Santa Ana’s $19M deficit is a spending problem, not a revenue problem
Santa Ana is at a crossroads. City officials recently sounded the alarm on a $19 million budget deficit looming for the 2026-27 fiscal year. Their solution? A desperate push to scrap the…
Former O.C. Sheriff’s Deputy charged with child porn possession, misuse of law enforcement database and violating a restraining order
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Orange County Sheriff’s deputy who was assigned to work at John Wayne Airport has been charged with possessing child pornography, illegally accessing a confidential…
Four arrested in north O.C. Fentanyl bust
Over the weekend police officers served an arrest warrant, according to the Placentia Police Department. During the service of thee warrant three other individuals and drugs were located. A search…
Ex-Costa Mesa officer pleads guilty to using police databases to stalk mistress and rivals
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former Costa Mesa police officer pleaded guilty to contacting his mistress thousands of times through text, telephone calls, and social media messages, sometimes more than…
O.C. suspect on roof surrenders after a K9 dog is deployed
Today, around 10:00 a.m., Orange County Sheriff deputies were conducting a proactive patrol in the city of Stanton when they observed a known-wanted subject fleeing from them according to Stanton…
DUI Checkpoint set for Friday night, April 17, in coastal Orange County
Plan your weekend travel accordingly, Laguna Beach! The Laguna Beach Police Department has announced a DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, April 17, 2026. Officers will be out in force from 6 p.m. to 2…
RV owner arrested on drug dealing charges by the Orange Police
Over the past several weeks, a concerned resident noticed a suspicious RV parked near El Camino Park, according to the Orange Police Department. The resident was concerned that the RV…
Mother’s Market workers launch union drive across all 11 of their stores
COSTA MESA, CA - Mother’s Market workers and their supporters gathered in front of the high-end grocery chain’s flagship store on Monday, calling for a union to address low pay,…
Most California workers want to upskill, but half are lost on which credentials matter
Instructure, the leading learning technology ecosystem and maker of Canvas Learning Management System (LMS) and Canvas Career, today released new research examining learning, skills and workforce readiness across California. The…
Armed man arrested on drug and gun charges after a traffic stop in Irvine
Last week, police officers said "hello" to a man near Jamboree and Irvine Blvd. after observing a traffic violation, according to the Irvine Police Department. View this post on Instagram…
Elderly woman with dementia missing in Santa Ana
Update from the SAPD: Thank you to a community member who recognized Enedina from our social media post and contacted police. She was found safe and reunited with her family.…
Magnetic stripe-only EBT cards will be deactivated on April 19
Orange County, Calif. (April 13, 2026) — Magnetic stripe-only Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) cards previously issued to residents will be deactivated on Sunday, April 19, 2026. Residents must use a chip/tap-enabled…
Police are investigating a bomb threat at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in north O.C.
The Fullerton Police Department is currently investigating a bomb threat at Providence St. Jude Medical Center. On April 13, 2026, at approximately 2:05 PM, the Fullerton Police Department received a…
False report of shots fired triggers major SWAT response in coastal Orange County
This morning at about 10 am, patrol officers responded to a residence on Red Jacket Circle following a report of shots fired, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. An…
CA Insurance Commissioner candidate urges reforms to our insurance system
SAN FRANCISCO, CA — California Insurance Commissioner candidate Patrick Wolff is releasing a new statewide digital ad this morning, delivering a sharp and compelling message about the failures of California’s…