A Santa Ana College professor is running for the State Senate
Ali Kowsari, a Professor at Santa Ana College and a resident of Irvine, has announced his campaign for the 37th State Senate District, which includes parts of Costa Mesa, Irvine,…
O.C. artificial turf company owner pleads guilty to evading almost $1M in taxes
SANTA ANA, California – The owner of a Newport Beach-based artificial turf company pleaded guilty today to a federal criminal charge for failing to report nearly $9 million in income…
The OC Fair starts this Friday!
COSTA MESA (July10, 2023) – OC Fair fans have been waiting all year for the return of summer's best party - and it starts this Friday. Here are some awesome…
Possible underground electrical explosion closes a Santa Ana restaurant and cuts power in the area
Our readers have reported a possible underground explosion that resulted in the evacuation of a local restaurant, Tacos Sinaloa, and loss of electrical power in the adjacent neighborhood affecting almost…
Fontana man arrested for an alleged residential burglary in Irvine
Irvine, Calif. – The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested a 26-year-old suspect for a residential burglary that occurred on Tuesday evening. On July 5, 2023, at approximately 12:30 a.m., IPD…
O.C. man must pay $3M and go on probation for illegal sports betting operation
Edon Kagasoff, a 45-year-old Orange County man from Lake Forest, was sentenced on Wednesday to six months probation and ordered to forfeit $3 million for helping run an illegal bookmaking…
Santa Ana man facing a felony charge for possession of illegal fireworks
A Santa Ana man, Kevin Benley Ocampo, 22-years-old, was charged on Wednesday with possessing hundreds of pounds of fireworks in Costa Mesa. 19-year-old Jeremy Mendoza of Garden Grove was also…
Anaheim dog daycare employee arrested for felony animal abuse
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 7, 2023) – Detectives have arrested 24-year-old Michelle Navarrete for several animal abuse incidents that occurred at a dog daycare/boarding business in Anaheim. On July 5, 2023,…
The Anaheim Police Dept. is conducting a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint tonight
ANAHEIM, Calif. (July 6, 2023) – The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, July 7, near Lincoln Ave. and Brookhurst St. starting…
Street closures and permitted events in Santa Ana from July 7 to 12, 2023
Here are the locations of upcoming permitted events and road closures so you can plan accordingly. Please drive slowly and safely in construction zones and around crowded events. Friday, July…
A hit and run driver struck a bicyclist in Fountain valley on July 4
On July 4, 2023, at approximately 12:05 p.m., the Fountain Valley Police Department responded to the intersection of Bushard St. and Columbus Court regarding a serious traffic collision. An unknown…
California awards $30.5M for kids’ mental health, and support for parents and family caregivers
SACRAMENTO – As part of Governor Gavin Newsom’s $4.7 billion Master Plan for Kids’ Mental Health, California today awarded $30.5 million to 63 groups to support youth mental health through…