10 arrested in human‑trafficking crackdown in Anaheim
Anaheim Police announced a major human‑trafficking enforcement operation Wednesday night that resulted in 10 arrests and the identification of one suspected pimp, underscoring the department’s year‑round commitment to combating exploitation…
Ex football player cop chases down a probationer in west OC
A probationer in Westminster was arrested early August 20 after attempting to flee from officers during a bicycle stop near Beach Boulevard and Bolsa Avenue. According to the Westminster Police,…
Teen critically injured in e‑moto crash in west OC
A 14‑year‑old Fountain Valley boy was critically injured on August 27, 2026, after a collision involving an electric motorcycle and a turning vehicle, according to the Fountain Valley Police. The…
Irvine Police recover stolen contractor tools using a GPS tracker
Irvine Police announced a significant tool‑theft arrest after a contractor used a hidden GPS tracker to locate his stolen equipment. On Monday, a contractor working at the new Meridian Apartment…
Police search for bald male suspect in Santa Ana rear‑end hit‑and‑run
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help after a driver allegedly rear‑ended another vehicle, reversed, changed lanes, and fled the scene near Bristol St. and McFadden Ave. The…
South Coast Metro YMCA opens Sept. 1 with jobs and new wellness hub in Santa Ana
Residents in Santa Ana’s South Coast Metro neighborhood are about to gain a major new community asset. The YMCA of Orange County will officially open the South Coast Metro YMCA…
Santa Ana Police launch Aug. 28 CDL & DUI Checkpoint amid rising OC DUI crashes
August 27, 2026 — The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a DUI/driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location…
Raising Cane’s celebrates 30 years with plush puppy fundraiser for local pets
Raising Cane’s is celebrating its 30th birthday with a community‑focused fundraiser that hits close to home for Orange County readers: a limited‑edition Plush Puppy that directly supports local pet welfare…
Irvine Police seek ID of suspects in $38K credit‑card fraud spree
Irvine Police are asking for the community’s assistance after three suspects — shown in the attached #WANTEDWEDNESDAY images — allegedly used stolen credit‑card information belonging to an Irvine resident to…
Santa Ana Police seek suspect who groped woman at Target
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man accused of sexually touching a woman inside the Target at 1330 E. 17th Street. Update - Au August…
Police arrest 34‑year‑old suspect after surveillance video of market burglary goes viral
The Anaheim Police announced the arrest of 34‑year‑old Makatapu Paea, identified as one of the suspects involved in the August 11 commercial burglary at La Reina Market on N. East…
OCDA secures up to $100M for residents after GKN Aerospace hazmat disaster in Garden Grove
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has unveiled a massive claims program—worth up to $100 million—to compensate more than 50,000 residents evacuated during the GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems chemical emergency…
Man arrested for attempted murder after parking‑lot stabbing in north OC
A Fullerton man is facing attempted murder charges after police say he stabbed another man during a violent confrontation in a commercial parking lot on W. Orangethorpe Ave., according to…
Union drive at Mother’s Market sparks mass firings, legal action, and community outrage
Mother’s Market has escalated its months‑long labor dispute by firing all 15 Costa Mesa workers who were suspended on August 3—an unprecedented move that labor experts say could trigger significant…