Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias 2026: full schedule, parade details, street closures and safety info
Santa Ana’s annual Fiestas Patrias celebration returns Sept. 12–13 with a full weekend of music, food, culture, and the beloved Main Street parade. This comprehensive guide brings together all official…
OC Booster Club Treasurer arrested for allegedly siphoning funds to cover delinquent mortgage
Federal prosecutors say Julie Hanway Molina, 56, of Aliso Viejo, siphoned more than $400,000 from a high school football booster club she was entrusted to manage—money she allegedly used to…
Costa Mesa Police arrest suspect driving stolen vehicle in retail parking lot
Costa Mesa police released new details yesterday about an arrest involving a stolen vehicle, adding another case to Orange County’s growing auto‑theft problem. The incident, captured on police video, shows…
Santa Ana Police search for suspect who stole $13,000 A/C unit during heat wave
Santa Ana police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man captured on surveillance video shortly before a $13,000 air‑conditioning unit was stolen from a secured property in the…
OCTA urges families to activate youth ride free Wave cards by Sept. 30; Community Open House set for Sept. 10
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is reminding families that youth ages 6 to 18 who ride OC Bus at no cost through the Youth Ride Free program must…
CalKIDS Scholarship Month brings new college funding opportunities for Orange County students
CalKIDS Scholarship Month is underway statewide this September, offering a major opportunity for families across Orange County who are preparing for college or career training. With education costs rising faster…
CA gubernatorial candidate Hilton unveils plan to abolish the DMV and cap registration at $73
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles — long criticized for slow service, high fees, and bureaucratic sprawl — is back in the spotlight after gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposal…
Two Hemet parolees arrested after back‑to‑back crimes in south OC
Two Inland Empire parolees made a series of reckless mistakes that led to their arrest in the same shopping center — highlighting ongoing recidivism problems and the persistent trend of…
Old Towne Burger Fest returns to Orange with OC’s top burger pop‑ups and people’s choice voting on 9/13
The Inaugural Old Towne Burger Fest is officially rolling into Orange on September 13, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive—and community‑driven—food events of the…
Irvine Police use high tech to track down and arrest Cypress Village package‑theft suspect
Over the past several months, residents in Irvine’s Cypress Village neighborhood have reported a steady rise in package thefts. This weekend, Irvine Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and…
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Orange County marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorials, walks, and community tributes
Orange County is preparing a series of solemn and meaningful events to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. These gatherings honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, recognize…
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30th Original Lobster Festival hits Orange County this weekend with fresh Maine lobster & live entertainment
The 30th Original Lobster Festival is back September 11–13, 2026 at Fountain Valley Sports Park, bringing fresh live Maine lobsters, live entertainment, family fun, and unbeatable ticket deals. This event…
Driver found guilty of murder after high‑speed pursuit crash in Orange following a street takeover
A 23-year-old man, Azarie Dupree Fuller, has now been convicted of three counts of second-degree murder for a July 9, 2022 crash in Orange that prosecutors say stemmed directly from…
Man walks out of prison after a DUI murder case unraveled in an OC court
A 38‑year‑old Los Angeles man, Jim Christopher Rosado, walked out of custody this week after an Orange County jury acquitted him of second‑degree murder for the 2021 DUI crash in…
Uber driver gets 8‑year sentence for assaulting a drunk woman after the Tustin Police released her
An Orange County case involving an Uber driver who assaulted an intoxicated passenger has renewed focus on rideshare safety, with newly unsealed national data showing Uber received 400,181 reports of…