CalKIDS Scholarship Month brings new college funding opportunities for Orange County students
CalKIDS Scholarship Month is underway statewide this September, offering a major opportunity for families across Orange County who are preparing for college or career training. With education costs rising faster…
CA gubernatorial candidate Hilton unveils plan to abolish the DMV and cap registration at $73
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles — long criticized for slow service, high fees, and bureaucratic sprawl — is back in the spotlight after gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposal…
Two Hemet parolees arrested after back‑to‑back crimes in south OC
Two Inland Empire parolees made a series of reckless mistakes that led to their arrest in the same shopping center — highlighting ongoing recidivism problems and the persistent trend of…
Old Towne Burger Fest returns to Orange with OC’s top burger pop‑ups and people’s choice voting on 9/13
The Inaugural Old Towne Burger Fest is officially rolling into Orange on September 13, 2025, and it’s shaping up to be one of the most competitive—and community‑driven—food events of the…
Irvine Police use high tech to track down and arrest Cypress Village package‑theft suspect
Over the past several months, residents in Irvine’s Cypress Village neighborhood have reported a steady rise in package thefts. This weekend, Irvine Police Department’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) and…
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Orange County marks 25th anniversary of 9/11 with memorials, walks, and community tributes
Orange County is preparing a series of solemn and meaningful events to mark the 25th anniversary of the September 11 attacks. These gatherings honor the nearly 3,000 lives lost, recognize…
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30th Original Lobster Festival hits Orange County this weekend with fresh Maine lobster & live entertainment
The 30th Original Lobster Festival is back September 11–13, 2026 at Fountain Valley Sports Park, bringing fresh live Maine lobsters, live entertainment, family fun, and unbeatable ticket deals. This event…
Driver found guilty of murder after high‑speed pursuit crash in Orange following a street takeover
A 23-year-old man, Azarie Dupree Fuller, has now been convicted of three counts of second-degree murder for a July 9, 2022 crash in Orange that prosecutors say stemmed directly from…
Man walks out of prison after a DUI murder case unraveled in an OC court
A 38‑year‑old Los Angeles man, Jim Christopher Rosado, walked out of custody this week after an Orange County jury acquitted him of second‑degree murder for the 2021 DUI crash in…
Uber driver gets 8‑year sentence for assaulting a drunk woman after the Tustin Police released her
An Orange County case involving an Uber driver who assaulted an intoxicated passenger has renewed focus on rideshare safety, with newly unsealed national data showing Uber received 400,181 reports of…
Man accused of striking Irvine golfer waith club arrested with help from community tips
The Irvine Police announced that Dean Melmoth, 58, of Irvine, has been identified and arrested in connection with the violent August 29 assault at the Rancho San Joaquin Golf Course…
Costa Mesa Police arrest driver for early‑morning DUI after report of drinking in vehicle
A Costa Mesa Police motor officer responding to a report of a man drinking in his vehicle ended up stopping a silver sedan and arresting the driver after he blew…
Three arrested after pocket‑bike melee on city streets in coastal OC
Huntington Beach Police say yesterday’s incident wasn’t “kids having fun”—it was a dangerous, fast‑moving pocket‑bike swarm that triggered multiple reckless‑riding calls across the city. According to HBPD, a large group…
72‑year‑old bicyclist killed in rear‑end collision on McFadden and Fairview in Santa Ana
A 72‑year‑old bicyclist was struck and killed on September 4, 2026, at McFadden Avenue and Fairview Street in Santa Ana, marking yet another deadly bicycle‑versus‑vehicle crash in a city experiencing…
Unseatbelted teens killed in early‑morning 5 Freeway rollover in Anaheim; CHP releases names
Three Orange County teenagers were killed and a fourth person was seriously injured when a Ford Edge SUV flew off the southbound Santa Ana (5) Freeway near the Lincoln Avenue…