OC attorney launches July 4th rideshare safety campaign
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - In a direct effort to curb a historically dangerous weekend on Southern California roadways, The Accident Network Law Group has announced its inaugural July 4th Safe Ride Home…
California’s new laws: What Orange County residents need to know this week
A sweeping wave of new state legislation has taken effect across California this week, fundamentally changing regulations for local schools, healthcare workers, restaurant dining, gas stations, and consumer services. As…
Probationer arrested after a traffic bust in Irvine turns up drugs and a gun
A simple vehicle code violation on the streets of Irvine turned into a major criminal bust last week after police discovered a cache of illegal items inside a suspect's car,…
Newsom signs AB 46, restoring judicial discretion in mental health diversion cases
Governor Gavin Newsom signed Assembly Bill 46 into law on Monday, June 29, 2026, granting California judges significantly broader authority to deny mental health diversion to defendants deemed a public…
Mariachi Bakery expands to Orange County with new location in Santa Ana
Mariachi Bakery is officially expanding beyond Los Angeles County to open its very first Orange County location in Santa Ana. The rapidly growing Southern California favorite will host a Grand…
Cleanup begins at Garden Grove’s GKN aerospace facility following toxic hazmat crisis
The Orange County Health Care Agency announced that the planned removal of neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two storage tanks at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove is scheduled…
Santa Ana Police use license plate reader to track down and impound a street takeover vehicle
The Santa Ana Police Department has successfully tracked down and impounded a silver Infiniti G35 after viral social media videos captured the vehicle performing reckless stunts and vandalizing public property.…
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen Wins National 2026 Achievement Award
The Office of Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen has officially secured a prestigious 2026 Achievement Award. The honor comes directly from the National Association of Counties (NACo). It recognizes the…
Long Beach man arrested in Irvine after stealing a car in Santa Ana
Martin Salvador Calderon, 38, of Long Beach, was arrested last week by the Irvine Police Department after he was caught driving a stolen vehicle in the parking lot of the…
O.C. Deputies seize Fentanyl and paraphernalia in unincorporated Anaheim arrest
ANAHEIM, CA — A proactive patrol check by the Orange County Sheriff's Department North Patrol division has successfully removed suspected fentanyl and dangerous illicit drug equipment from the community. While…
Police seize illegal narcotics, fireworks and cash in Santa Ana home raid
A routine proactive enforcement operation by the Santa Ana Police Department Directed Patrol escalated into a major narcotics bust, removing hundreds of grams of illicit substances and illegal fireworks from…
Santa Ana Police arrest suspect for felony vandalism and reckless driving after viral stunts
A viral social media video has landed a local man behind bars after illegal World Cup celebrations devolved into costly criminal behavior. On June 25, 2026, the Santa Ana Police…
Vehicle drinking party results in DUI arrest in Irvine
A recent traffic enforcement stop by local police highlighted just how extreme impaired driving can get, serving as a stark warning as summer festivities and major sporting events ramp up…
Two arrested, one wanted as detectives disrupted organized O.C. retail crime group
The Fullerton Police Department's Property Crimes Unit recently broken up a major coordinated retail theft ring targeting local businesses. Detectives were assigned to a retail theft investigation involving multiple suspects…