The new leader of Mexico’s most violent cartel was born and raised in Santa Ana
The landscape of Mexico's drug wars has shifted violently this week following the death of Nemesio "El Mencho" Oseguera Cervantes, the long-elusive leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). As the…
Irvine’s Altair community under Federal watch after teen’s “science lab” sparks FBI response
Residents of Irvine’s exclusive Altair community are still reeling after a multi-day federal investigation into a "homemade science lab" brought hazmat suits and FBI agents to their quiet, multimillion-dollar neighborhood. What began…
No charges for officer in fatal shooting of Alejandro Campos Rios in north O.C.
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Orange County District Attorney's Office (OCDA) has determined that Fullerton Police Corporal Nicholas Jarvis bears no criminal culpability in the fatal officer-involved shooting of Alejandro Campos Rios on…
Couple arrested for shoplifting and assaulting a store employee at the MainPlace Mall
A couple who were featured on the Santa Ana Police Department's February 4th Wanted Wednesday for theft at a local department store and assaulting a Loss Prevention Officer have been…
$125M in scholarships available to O.C. students ahead of March 2 deadline
Orange, CA – As the March 2 priority financial aid deadline approaches, Orange County high school seniors completing the FAFSA or California Dream Act Application (CADAA) are encouraged to check…
Special O.C. Passport Day set for March 28 at the Old O.C. Courthouse in Santa Ana
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen invites families and individuals to get a head start on travel plans at the 10th Special Passport Day on Saturday, March 28, 2026, from 9:00…
Alarm leads to arrest of 3 O.C. burglary suspects, 2 on parole
On 2/20/26, at 6:30 a.m., policeofficers were dispatched to a burglary alarm at a business in the area of Newland Street and Westminster Boulevard, according to the Westminster Police Department.…
L.A. woman arrested for using a credit card stolen from an O.C. senior at an Apple store
Last month, an elderly victim reported her wallet was stolen while shopping at Trader Joe’s on Campus Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit card was used…
Sign up now for the 2026 City of Santa Ana 5 and 10K races
Whether you’re racing, cheering, or enjoying the festivities, the Santa Ana Fun Run is returning with an exciting Superheroes theme! Each participant will have the chance to feel like a…
Unlicensed O.C. teen driver arrested after police found a ghost gun in his car
Recently, graveyard patrol officers conducted a proactive traffic stop and learned the 18-year-old driver was unlicensed, according to the Orange Police Department. During a search, the police officers located an…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for Feb. 26 in coastal Orange County
Huntington Beach, CA - The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within…
An unruly auto theft suspect from Santa Ana died at the Theo Lacy Facility
ORANGE, Calif. (Feb. 23, 2026) – On Sunday, Feb. 22, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. The 24-year-old inmate, Edson Israel Rosasmedrano, was booked by…
The City of Santa Ana will likely be sued for banning rent-setting computer software
The Santa Ana City Council voted to take a possibly unconstituional step to protect renters with a new ordinance banning rent-setting computer software that can artificially inflate rents. The ordinance,…