Two L.A. County residents arrested for burglary at Irvine Spectrum Sephora
Two thieves targeting high-end beauty products learned the hard way that Irvine remains one of the toughest places to commit retail crime, according to the Irvine Police Department. Over the…
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…
Santa Ana Café robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat
The Santa Ana Police Department swiftly resolved a terrifying incident after a commercial robbery unfolded at a local café. Early in July 2026, an employee reported that a man and…
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…
How Orangewood’s new Pathway guides youth from Juvenile Hall to long-term success
Orangewood Foundation has officially announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with CalOptima Health and the Orange County Probation Department to launch the Youth Connected Program (YCP) Justice Involved Pathway. Operating out of…
Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their new Santa Ana location on August 22
Santa Ana cake lovers have a major reason to celebrate this summer. The nation's favorite gourmet bundt cake bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, is officially opening a brand-new location in South…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint this Friday night, July 10
The Santa Ana Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026. Operations are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault
The Santa Ana Police Department is appealing to the public for help after a 24-year-old man was violently blindsided, beaten, and robbed by a group of individuals. According to official…
$10M reward offered for Los Chapitos
The U.S. government has escalated efforts to dismantle the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, focusing on the remaining heads of the "Los Chapitos" faction. With two brothers already in custody,…
Cal/OSHA advises employers to prevent heat illness as temps rise in Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a major heat advisory for Southern California, prompting Cal/OSHA to remind all business owners of their legal obligation to prevent workplace heat illness. The…
Kids’ fun guide to the 2026 Orange County Fair
COSTA MESA — Summer excitement is just weeks away when the 2026 OC Fair returns and families are getting ready to experience this year’s theme, “Your Adventure Awaits.” With new attractions, great family…
How license plate readers helped the Orange Police to crack a stolen van case in hours
An automated license plate reader (ALPR) network and swift regional coordination enabled the Orange Police Department to intercept a stolen work vehicle and arrest a fleeing suspect. The dramatic encounter,…
Santa Ana police use drones to help seize over a ton of illegal fireworks and issue 183 citations
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
Huntington Beach Police backed Newport Beach officers in the arrest of over 400 4th of July rioters
A chaotic Fourth of July holiday quickly transformed into a public safety emergency on the Balboa Peninsula, prompting the Newport Beach Police Department to declare a police emergency. Late in…
Man jailed for attempted kidnapping and sexual battery on OC trail
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Detail apprehended Kevin David Donis-Arevalo, 30, of Laguna Hills, after a female victim reported being grabbed from behind, pulled, and inappropriately…