Santa Ana’s registered sex offenders are not allowed to hand out Halloween candy
As thousands of Orange County children head out to trick-or-treat tonight, the Orange County District Attorney's Office is reminding residents that certain registered sex offenders on parole are subject to…
Five arrested in alleged South Coast Plaza shoplifting operation
A coordinated retail theft operation at South Coast Plaza came to an abrupt end when Costa Mesa Police officers, working alongside mall security and store loss prevention personnel, arrested five…
Irvine Police seek trio accused of stealing debit card and withdrawing nearly $4,000 from victim’s accounts
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help in identifying three suspects allegedly involved in a distraction fraud scheme that began outside an Irvine Walmart and ended with…
Irvine Police arrest two L.A. men accused of stealing motorcycles from OC parking garages
Two Los Angeles men are behind bars after an Irvine Police Department investigation into a series of alleged motorcycle thefts from parking garages led detectives across Southern California and culminated…
Seven OC employers honored for creating opportunities for workers with developmental disabilities
A diverse group of Orange County employers is being recognized for helping make the workplace more inclusive for individuals with developmental disabilities. The Regional Center of Orange County (RCOC), which…
Driver with multiple felony warrants arrested again in Westminster stolen vehicle case
A proactive enforcement operation by the led to the recovery of a stolen vehicle and the arrest of a driver with multiple felony warrants Saturday evening, according to the Westminster…
157 years ago, a $594 land deal changed Orange County forever
On Oct. 27, 1869, a former gold miner, merchant and civic leader named William H. Spurgeon made a decision that would change the history of Orange County forever. The purchase…
Costa Mesa Police seize $13K and huge stash of illegal nitrous oxide tanks in raid at local smoke shops
The Costa Mesa Police Department's Special Investigations Unit (SIU) successfully shutdown illicit operations at two local smoke shops last week, seizing thousands of dollars in cash, counterfeit nicotine and cannabis…
Repeat shoplifting suspect arrested after returning to the Irvine Spectrum Target
The Irvine Police Department is sending a clear message to repeat offenders: if you keep coming back to commit crimes in Irvine, investigators are likely to be waiting for you.…
Anaheim woman charged after nanny cam allegedly captures repeated abuse of infant
A 29-year-old Anaheim woman accused of repeatedly abusing a two-month-old Irvine baby over a period of nearly three weeks has been charged with 10 felony counts of child abuse after…
Labor leader Dolores Huerta dies months after revealing shocking allegations against Cesar Chavez
Civil rights icon, labor leader, feminist activist, and United Farm Workers co-founder Dolores Huerta has died at the age of 96, according to statements released by her family Wednesday morning.…
California among America’s highest-taxed states as new tax measures hit the November ballot
When California voters head to the polls this November, many of the most consequential decisions will not involve candidates. Instead, voters will be asked whether to approve a series of…
Anaheim husband accused of fatally stabbing man found in marital bed as the children looked on
The case stems from a disturbing incident on Oct. 24 at a residence in the 700 block of North Pine Street in Anaheim. Prosecutors allege Anaheim police officers responding to…
Santa Ana welcomes new Sprouts Farmers Market at former 99 Cents Only site
Santa Ana shoppers have a new place to buy fresh produce, organic foods and health-focused groceries. Sprouts Farmers Market recently opened its newest Santa Ana location at 2311 S. Bristol…