A K9 police dog helped take 38 pounds of meth off the street in north Orange County
K-9 Officer Perez and her partner K-9 Zero assisted an outside agency during a vehicle stop. K-9 Zero then alerted to the vehicle, according to the Placentia Police Department. In…
O.C. burglary pair arrested on theft and drug charges by the Irvine Police
Last Thursday, police officers investigated a vehicle burglary at an apartment garage on Martin, according to the Irvine Police Department. Over $3,000 worth of personal property was stolen from a…
Transient living in a coastal O.C. flood control channel arrested on narcotics and theft charges
On Friday, the Huntington Beach Police Department's dedicated Homeless Task Force (HTF) responded to reports of an illegal encampment located inside a flood control channel. Due to the difficult terrain,…
Santa Ana man arrested after allegedly setting eleven fires along an Orange County trail
On Saturday, an arson suspect was arrested after numerous brush fires were reported, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. CMPD police officers, along with a Costa Mesa Fire and…
Santa Ana man dies after a drive-by shooting in a neighborhood
Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 58-year-old man who was shot and killed. On Monday, April 27, 2026, at approximately 12:30 p.m., Santa Ana Police…
O.C. Sheriff Barnes endorses Hugh Nguyen for O.C. Clerk-Recorder
Santa Ana (CA)--- Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen announced today that he has been endorsed by Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes for re-election in the June 2nd California Primary. “I am…
Newport Beach man sentenced to 70 months in prison for high-stakes crypto laundering
NEWPORT BEACH, CA — The fast-paced, luxury-fueled lifestyle of a 22-year-old Orange County resident has come to a screeching halt. On Friday, April 24, 2026, Evan Tangeman was sentenced in Washington, D.C., to 70 months…
Unhinged roommate arrested after a wild police pursuit in coastal Orange County
What started as a roommate dispute turned into quite the adventure for the responding police officers, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. After receiving a disturbance call, the HBPD's…
How did an L.A. County educator end up trying to assassinate President Trump?
Just a few days ago, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was a respected educator in Southern California. Today, he is in federal custody, and the nation is grappling with how a…
O.C. deputies shot an armed ex-boyfriend after a domestic disturbance
On Friday, April 24, 2026, a deputy-involved shooting occurred on a residential street in Lake Forest. On Friday, April 24, 2026, around 2:30 a.m., Orange County Sheriff deputies responded to…
New York Ska Punk band Leftöver Crack is coming to Santa Ana on May 19
Leftöver Crack will hit the road this spring on a West Coast tour run, bringing their genre-defying chaos to stages across the U.S. Joined by Spaceman Bob and Human Issue,…
Santa Ana celebrates 27 years of recognition as a “Tree City USA”
The Arbor Day Foundation has officially named Santa Ana a 2025 Tree City USA, marking the city's 27th consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This recognition highlights the city's long-term commitment to urban forestry, managed…
Santa Ana starts a new street medicine program to help the unhoused
The City of Santa Ana officially marked a major milestone in public health this week. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and city officials celebrated the launch of…
Predatory Orange County Cheer Coach sentenced for abusing ten girls
Erick Joseph Kristianson, a 46-year-old former competitive cheerleading coach, was sentenced on April 23, 2026, to 174 years and four months to life in state prison for the sexual abuse of 10…
Santa Ana family escapes early morning residential fire
Just after 4:30 this morning, a family in Santa Ana was awakened by a fire in their home. Fortunately, everyone was able to safely exit the residence, according to the…