Irvine Police seek serial shoplifting suspect after Harbor Freight theft
Irvine Police released new details today after a woman was caught on security video stealing two lithium jump‑starter packs from the Harbor Freight store at Armstrong and Barranca on August…
Fountain Valley Police recover $2,100 in stolen goods, arrest repeat offenders
The Fountain Valley Police announced the arrest of multiple suspects this Labor Day weekend after officers recovered roughly $2,100 in stolen merchandise from a local business. Photos released by the…
Garden Grove teen arrested for Santa Ana gang‑related murder, faces 25‑to‑life sentence
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced the arrest of 18‑year‑old Anthony Arias of Garden Grove in connection with the February 20, 2026 homicide of David Nicholas Bravo Martinez, as…
Five arrested in massive catalytic‑converter theft operation spanning L.A. and Orange County
A three‑month investigation by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department has uncovered one of the largest catalytic‑converter theft operations ever reported in Southern California, linking dozens of thefts across multiple north‑county…
CHP Labor Day DUI crackdown will target drunk drivers in Orange County
The California Highway Patrol is activating its Labor Day Holiday Enforcement Period (HEP) from 6:00 p.m. Friday, Sept. 4 through 11:59 p.m. Monday, Sept. 7, with a statewide focus on…
Female suspects who stole $3,500 in Alo Gear at the Brea Mall arrested
The takeaway: Stealing $3,500 in Alo Yoga merchandise and fleeing across county lines doesn’t shield anyone from accountability in Orange County. The Brea Police Department made that clear in a…
The Orange International Street Fair returns to Old Towne Orange this weekend
The Orange International Street Fair is back in Old Towne Orange, bringing three full days of food, music, culture, and community fundraising to the historic Plaza. Each Labor Day weekend,…
Concha Fest 2026: Santa Ana’s biggest pan dulce celebration returns on Oct. 10
Concha Fest is officially coming back to Orange County, and if you love pan dulce, this one’s for you. This year’s celebration is on Oct. 10, 2026 at the Heritage…
Alleged child predator “Ernie the Uber” arrested after a mother called the Santa Ana Police
Santa Ana Police arrested 45‑year‑old Ernesto Orozco Villa of Westminster—known online as “Ernie the Uber”—after officers uncovered messages requesting explicit images from a 16‑year‑old boy and attempting to arrange a…
Santa Ana’s Card Game Coliseum hit by overnight break‑in, community rallies to help
Card Game Coliseum — a long‑standing trading‑card shop in Santa Ana that nearly closed during the pandemic — is recovering from an overnight break‑in that left the store with stolen…
Santa Ana’s new Amazon facility is almost ready to open – here come the jobs!
For decades, the sprawling industrial complex at 511 N. Grand Avenue served as the physical pulse of Orange County journalism. The roaring printing presses of the Orange County Register churned…
Police in coastal OC warn the public that interfering with officers can put you in jail too
The Seal Beach Police Department posted a direct PSA reminding visitors that causing disturbances at multiple businesses will not be ignored. Officers emphasized that when people create problems across several…
Santa Ana modernizes zoning rules for first time since 1960s as OC cities shift strategies
Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua has issued a detailed message announcing the city’s first comprehensive Zoning Code Update since the 1960s — a sweeping modernization effort meant to align land‑use…
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New campaign video targets Rob Bonta’s support for transgender boys in girls’ sports
A new campaign video released this week centers on one of California’s most polarizing cultural flashpoints: whether transgender boys (biological females identifying as male) and transgender girls (biological males identifying…
DUI Checkpoint nets one arrest, five license violations in north Orange County
A DUI checkpoint in La Habra on August 29, 2026, resulted in one DUI arrest and five citations for suspended or revoked driver’s licenses after officers screened 1,472 motorists along…