OC Fentanyl deaths fall 59% from peak, but nearly 2,900 lives have been lost since 2019
A new analysis of California overdose data shows that Orange County's fentanyl crisis may be easing, but the human toll remains immense. According to a review of California Department of…
OC borrowers could feel the impact of student loan repayment changes as SAVE Plan ends
Millions of federal student loan borrowers across the country are confronting major repayment changes following the end of the SAVE plan, and the impact could be felt throughout Orange County,…
Stolen car suspect picks the wrong officer to race in Irvine
A 19-year-old Irvine man is facing felony criminal charges after Irvine police say he was found in possession of a stolen vehicle and unsuccessfully attempted to flee on foot from…
Mercedes driver flees Santa Ana crash scene, leaving damaged luxury SUV behind
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying the driver of a Mercedes SUV involved in a traffic collision who allegedly fled on foot after…
Three Santa Ana gang members arrested in fatal shooting of Anaheim man; murder weapon recovered
Santa Ana police have arrested two adults and a juvenile in connection with a fatal gang-related shooting that left an Anaheim resident dead on the city's west side, according to…
Two alleged mail thieves arrested in Irvine after police drone observes mailbox theft
Two men accused of stealing mail from Irvine residents allegedly learned the hard way that Irvine's expanding police technology network now includes eyes in the sky. According to the Irvine…
Santa Ana man arrested for copper theft in Irvine after hiding in a storm drain
A suspected copper wire thief who tried to escape Irvine police by bicycle, then on foot, ultimately found himself cornered inside a storm drain after officers caught him allegedly stealing…
Studies find that loud music can slow driver reaction times and increase speeding
For years, distracted driving campaigns have focused heavily on smartphones, texting and in-car technology. New research suggests drivers may also want to pay closer attention to something far more common:…
Driver cooperates after fatal pedestrian collision on Brea Blvd. as investigation continues
A 61-year-old man was killed late Tuesday night after being struck by a vehicle in Brea, according to the Brea Police Department. Police said officers responded at approximately 11:55 p.m.…
Westminster motorcyclist killed in early-morning Huntington Beach crash
A 33-year-old Westminster man died Wednesday morning after a traffic collision involving a motorcycle and an SUV in Huntington Beach, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police responded at…
Expired registration stop in north OC leads to armed felon arrest
A routine registration enforcement stop in Placentia recently resulted in the arrest of a convicted felon after officers discovered a handgun during an inventory search conducted before the vehicle was…
Orange County parents hit with criminal charges after teen’s fatal e-moto ride
The Orange County District Attorney's Office has taken the unusual step of filing criminal charges against the parents of a 13-year-old Santa Ana boy who was killed in a high-speed…
Santa Ana Police seek suspect accused of touching 9-year-old girl at DD’s Discount Store
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking for the public’s assistance in identifying a suspect accused of inappropriately touching a 9-year-old girl inside a DD’s Discount Store on South Bristol…
Sugar the Surfing Dog to be honored with public paddle-out at Huntington Beach Pier
The Southern California surf community will come together this weekend to celebrate the life of one of its most beloved four-legged legends. Sugar the Surfing Dog, the first canine ever…
OC Sheriff expands Drone First Responder Program to more OC cities
The Orange County Sheriff's Department announced today that it will launch the first phase of its new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program in October 2026, deploying unmanned aerial…