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…
Chaos above the 55: woman rescued after climbing freeway sign in Santa Ana
A dramatic rescue unfolded Monday when a woman climbed onto a freeway sign platform above State Route 55 near 17th Street in Santa Ana, prompting authorities to shut down portions…
Gang-related shooting leaves Anaheim man dead in Santa Ana; detectives seek witnesses
The Santa Ana Police Department Homicide Investigation remains active following the fatal shooting of a 35-year-old Anaheim resident on Santa Ana's west side. According to the Santa Ana Police Department,…
OC Judge finalizes DA Todd Spitzer’s $125M agreement with GKN Aerospace over Hazmat disaster in Garden Grove
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Orange County judge today formally approved Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer’s $125 million agreement with defendants GKN Aerospace Transparency Systems, Inc. and GKN Aerospace,…
Two arrested after Irvine officer notices suspicious baggie in vehicle
A routine traffic stop in Irvine quickly escalated into a multi-arrest investigation after an Irvine police officer reportedly spotted suspected narcotics in plain view inside a vehicle. According to the…
CalOptima Health launches $19M “Keep Your Medi-Cal, OC” campaign ahead of major 2027 eligibility changes
With sweeping changes to Medi-Cal eligibility set to take effect in January 2027, CalOptima Health is launching a countywide initiative aimed at helping Orange County residents keep their health coverage…
Orange County fires back as Teamsters strike disrupts landfill operations
The labor dispute between the County of Orange and Teamsters Local 952 has escalated dramatically, with county officials filing an unfair practice charge with the California Public Employment Relations Board…
Halloween risks go far beyond candy, new research shows
New analysis highlighted by Lerner & Rowe draws attention to a troubling overlap between Halloween pedestrian risks and impaired-driving dangers. According to data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration…
OC CEO sentenced for $63M Ponzi-style investment fraud
A Laguna Niguel investment executive who marketed his private equity fund as a safe, passive income opportunity for retirees and other investors has been sentenced to federal prison after admitting…
Deadly Irvine McLaren crash takes strange turn as wreckage reignites at tow yard
An already tragic Irvine traffic fatality has taken an unusual turn after the wreckage of a McLaren involved in a September crash that killed two people suddenly caught fire again…
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Federal voter fraud sweep nets more than two dozen California noncitizens weeks before the November election
Federal authorities on Monday announced the arrest of more than two dozen foreign nationals in California who are accused of illegally registering to vote and casting ballots in U.S. elections,…
Huntington Beach e-bike fatality highlights growing Orange County safety crisis
A 62-year-old Westminster resident has died following a single-vehicle e-bike collision in Huntington Beach, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police said officers responded at approximately 4:30 p.m. on…
After years of litigation, the OCDA agrees to DNA Program reforms
After years of litigation and public debate, Todd Spitzer and taxpayer plaintiff Professor William Thompson have reached a settlement in a closely watched lawsuit challenging the Orange County District Attorney's…