O.C. Sheriff criticizes Supervisor Sarmiento over policies on inmate releases
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes blasted Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento for advocating for the release of criminals who then go on to commit more crimes. This is from Barnes'…
O.C. beach shut down when a Great White shark targeted a surfer
On Thursday at 1:15 p.m., Newport Beach Fire Department Lifeguards confirmed the sighting of an approximately 8-foot great white shark circling a surfer off 35th Street in West Newport. The…
Two suspects arrested on drug charges after a traffic stop in north Orange County
A day watch police officer was patrolling the area of S. State College and E. Orangethorpe when she conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle, according to the Fullerton Police…
A man was arrested after attacking an elderly victim with a pool cue, in Costa Mesa
A victim was seated adjacent to a pool table when a 58-year-old suspect swung a pool cue at him, striking him in the face and causing a laceration, according to…
Woman arrested for using credit cards stolen from lockers at a gym in Irvine
A woman was arrested after breaking into several lockers at a 24 Hour Fitness, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit cards were used to make purchases at…
O.C. deputies arrested a man and seized 26 grams of meth in coastal Orange County
On Saturday, March 14, one of our deputies was on patrol near Doheny Park Road and Pacific Coast Highway when they made contact with two individuals in the area, according…
A motorcyclist died after rear-ending a vehicle in north Orange County
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, police officers responded to the area of Imperial Highway and the 57 Freeway regarding a traffic collision involving a motorcycle, according to…
How to help change the name of Santa Ana’s César Chávez High School
Santa Ana Unified School District has covered public facing signage at César Chávez High School as it begins the formal process of considering a new name. This action follows the…
Man arrested for dragging off an 8-year-old and engaging in lewd conduct
Police officers have arrested 19-year-old Anthony Gonzalez of Westminster in connection with an incident involving an 8-year-old child that occurred on March 21, 2026, according to the Westminster Police Department.…
Santa Ana mother missing after visiting family in Tijuana, Mexico
On Sunday, March 15, 2026, Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez (21) left her residence in the 900 block of W. Pine Street and told her roommate she was traveling to Tijuana, MX,…
Two men are wanted for burglarizing an apartment storage room in Irvine
Police officers investigated a burglary from an apartment storage room on Sullivan, according to the Irvine Police Department. Several appliances were stolen, and detectives believe two male suspects are responsible.…
Santa Ana traffic stop leads to the arrest of armed DUI driver
Traffic officers stopped a car for vehicle code violations and observed objective signs of impairment from the driver, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The officers conducted a DUI…
Rep. Lou Correa delivers $13.3M+ in Federal funds to transform Orange County
WASHINGTON — Today, U.S. Representative Lou Correa (CA-46) announced that he secured $13,335,00 million in federal funding for community projects in the Cities of Orange, Anaheim, Santa Ana, Stanton, and Fullerton, which comprise…
L.A. County man gets 36 years in prison for home invasion and human trafficking in north O.C.
A Los Angeles County man was sentenced to a total of 36 years in prison for his involvement in two separate cases related to a home invasion and human trafficking…
Santa Ana smoke shops banned from opening near homes, schools and childcare facilities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved new rules to limit the operation of smoke shops near homes, schools and other non-commercial areas on Tuesday, March 17,…