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.…
DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint set for August 21 in north OC
The Fullerton Police Department will host a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on August 21st, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. In accordance with standard…
Is California’s new $17.40 minimum wage fueling inflation and automating entry-level jobs?
The California Labor Commissioner’s Office recently announced that the state’s minimum wage will climb to $17.40 per hour on January 1, 2027. While Sacramento pitches this annual inflation-adjusted increase as…
Wanted felon caught with stolen e-bike with help from an Irvine police drone
A targeted patrol check Friday night by the Irvine Police Department culminated in the swift recovery of a high school student's stolen electric bicycle and the arrest of a wanted…
No charges for north OC officers in 2023 fatal shooting
The California Department of Justice (DOJ) has officially cleared Fullerton Police Department officers of criminal wrongdoing in the fatal February 10, 2023, shooting of 48-year-old Austin Heiselman. Released by Attorney…
DOJ finds unconstitutional “horrific” culture of staff sexual abuse at California women’s prisons
The U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) has found that California women's prisons are systematically violating the U.S. Constitution by failing to protect incarcerated individuals from rampant sexual abuse and harassment…
Tustin Police will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on August 21
The Tustin Police Department has officially announced a targeted Driving Under the Influence (DUI) Checkpoint scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, running from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an…
67 traffic citations issued in 10-hour operation in south OC
The Dana Point Police Services motor unit recently completed a targeted 10-hour traffic enforcement operation, issuing 67 citations to drivers violating traffic laws. The operation focused specifically on primary collision…
Suspect jailed after Santa Ana landscaping truck hit-and-run investigation
Rigoberto Martinez Villalpando, a 43-year-old resident of Moreno Valley, has been arrested following a weeks-long investigation into a severe hit-and-run collision that left a pedestrian with major injuries in Santa…
Multi-agency crime crackdown: 69 transients arrested on Orange-Santa Ana border
A coordinated law enforcement surge aimed at improving regional quality of life resulted in the arrest of 69 individuals along the municipal borders of Orange and Santa Ana. The strategic…
Sports complex copper theft stopped: Costa Mesa Police arrest Stanton man
A man from Stanton was arrested after Costa Mesa police officers on foot patrol discovered an active copper wire theft in progress at a local sports complex. The incident highlights…