Trump administration action leads to shutdown of gender-affirming care at CHOC
The recent closure of the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC) Pediatric Gender Clinic on February 6, 2026, has become a focal point of intense debate in Southern California. The shutdown follows a…
The Costa Mesa Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint on Feb. 20
The Costa Mesa Police Department will be conducting a DUI and CDL checkpoint on Friday night, Feb. 20, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. within city limits of Costa Mesa.…
O.C. man charged with fatally stabbing his estranged wife in a jealous rage
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 62-year-old man has been charged with murder for stabbing his estranged wife to death after he believed she had a date with another man during…
Raising Cane’s grand opening in Costa Mesa set for Feb. 24
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2026) – New address, same iconic flavor! Raising Cane's opens its newest Restaurant in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Feb 24. at 1595 Newport Blvd. Orange County is no stranger to Raising Cane’s premium chicken, which…
Bass Pro Shop shoplifters arrested by the Irvine Police with help from a police drone
Last Wednesday, two suspects tried to shoplift at Bass Pro Shops after loading up a cart with archery gear and metal detectors and taking off, according to the Irvine Police…
O.C. high schoolers are risking their lives with a game involving realistic looking toy guns
What starts as a viral high school tradition can quickly turn into a high-stakes emergency. Recently, the Irvine Police Department issued a critical warning regarding the game "Senior Assassin." While students see a harmless…
Suspect captured in Guatemala for kidnapping and repeatedly abusing teen
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A registered sex offender charged with kidnapping a 13-year-old Orange County girl and repeatedly raping her over several hours has been captured in Guatemala as part…
Armed reckless driver arrested after a traffic stop in coastal O.C.
Just before 7:00 p.m. on January 13, 2026, the Newport Beach Police Dispatch Center received a call reporting a vehicle swerving across lanes. Police officers quickly located the vehicle and…
OCTA seeks Santa Ana and Garden Grove artists to help celebrate OC Streetcar launch
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is inviting local digital artists to submit their portfolios for the chance to be commissioned for the OC Streetcar launch marketing campaign. Testing…
Residents eagerly welcomed the new Raising Canes in Santa Ana today
The new Raising Cane's location in Santa Ana celebrated their grand opening today and welcomed large crowds all day despite the wet weather. The event was marked with a giant…
A carport fire in Tustin was put out before it could spread to apartments
Last night, a detached carport fire in Tustin threatened to spread to nearby apartment homes, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Due to the rapid actions of our first-arriving…
A woman and her boyfriend were arrested after stealing the ex-boyfriend’s car in north O.C.
Earlier on the morning of Feb. 11, police officers located a stolen vehicle that turned out to be less “rom-com” and more “crime documentary,” according to the Fullerton Police Department.…
A scammer stole $40K from an Irvine resident after promising to secure their savings
A resident was recently scammed out of $40,000 after receiving a text message claiming to be a fraud alert from their bank, according to the Irvine Police Department. The scammer…
Estranged husband arrested for allegedly fatally stabbing his wife in south O.C.
On Saturday, Feb. 14, 2026, shortly after 6:30 a.m., deputies were called to the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano in reference to a domestic incident, according…
Santa Ana woman and two others arrested for stealing from a storage facility in Irvine
Several burglaries occurred over the last few weeks at a storage facility on Red Hill, according to the Irvine Police Department. It wasn’t long before The Directed Enforcement Team (DET),…