Irvine Police arrest Anaheim woman after Lululemon and Sephora theft spree at Spectrum
Irvine police say a shoplifting suspect’s Tuesday night crime spree at the Irvine Spectrum ended with a swift arrest — and now she faces a stack of criminal charges, steep…
Santa Ana Police urge safe driving as end‑of‑summer DUI enforcement ramps up
The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a seasonal safety message reminding drivers that “Safe Drives Save Lives” as the city enters its late‑summer and Labor Day enforcement period. The…
Orange County DA launches first‑ever e‑bike and e‑moto buy back event amid surge in youth injuries
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office is taking an unprecedented step to curb the fast‑rising number of e‑bike and e‑moto injuries among children and teens, announcing its first E‑Bike and…
Irvine Police launch #WantedWednesday hunt for luxury Ferrari thief
The Irvine Police Department has issued a public appeal for information to identify a suspect linked to the high-profile theft of a 2020 Ferrari Portofino. As part of their weekly…
Police detain juvenile after pursuing an evading illegal pocket bike in Costa Mesa
A juvenile rider tearing down Red Hill Avenue and Bristol Street at speeds pushing 40 mph recently learned a hard lesson about Southern California traffic safety. After attempting to evade…
Adult infected with measles visited at least five locations in central OC
(Santa Ana, CA) – The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) received confirmation of a measles case in an adult which was locally acquired from a known exposure. The individual visited several…
North OC DUI Checkpoint targets high‑risk corridors after series of deadly crashes
The Buena Park Police Department will conduct a DUI checkpoint on Friday, August 21 from 7 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location within city limits. These operations are…
Santa Ana Police seek couple accused of stealing $10,000 in designer glasses
Santa Ana Police are asking for the public’s help identifying two suspects who allegedly stole more than 25 pairs of designer glasses valued at over $10,000 from the LensCrafters at…
New California report reveals sharp decline in gang enhancements
A new policy brief from the California Policy Lab (CPL) and the Committee on Revision of the Penal Code reveals dramatic shifts in how gang enhancements are applied in California…
Santa Ana’s OCSA ranked among nation’s top 1% as they celebrate 40 years of excellence
Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) has once again secured its place among the nation’s elite public schools, earning a top‑1% ranking in U.S. News & World Report’s 2026‑27…
Santa Ana’s latest cultural mural blends tradition, technology and youth artists
A major new public mural is nearing completion in downtown Santa Ana, where students and alumni from the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA) are painting a large‑scale tribute…
CalOptima Health expands Street Medicine Program across coastal Orange County
ORANGE, Calif. — CalOptima Health is preparing for its largest Street Medicine Program expansion to date, announcing a new regional partnership that unites Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Seal Beach and…
Brea Police announce Aug. 21 DUI Checkpoint: What drivers need to know
The Brea Police Department has issued a public notice for an upcoming DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, August 21, 2026, from 8 PM to 2 AM at an undisclosed location…
Major DUI enforcement operation set in coastal OC ahead of Labor Day weekend
With Labor Day approaching and summer crowds still packing the coast, the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) is increasing DUI enforcement beginning August 19, 2026, and continuing through September 7,…