Surveillance footage leads to arrest of suspect in Irvine cosmetics theft
The Irvine Police Department arrested Ashley Frost, 35, of Huntington Beach, following an intensive investigation into a high-value theft at the Ulta Beauty store on Jamboree Road. According to the…
Workplace kidnapping attempt in Irvine ends in high-speed police pursuit and arrest
A terrifying workplace confrontation in the east end of Irvine ended in a high-speed police pursuit and the arrest of a Costa Mesa resident, the Irvine Police Department reported. The…
Santa Ana Police arrest 85 transients in massive early-morning quality-of-life sweep
The Santa Ana Police Department conducted a massive early-morning multi-agency enforcement operation on July 14, 2026, resulting in 85 arrests to target local ordinance violations and public nuisance complaints. View…
As Southern California rents naturally soften, Santa Ana doubles down on rent control
The City of Santa Ana has officially announced the maximum allowable rent increase under its Rent Stabilization and Just Cause Eviction Ordinance (Ordinance No. NS-3027). Starting September 1, 2026, through…
Routine O.C. traffic stop leads to major weapons and stolen vehicle arrest
What began as a simple observation of a busted windshield quickly escalated into a high-stakes arrest involving a stolen vehicle, an illegal assault rifle, and a fugitive with multiple outstanding…
Hours-long SWAT standoff ends safely after armed man barricades inside a north O.C. business
A routine Sunday morning turned into a tense, hours-long standoff in Fullerton yesterday after an armed man acting erratically barricaded himself inside a local business, according to the Fullerton Police…
Two L.A. County residents arrested for burglary at Irvine Spectrum Sephora
Two thieves targeting high-end beauty products learned the hard way that Irvine remains one of the toughest places to commit retail crime, according to the Irvine Police Department. Over the…
Irvine dog trainer sentenced to nearly 12 years after 11 dogs died in a hot van
SANTA ANA – An Irvine dog trainer was sentenced today to eleven years and ten months in state prison for killing 11 dogs by keeping the animals left in his…
Santa Ana Café robbery suspects arrested by police after terrifying threat
The Santa Ana Police Department swiftly resolved a terrifying incident after a commercial robbery unfolded at a local café. Early in July 2026, an employee reported that a man and…
Inmate Manuel Moreno dies after medical emergency in Orange County Jail
An investigation is underway after a 61-year-old inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility died at a local hospital. The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced that Manuel Moreno, a resident…
How Orangewood’s new Pathway guides youth from Juvenile Hall to long-term success
Orangewood Foundation has officially announced a first-of-its-kind partnership with CalOptima Health and the Orange County Probation Department to launch the Youth Connected Program (YCP) Justice Involved Pathway. Operating out of…
Nothing Bundt Cakes is opening their new Santa Ana location on August 22
Santa Ana cake lovers have a major reason to celebrate this summer. The nation's favorite gourmet bundt cake bakery, Nothing Bundt Cakes, is officially opening a brand-new location in South…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint this Friday night, July 10
The Santa Ana Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026. Operations are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault
The Santa Ana Police Department is appealing to the public for help after a 24-year-old man was violently blindsided, beaten, and robbed by a group of individuals. According to official…
$10M reward offered for Los Chapitos
The U.S. government has escalated efforts to dismantle the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, focusing on the remaining heads of the "Los Chapitos" faction. With two brothers already in custody,…