Jay Leno pushes classic‑car smog check reform past the finish line
California Gov. Gavin Newsom has officially signed Leno’s Law (SB 1392)—a landmark reform that reshapes how the state treats classic and collector vehicles. The signing took place inside Jay Leno’s…
CSUF student Anthony Joseph Blas dies after fraternity event; alcohol suspected
An 18‑year‑old Cal State Fullerton student, Anthony Joseph Blas, died early September 13, 2026, after being dropped off unresponsive at St. Jude Medical Center. Fullerton Police confirmed he had attended…
Santa Ana Church targeted again as thieves steal $50,000 bronze Jesus statue
On Sunday, August 30, at approximately 2 a.m., two male suspects wearing dark clothing entered Christ Our Savior Catholic Church at 2000 W. Alton Ave. in Santa Ana. Carrying a…
Coyote sightings surge in Central OC: police issue safety warning
Coyote sightings are increasing across Central Orange County as young pups disperse from their dens and establish new territories. The Westminster Police issued a public safety reminder yesterday urging residents…
Santa Ana Police warn drivers as pedestrian deaths rise across California
The Santa Ana Police Department released new pedestrian‑safety materials today, urging drivers to slow down, stay alert, and recognize the heightened risks on city streets as September’s statewide Pedestrian Safety…
Armed catalytic‑converter theft suspect arrested by the SAPD after high‑speed pursuit ends in L.A.
Santa Ana Police say a stolen Dodge Durango spotted by an Automated License Plate Reader (ALPR) late Monday night led to a high‑speed pursuit into Los Angeles County, ending with…
Armed robbery suspects arrested in minutes after victims flag down the police in north OC
The Brea Police needed just four minutes to locate a suspect vehicle, detain four individuals, and recover a loaded handgun after armed‑robbery victims flagged down officers. While details remain limited,…
Irvine installer arrested after allegedly sending himself customer’s explicit video
The Irvine Police have arrested 37‑year‑old Logan Edward Gray‑McCannon of Hemet after he allegedly accessed a customer’s mobile phone during an installation and secretly sent himself a sexually explicit video…
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal OC
The Huntington Beach Police Department will conduct a DUI/CDL checkpoint on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. HBPD selects…
After 20 years of delays, One Broadway Plaza returns with scaled‑back proposal at Santa Ana community meeting
One Broadway Plaza has been one of Santa Ana’s most controversial and slow‑moving development proposals since its original approval in 2004. The project was first envisioned as a 37‑story office…
CHP seeks hit and run driver after fatal collision with pedestrian in west OC
A pedestrian was killed late Sunday night after being struck by a southbound silver sedan on Beach Boulevard, just north of McFadden Avenue in Midway City, according to the Westminster…
Irvine Police arrest woman after suspected meth and fentanyl use inside a vehicle
The Irvine Police reported yesterday that officers arrested a woman, Mallory Marie Kurth, 35, of Costa Mesa, after discovering she was using narcotics inside her vehicle. Photos released by the…
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Westminster Fall Festival returns with America 250 Drone Show and Moon Lantern celebration
The City of Westminster is preparing to welcome more than 12,000 visitors to its Fifth Annual Fall Festival, a four‑day community celebration running Thursday, Sept. 24 through Sunday, Sept. 27…
Ex‑LASD Deputy from Fullerton sentenced in Federal extortion case
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy from Fullerton has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for abusing his law enforcement authority to intimidate victims on behalf…
How a Santa Ana student built a Bilingual Education Initiative now reaching thousands across California
SANTA ANA, CA — The story begins with a six‑year‑old named Sebastian, sitting in a Santa Ana classroom, his hand shooting into the air the moment he heard Spanish spoken…