SAUSD & non-profit Share Ourselves partner to help Santa Ana Families
SANTA ANA, CA — Santa Ana families will soon have a new source of support: on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Board of Education approved a partnership with Share Ourselves, the Orange County…
Paroled burglar arrested again in coastal OC with help from a police drone
A tech-driven response by local law enforcement cut a commercial burglary short over the weekend, demonstrating the power of modern police technology. The Huntington Beach Police Department announced that officers…
Multi-city police pursuit ends in arrests and stolen fragrance recovery in south O.C.
A Sunday burglary quickly escalated into a high-speed pursuit, concluding with a dramatic median crash and four suspects in handcuffs. The incident began when dispatchers received a report of a…
OC students will connect with Blue Origin, Joby Aviation leaders at OC Pathways Student Leadership Summit
Nearly 200 high school students from across Orange County will gather on Thursday, July 30, at the Orange County Department of Education’s Conference Center in Costa Mesa for the OC Pathways Student…
Irvine Police arrest L.A. County suspect following multi-city pharmacy burglaries
Michael Antone Hobbs, a 32-year-old resident of Culver City, was arrested following a coordinated investigation into a string of highly targeted pharmacy burglaries across Southern California. The Irvine Police Department…
Fatal Irvine police shooting involving autistic man sparks mental health crisis concerns
A tragic encounter in Irvine, California, has renewed intense community discussions surrounding law enforcement's response to individuals experiencing psychological emergencies. On Tuesday afternoon, July 21, 2026, 20-year-old Daniel Alfons Meltvedt…
Feds convict two Orange County Mexican Mafia hitmen in 2017 murder case
A federal jury in Santa Ana, California, has convicted two Southern California street gang members for the 2017 murder of a Placentia man. The fatal shooting was ordered by incarcerated…
CDL/DUI Checkpoint set for Friday, July 24, in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) has officially announced an upcoming CDL/DUI Checkpoint scheduled for Friday, July 24, 2026. The operation will run from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at…
400+ attend annual Carnival for Kids in Santa Ana
Illumination Health + Home (IHH) hosted its annual Carnival for Kids on July 11, 2026, bringing together over 400 guests at the Heritage Museum of Orange County for a day…
100 mph fatal coastal OC DUI crash leads to second-degree murder charge for Long Beach driver
Lukas McHargue, a 24-year-old resident of Long Beach, faces a second-degree murder charge following a high-speed DUI crash on Pacific Coast Highway that claimed the life of 53-year-old Heather Lewis.…
Fountain Valley DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Saturday, July 25 on Brookhurst Street
The Fountain Valley Police Department has announced a DUI and Driver License Checkpoint scheduled for Saturday, July 25, on Brookhurst Street near Heil Avenue. Checkpoint locations are chosen using data…
Cal/OSHA issues extreme heat warning for Southern California workers
Southern California employers must implement immediate safety measures as a dangerous multi-day heatwave brings triple-digit temperatures to the region from July 22 through July 27, 2026. The National Weather Service…
Orange Police used distinct tattoos to catch a gas station robbery suspect
A local gas station robbery came to a swift conclusion after the Orange Police Department capitalized on distinct visual evidence to track down and apprehend a suspect within a matter…
Armed man fatally shot by Irvine Police after hour-long negotiation
A psychiatric crisis turned fatal in Irvine when a man armed with a knife was shot and killed by law enforcement. The Irvine Police Department (IPD) confirmed that the incident…
Santa Ana man pleads guilty to several armed robberies at OC restaurants
Freddie Alexander Lopez, 24, of Santa Ana, pleaded guilty on July 18 to one federal count of interference with commerce by robbery, admitting to a string of knife‑ and replica‑gun‑point…