OC Jail inmate dies after medical emergency while awaiting trial on assault charge
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced today that inmate Quintara Cierra Harrington, 36, died Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2026, at a local hospital after suffering a medical emergency while in custody.…
Newsom commutes all California death sentences, prompting furious response from OCDA’s Todd Spitzer
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer on Thursday blasted Governor Gavin Newsom's decision to commute the death sentences of all 548 inmates on California's death row,…
South OC homicide suspect arrested in San Francisco after detectives track victim’s car hundreds of miles away
Orange County Sheriff's Department homicide investigators have arrested a 32-year-old suspect in connection with the killing of a Dana Point resident after a cross-county investigation that relied in part on…
Santa Ana Police arrest three after seizing nearly two pounds of Meth, Fentanyl and Cocaine
A proactive narcotics enforcement operation by the Santa Ana Police Department led to the arrest of three suspects after officers allegedly uncovered a substantial stash of methamphetamine, fentanyl and cocaine…
2026 Elections
68th Assembly District
David Penaloza
Democratic Party
Elections
Giovanni Chavez
Isuri Ramos
Jessie Lopez
Liberals
Orange County
Phil Bacerra
Politics
Sandra De Anda
Santa Ana
Santa Ana’s political split: progressive allies win locally but Jessie Lopez loses Assembly race
Democrat David Penaloza appears headed to Sacramento after defeating fellow Democrat Jessie Lopez in the race for California's 68th Assembly District, according to the unofficial final results. Penaloza received 37,120…
Santa Ana Police hunt suspects accused of using lost wallet’s debit card 62 times
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a male suspect and a female juvenile accused of stealing a wallet and then using the victim's debit…
Two killed in early-morning Fountain Valley intersection crash as police search for answers
Two people were killed and a third person was injured following a violent early-morning collision at the intersection of Bushard Street and Slater Avenue in Fountain Valley, according to the…
Surveillance cameras help Irvine Police crack apartment burglary case
A series of residential garage burglaries at an Irvine apartment complex has led to the arrest of an Irvine resident after investigators reportedly used surveillance footage, police work, and recognizable…
Irvine Police looking for suspect accused of $90,000 identity theft and credit card fraud
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of carrying out a sophisticated identity theft and financial fraud scheme that allegedly resulted in losses…
Burning electric vehicle crashes into OC nail salon, off-duty OCFA Captain helps save strip mall
An off-duty Orange County Fire Authority captain is being credited with helping prevent what could have been a much larger commercial fire after an electric vehicle crashed into a nail…
Unsecured load nearly turns deadly on 405 Freeway in Westminster as CHP issues safety warning
A crash on the I-405 Freeway in Westminster on Wednesday morning is serving as a dramatic reminder of how quickly improperly secured cargo can turn into a serious public safety…
Orange County voters approve most tax hikes and bond measures as ballots are counted
Orange County voters sent a clear message on Election Night: while there remains resistance to some tax increases, most local revenue measures on the ballot are headed toward approval. From…
2026 Elections
Benjamin Vazquez
Civic Affairs
Democratic Party
Elections
Giovanni Chavez
Isuri Ramos
Phil Bacerra
Politics
Sandra De Anda
Santa Ana
Selica Diaz
Valerie Amezcua
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua leads reelection bid as two Council races remain tight
The latest unofficial returns from the Orange County Registrar of Voters show a mixed picture in Santa Ana, with Mayor Valerie Amezcua holding a sizable lead, Measure N cruising toward…
Alleged DUI driver crashes during police pursuit, killing Cypress woman in Santa Ana
A 46-year-old Cypress woman died following a violent collision in Santa Ana involving a vehicle that was being pursued by the Tustin Police Department, according to the Santa Ana Police…
Santa Ana residents spot ICE agents near local jails as battle over Sanctuary Policies intensifies
The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking to calm concerns after reports that federal immigration agents have been seen near the Santa Ana Jail and Orange County Jail facilities. In…