Massive Santa Ana warrant sweep puts 35 criminals behind bars amid recidivism surge
A massive citywide sweep by local law enforcement has put dozens of dangerous offenders behind bars, highlighting the ongoing battle between street-level public safety and progressive local politics. The Santa…
Pasadena man arrested after $1,000 Sephora theft in Irvine
An intense multi-agency surveillance operation concluded with the arrest of a Pasadena resident accused of grand theft and burglary at an Irvine Sephora location. Investigators from the Irvine Police Department…
Santa Ana Police CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for this Friday night, August 7
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 7, 2026. According to traffic officials, the enforcement operation will…
What’s happening at the Orange County Fair this week
The 2026 OC Fair is officially entering its action-packed third week! Running Wednesday through Sunday until August 16, 2026, at the OC Fair & Event Center in Costa Mesa, this…
Santa Ana man arrested in Irvine for selling drugs and booze to minors via social media
The Irvine Police Department Special Investigations Unit successfully intercepted an online operation targeting local minors after conducting targeted surveillance on a suspected dealer. Detectives detained and arrested Miguel Angel Chino…
Salmonella outbreak linked to Mexican Jalapeños: what you need to know
A major food safety crisis has emerged as federal health agencies investigate a widespread Salmonella Javiana outbreak linked to imported fresh jalapeño peppers. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention…
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Orange County reports first human West Nile Virus case of 2026: what you need to know
The OC Health Care Agency has confirmed that an Anaheim resident tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first human infection reported in Orange County this year. Local…
Fatal shooting at Hart Park in Orange leaves one dead, suspect arrested
A violent incident shattered the evening peace in Orange, California, leaving one person dead and sparking a swift law enforcement response. At approximately 6:40 PM on Tuesday, August 4, 2026,…
Free fun for the kids at this afternoon’s SAPD National Night Out at Jerome Park
The Santa Ana Police Department is hosting its annual National Night Out (NNO) event on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM at Jerome Park, located at…
Cal/OSHA heat illness crackdown: is your business safe from $162K fines?
As extreme, triple-digit heat continues to sweep across California, the California Department of Industrial Relations (DIR) and Cal/OSHA have issued an urgent advisory to employers. With temperatures forecasted to soar…
Critically endangered Chinese Alligators make official debut at the Santa Ana Zoo
The Santa Ana Zoo is thrilled to introduce its newest residents: a pair of critically endangered Chinese Alligators. Native to the lower Yangtze River in China, these remarkable reptiles face…
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Exploring exhibits and celebrating Chicano heritage this week at the OC Fair
Southern California’s premier summer celebration, the 2026 OC Fair, is officially underway in Costa Mesa and runs through August 16. Themed "Your Adventure Awaits," the annual event at the OC…
Irvine Police deploy drone to stop fleeing grand theft suspect at Walmart
The Irvine Police Department successfully used its cutting-edge Drone as First Responder (DFR) program last weekend to apprehend a retail theft suspect attempting to evade officers in a local shopping…