Santa Ana’s Card Game Coliseum hit by overnight break‑in, community rallies to help
Card Game Coliseum — a long‑standing trading‑card shop in Santa Ana that nearly closed during the pandemic — is recovering from an overnight break‑in that left the store with stolen…
Santa Ana’s new Amazon facility is almost ready to open – here come the jobs!
For decades, the sprawling industrial complex at 511 N. Grand Avenue served as the physical pulse of Orange County journalism. The roaring printing presses of the Orange County Register churned…
Police in coastal OC warn the public that interfering with officers can put you in jail too
The Seal Beach Police Department posted a direct PSA reminding visitors that causing disturbances at multiple businesses will not be ignored. Officers emphasized that when people create problems across several…
Santa Ana modernizes zoning rules for first time since 1960s as OC cities shift strategies
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua has issued a detailed message announcing the city’s first comprehensive Zoning Code Update since the 1960s — a sweeping modernization effort meant to align land‑use…
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New campaign video targets Rob Bonta’s support for transgender boys in girls’ sports
A new campaign video released this week centers on one of California’s most polarizing cultural flashpoints: whether transgender boys (biological females identifying as male) and transgender girls (biological males identifying…
DUI Checkpoint nets one arrest, five license violations in north Orange County
A DUI checkpoint in La Habra on August 29, 2026, resulted in one DUI arrest and five citations for suspended or revoked driver’s licenses after officers screened 1,472 motorists along…
DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department has released a new public‑safety notice confirming a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location…
California food‑Truck builder guilty in $1M fraud scheme targeting immigrant entrepreneurs
Fernando Jauregui Ochoa, 30, of Ceres, has been convicted in a sweeping fraud scheme that prosecutors say preyed on dozens of immigrant entrepreneurs across California—many of whom spent years saving…
Man wanted by police after violent golf course assault in Irvine
Irvine Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a golfer on the evening of August 29, 2026, at the Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course.…
Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Orange and San Clemente move to raise taxes and fees: What voters need to know
Orange County voters will see an unusual pattern on the November ballot: multiple cities asking residents to raise or extend local sales taxes to stabilize budgets strained by structural deficits,…
CalOptima Health launches $5.2M city health improvement grants for all 34 OC cities
CalOptima Health has launched a first‑of‑its‑kind City Health Improvement Grant Program, opening $5.2 million in funding for projects that expand wellness infrastructure, improve preventive health access and strengthen community environments…
Labor Rights Week: California’s $35M worker‑protection expansion raises compliance stakes for employers
California kicked off Labor Rights Week with a $34.9 million expansion of the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP), a statewide effort that partners with community‑based organizations to educate workers—especially those…
Santa Ana Police seek skateboard assault suspect who knocked out a 71‑year‑old man
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a violent assault on a 71‑year‑old man at a bus stop near 17th Street and Bristol…
How Orange County residents should prepare for a powerful El Niño season
A very strong El Niño is forecast to hit California this year, and Orange County — including Santa Ana — is expected to face heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding,…
Buena Park Police drone tracks e‑bike suspect
The Buena Park Police Department’s latest incident highlights two fast‑rising trends in Orange County public safety: dangerous e‑bike offenses and the rapid expansion of police drone programs. According to the…