Statewide CHP Maximum Enforcement Period begins at 6 p.m. tonight and will target drunk drivers
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has officially launched a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) targeting impaired drivers. The emergency surge is in strict effect starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday,…
Irvine Police track down an L.A. identity thief and arrest him in Hollywood
A Los Angeles man is facing felony identity theft charges after Irvine Police Department detectives tracked him down in Hollywood for allegedly stealing a credit card from a hiker's vehicle…
Irvine bicyclist killed in hit and run collision in Santa Ana
A 60-year-old cyclist, Francois Primeau of Irvine, was struck and killed by a motorist who fled the scene in an intersection collision. The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is requesting…
Police seized drugs and weapons from an O.C. probationer after an e-bike chase
The Fountain Valley Police Department recently demonstrated the high value of proactive policing after an alert officer recognized a wanted probationer with outstanding warrants roaming the streets. What began as…
K-9 police dog makes a huge cocaine bust at a north O.C. traffic stop
A standard traffic enforcement stop turned into a major narcotics operation when a sharp-nosed police K-9 uncovered a massive hidden drug supply. The Placentia Police Department reported that Officer Irvine…
Jim’s Original, Chicago hot dog institution, officially expands to Orange
Jim’s Original, the legendary 87-year-old Chicago hot dog and sausage institution, has officially made its highly anticipated West Coast debut in Orange, California. The iconic stand launched with a soft…
Nara Organics Infant Formula pulled nationwide over Botulism outbreak
The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched a multi-state investigation into a…
Booting politics out of healthcare: why stripping OC Supervisors from CalOptima is long overdue
State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia has introduced a crucial amendment to Assembly Bill 2194 to remove Orange County supervisors from the CalOptima Health board. The bold legislative move aims to completely…
Irvine dog trainer found guilty in horrific heat stroke deaths of 11 dogs
An Orange County jury has convicted an Irvine dog trainer and his girlfriend in connection with the tragic deaths of 11 dogs left to die in a hot van. Kwong…
Santa Ana Police seek couple in stolen credit card fraud and retail theft
The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance following a high-value retail theft and confrontation earlier this month. Authorities have released surveillance footage of a male…
L.A. man arrested after burglary at an Irvine home
The Irvine Police Department's swift response to an ongoing break-in led to the immediate arrest of a Los Angeles man on Monday. The Break-In on Martin The incident occurred on…
Santa Ana’s $786M budget: protecting wasteful spending on the taxpayer’s dime
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a balanced $786 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. While city officials are spinning the $435 million…
Homicide investigators seek four suspects in fatal west Orange County shooting
Local authorities are pushing for new leads following a violent confrontation that claimed a young life late last year. The incident occurred on Friday, December 20, 2024, in a residential…
Safety 2026: global leaders gather in Anaheim to shape workplace safety
The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) kicked off its highly anticipated Safety 2026 Conference + Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Monday, June 15, and the massive industry…
Mismatched license plate leads to three arrests in Irvine
A routine patrol by the Irvine Police Department quickly escalated into a sweep of serious criminal allegations after an automated technological alert flagged a suspicious vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic…