal Dec. 6 Anaheim Police shooting and use of force
The family of teenager Alberto Arzola, who Anaheim police officers shot in the back on the front steps of his home, will speak at a press conference on Tuesday, Dec.…
Celebrate National Bacon Day on Dec. 30 with a one cent burger at Wendy’s
Wendy's is selling its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for one cent on Tuesday, December 30. This offer is available at participating locations, including those in Southern California, in celebration of National Bacon Day. How to get the…
Burglary suspects arrested after a traffic stop in coastal O.C.
Even during the holidays, criminals don’t take a break; unfortunately for them, neither do the police in Huntington Beach. Early yesterday morning, an observant resident spotted suspects burglarizing a storage…
Major Medi-Cal changes coming in the New Year
ORANGE, Calif. (December 29, 2025) — With major changes coming to Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026, CalOptima Health is urging Orange County residents to learn about how they may be impacted,…