Free pumpkins, hayrides and face painting coming to Fairhaven Memorial on Oct. 16
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Families looking for a free fall celebration in Orange County can mark their calendars for the annual pumpkin patch event at Fairhaven Memorial Park Mortuary in…
Suspect identified after reported sexual assault inside a CSUF student housing residence
FULLERTON, Calif. – California State University, Fullerton police have identified and contacted a suspect in connection with a reported sexual assault that allegedly occurred inside a campus housing residence on…
Probationer gave the Irvine police a fake name at a traffic stop and got arrested on five no-bail warrants
A routine traffic stop in Irvine resulted in the arrest of two Lake Forest men after an officer observed a driver cut off another vehicle, according to the Irvine Police…
Elderly woman arrested after allegedly luring and running over her own puppy in Santa Ana
A 75-year-old Anheim woman named Hahn Nguyen has been arrested in one of the most disturbing animal cruelty cases to emerge in Orange County in recent years after Santa Ana…
Santa Ana Councilmember Ben Vazquez plans to honor Roman Reyna despite election‑fraud conviction
The Santa Ana City Council’s upcoming agenda includes an item in which Councilmember Ben Vazquez will formally recognize former Councilmember Roman Reyna for “outstanding leadership in the community,” specifically tied…
Three arrested after Fountain Valley catalytic converter theft; felony charges filed
Fountain Valley Police say officers responded to a catalytic converter theft in progress overnight and quickly stopped the suspect vehicle nearby. All three occupants were arrested and booked on grand…
63‑year‑old man dies after being struck by SUV in Garden Grove
A 63‑year‑old male pedestrian died after being struck by a tan 2012 Chevrolet Suburban on September 29, 2026, at approximately 3:48 p.m. in the 10900 block of Chapman Avenue in…
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New study finds that rents rose faster in Santa Ana’s rent‑controlled units
A new Beacon Economics study released September 24, 2026 concludes that Santa Ana’s Rent Stabilization Ordinance (RSO) has not improved affordability and is associated with faster rent growth in regulated…
Highly venomous Gaboon Viper reported in Santa Ana neighborhood; police issue public advisory
Santa Ana Police have issued a public safety alert after receiving reports of a snake believed to be a Gaboon Viper, spotted in a tree within a residential neighborhood near…
OC senior scammed out of $8,600; suspect arrested
The Fountain Valley Police recovered more than $54,000 in suspected fraud proceeds last week after an elderly Connecticut man was tricked into mailing $8,600 to an address in the city.…
Santa Ana Police arrest suspect after foot pursuit; gun found along escape path
Anthony Zavala, 36, of San Juan Capistrano, was arrested after Santa Ana Police say he fled from officers during a proactive enforcement stop near 2800 W. 5th Street. According to…
Hurricane Polo to send dangerous surf toward Orange County beaches
A major hurricane spinning off Mexico’s Pacific coast is sending powerful swells toward Southern California, and Orange County is expected to feel the impact through mid‑week. While Hurricane Polo will…
California leads the Nation in OnlyFans spending as residents drop $617M in 2026
California residents have spent $617.2 million on OnlyFans so far this year, making the state the highest‑spending market in the United States, according to a new study. Los Angeles County…
Three 18‑year‑olds detained at Irvine Spectrum after replica firearm scare
The Irvine Police detained three 18‑year‑olds at the Spectrum after an alert citizen reported seeing firearms inside their vehicle. Officers located the car within minutes, safely detained the occupants, and…