Man beaten, gold chain ripped off neck in daylight Santa Ana mob assault
The Santa Ana Police Department is appealing to the public for help after a 24-year-old man was violently blindsided, beaten, and robbed by a group of individuals. According to official…
$10M reward offered for Los Chapitos
The U.S. government has escalated efforts to dismantle the leadership of the Sinaloa Cartel, focusing on the remaining heads of the "Los Chapitos" faction. With two brothers already in custody,…
Cal/OSHA advises employers to prevent heat illness as temps rise in Southern California
The National Weather Service has issued a major heat advisory for Southern California, prompting Cal/OSHA to remind all business owners of their legal obligation to prevent workplace heat illness. The…
Kids’ fun guide to the 2026 Orange County Fair
COSTA MESA — Summer excitement is just weeks away when the 2026 OC Fair returns and families are getting ready to experience this year’s theme, “Your Adventure Awaits.” With new attractions, great family…
How license plate readers helped the Orange Police to crack a stolen van case in hours
An automated license plate reader (ALPR) network and swift regional coordination enabled the Orange Police Department to intercept a stolen work vehicle and arrest a fleeing suspect. The dramatic encounter,…
Santa Ana police use drones to help seize over a ton of illegal fireworks and issue 183 citations
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
Huntington Beach Police backed Newport Beach officers in the arrest of over 400 4th of July rioters
A chaotic Fourth of July holiday quickly transformed into a public safety emergency on the Balboa Peninsula, prompting the Newport Beach Police Department to declare a police emergency. Late in…
Man jailed for attempted kidnapping and sexual battery on OC trail
Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff's Department Special Victims Detail apprehended Kevin David Donis-Arevalo, 30, of Laguna Hills, after a female victim reported being grabbed from behind, pulled, and inappropriately…
Over 170 police citations issued in coordinated Orange County traffic crackdown
Motorists in Orange County are facing a wave of strict traffic enforcement following a major multi-agency operation. The Orange Police Department, working in tandem with the Garden Grove Police Department,…
O.C. comprehensive pop-up resource fair to support vulnerable residents on July 8
The County of Orange Office of Care Coordination is bringing its critical pop-up event back to the community with the upcoming Same-Day Solutions Fair: Path to Progress. This comprehensive resource…
Santa Ana woman arrested after Irvine Police find hidden meth cache in a storage unit
Many people use local storage facilities to keep holiday decorations safe, preserve family heirlooms, or hide away old furniture. However, the Irvine Police Department discovered that one Santa Ana woman…
Irvine detectives arrest two suspects linked to regional Lululemon heists
An extensive investigation by the Irvine Police Department has ended a lucrative retail crime spree hitting high-end athletic apparel stores across Southern California. On June 15, 2026, officers at the…
402 arrests after 4th of July social media “takeover” sparks chaos in coastal Orange County
A chaotic public safety crisis unfolded on the Balboa Peninsula over the Fourth of July weekend, culminating in 402 arrests after thousands of teenagers and young adults swarmed the Newport…
Sibling saves a toddler from drowning, in Orange
A recent close call in our community serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly summer fun can turn into a life-threatening crisis. On Friday, the Orange City Fire Department…
Armed gangbanger arrested with help from a Santa Ana police drone
The Santa Ana Police Department successfully merged technology and traditional policing on July 3, 2026, leading to a high-risk arrest in a local neighborhood. Patrol officers initially responded to a…