Man wanted by police after violent golf course assault in Irvine
Irvine Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man who allegedly assaulted a golfer on the evening of August 29, 2026, at the Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course.…
Santa Ana, Costa Mesa Orange and San Clemente move to raise taxes and fees: What voters need to know
Orange County voters will see an unusual pattern on the November ballot: multiple cities asking residents to raise or extend local sales taxes to stabilize budgets strained by structural deficits,…
CalOptima Health launches $5.2M city health improvement grants for all 34 OC cities
CalOptima Health has launched a first‑of‑its‑kind City Health Improvement Grant Program, opening $5.2 million in funding for projects that expand wellness infrastructure, improve preventive health access and strengthen community environments…
Labor Rights Week: California’s $35M worker‑protection expansion raises compliance stakes for employers
California kicked off Labor Rights Week with a $34.9 million expansion of the California Workplace Outreach Project (CWOP), a statewide effort that partners with community‑based organizations to educate workers—especially those…
Santa Ana Police seek skateboard assault suspect who knocked out a 71‑year‑old man
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect involved in a violent assault on a 71‑year‑old man at a bus stop near 17th Street and Bristol…
How Orange County residents should prepare for a powerful El Niño season
A very strong El Niño is forecast to hit California this year, and Orange County — including Santa Ana — is expected to face heavy rain, strong winds, coastal flooding,…
Buena Park Police drone tracks e‑bike suspect
The Buena Park Police Department’s latest incident highlights two fast‑rising trends in Orange County public safety: dangerous e‑bike offenses and the rapid expansion of police drone programs. According to the…
Convicted OC molester faces sentencing after years of abuse against a young relative
A 41‑year‑old Santa Ana man, Margarito Gomezdelacruz, was convicted Tuesday of repeatedly sexually assaulting a young girl he is related to—abuse that began when she was just 4 years old…
Costa Mesa Police arrest prowler after backyard jump‑ins and helicopter search
Costa Mesa Police say a man was arrested after a series of prowling reports in a residential neighborhood, where callers reported someone jumping into backyards and attempting to move undetected…
Santa Ana Police arrest 97 in major sweep as transient crime surges across Orange County
Santa Ana Police announced a sweeping Quality of Life Team (QOLT) and Directed Enforcement operation that resulted in 97 arrests for drug offenses, outstanding warrants, probation violations, and other crimes.…
OC Probation targets high‑risk offenders in latest AB 109 sweep
Orange County Probation released a video highlighting recent AB 109 compliance checks, part of California’s Public Safety Realignment Act designed to supervise non‑violent offenders locally rather than sending them to…
Rams owner Stan Kroenke rescues the Angels after years of Arte Moreno mistakes
Stan Kroenke’s stunning acquisition of the Los Angeles Angels marks one of the most consequential ownership shakeups in modern MLB — and for Orange County, it signals the end of…
Irvine Police drone helps to arrest two women after $917 Brandy Melville theft at Spectrum
On Wednesday of last week, Remy Issabella Higgins, 20, and Kameryn Alexis Wilkins, 24, allegedly stole over $917 in merchandise from Brandy Melville inside the Irvine Spectrum Center. After store…
2026 Elections
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California
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Michael Gates
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California State Sheriffs’ Association endorses Michael Gates for Attorney General, rejecting Rob Bonta
The California State Sheriffs’ Association (CSSA), representing all 58 elected sheriffs across the state, has formally endorsed constitutional lawyer Michael Gates for California Attorney General. The endorsement signals a major…