Police detain juvenile after pursuing an evading illegal pocket bike in Costa Mesa
A juvenile rider tearing down Red Hill Avenue and Bristol Street at speeds pushing 40 mph recently learned a hard lesson about Southern California traffic safety. After attempting to evade…
Adult infected with measles visited at least five locations in central OC
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation of a measles case in an adult which was locally acquired from a known exposure. The individual visited several…
North OC DUI Checkpoint targets high‑risk corridors after series of deadly crashes
The Buena Park Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 21 from 7 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location within city limits. These operations are…
Santa Ana Police seek couple accused of stealing $10,000 in designer glasses
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than 25 pairs of designer glasses valued at over $10,000 from the LensCrafters at…
New California report reveals sharp decline in gang enhancements
A new policy brief from the California Policy Lab (CPL) and the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code reveals dramatic shifts in how gang enhancements are applied in California…
Santa Ana’s OCSA ranked among nation’s top 1% as they celebrate 40 years of excellence
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) has once again secured its place among the nation’s elite public schools, earning a top‑1% ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026‑27…
Santa Ana’s latest cultural mural blends tradition, technology and youth artists
A major new public mural is nearing completion in downtown Santa Ana, where students and alumni from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) are painting a large‑scale tribute…
CalOptima Health expands Street Medicine Program across coastal Orange County
ORANGE, Calif. — CalOptima Health is preparing for its largest Street Medicine Program expansion to date, announcing a new regional partnership that unites Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and…
Brea Police announce Aug. 21 DUI Checkpoint: What drivers need to know
The Brea Police Department has issued a public notice for an upcoming DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location…
Major DUI enforcement operation set in coastal OC ahead of Labor Day weekend
With Labor Day approaching and summer crowds still packing the coast, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is increasing DUI enforcement beginning August 19, 2026, and continuing through September 7,…
Elderly Irvine resident struck and killed in crosswalk; driver under investigation
A devastating vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in Irvine has tragically turned fatal. On August 17, 2026, at approximately 10:00 a.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to a major traffic accident at…
Westminster Police launch late-summer DUI crackdown: Checkpoint and extra patrols announced
Before the summer season winds down, the Westminster Police Department wants everyone to kick off their Labor Day festivities with safety at the forefront. To ensure local roads remain safe…
Costa Mesa Police arrest mother and son in connection with grocery store shooting
Rodney Otis Rich, 37, and his mother, Tammie Walker, 63, both of Costa Mesa, were arrested today, August 18, 2026, following a critical shooting in a local grocery store parking…
The Santa Ana surveillance dragnet: how to maintain your privacy against Flock Cameras
Maintaining your privacy in Orange County requires understanding and actively navigating the rapidly growing network of Flock Safety automated license plate readers (ALPRs), particularly in central hubs like Santa Ana.…