Man accused of striking Irvine golfer waith club arrested with help from community tips
The Irvine Police announced that Dean Melmoth, 58, of Irvine, has been identified and arrested in connection with the violent August 29 assault at the Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course…
Costa Mesa Police arrest driver for early‑morning DUI after report of drinking in vehicle
A Costa Mesa Police motor officer responding to a report of a man drinking in his vehicle ended up stopping a silver sedan and arresting the driver after he blew…
Three arrested after pocket‑bike melee on city streets in coastal OC
Huntington Beach Police say yesterday’s incident wasn’t “kids having fun”—it was a dangerous, fast‑moving pocket‑bike swarm that triggered multiple reckless‑riding calls across the city. According to HBPD, a large group…
72‑year‑old bicyclist killed in rear‑end collision on McFadden and Fairview in Santa Ana
A 72‑year‑old bicyclist was struck and killed on September 4, 2026, at McFadden Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana, marking yet another deadly bicycle‑versus‑vehicle crash in a city experiencing…
Unseatbelted teens killed in early‑morning 5 Freeway rollover in Anaheim; CHP releases names
Three Orange County teenagers were killed and a fourth person was seriously injured when a Ford Edge SUV flew off the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway near the Lincoln Avenue…
Irvine Police seek serial shoplifting suspect after Harbor Freight theft
Irvine Police released new details today after a woman was caught on security video stealing two lithium jump‑starter packs from the Harbor Freight store at Armstrong and Barranca on August…
Fountain Valley Police recover $2,100 in stolen goods, arrest repeat offenders
The Fountain Valley Police announced the arrest of multiple suspects this Labor Day weekend after officers recovered roughly $2,100 in stolen merchandise from a local business. Photos released by the…
Garden Grove teen arrested for Santa Ana gang‑related murder, faces 25‑to‑life sentence
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced the arrest of 18‑year‑old Anthony Arias of Garden Grove in connection with the February 20, 2026 homicide of David Nicholas Bravo Martinez, as…
Five arrested in massive catalytic‑converter theft operation spanning L.A. and Orange County
A three‑month investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has uncovered one of the largest catalytic‑converter theft operations ever reported in Southern California, linking dozens of thefts across multiple north‑county…
CHP Labor Day DUI crackdown will target drunk drivers in Orange County
The California Highway Patrol is activating its Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) from 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, with a statewide focus on…
Female suspects who stole $3,500 in Alo Gear at the Brea Mall arrested
The takeaway: Stealing $3,500 in Alo Yoga merchandise and fleeing across county lines doesn’t shield anyone from accountability in Orange County. The Brea Police Department made that clear in a…
The Orange International Street Fair returns to Old Towne Orange this weekend
The Orange International Street Fair is back in Old Towne Orange, bringing three full days of food, music, culture, and community fundraising to the historic Plaza. Each Labor Day weekend,…
Concha Fest 2026: Santa Ana’s biggest pan dulce celebration returns on Oct. 10
Concha Fest is officially coming back to Orange County, and if you love pan dulce, this one’s for you. This year’s celebration is on Oct. 10, 2026 at the Heritage…
Alleged child predator “Ernie the Uber” arrested after a mother called the Santa Ana Police
Santa Ana Police arrested 45‑year‑old Ernesto Orozco Villa of Westminster—known online as “Ernie the Uber”—after officers uncovered messages requesting explicit images from a 16‑year‑old boy and attempting to arrange a…
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…