Two women jumped off the Huntington Beach Pier this morning
This morning, at approximately 9:30 a.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department, Huntington Beach Fire Department, and the HBFD Marine Safety Division responded to the area near the Huntington Beach Pier…
Riverside County woman arrested for burglarizing a garage in Irvine
Recently, a suspect walked into an open garage on Sandpiper and treated it like a garage sale, according to the Irvine Police Department. The resident encountered a female suspect walking…
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Medi-Cal asset limits and full-scope enrollment freeze to take effect Jan. 1, 2026
Orange County, Calif. (December 30, 2025) — Effective January 1, 2026, two changes to Medi-Cal eligibility rules will take effect: Reinstated asset limits: Adults 65 and older, people with disabilities, and those…
Three claims announced over fatal Dec. 6 Anaheim Police shooting and use of force
The family of teenager Alberto Arzola, who Anaheim police officers shot in the back on the front steps of his home, will speak at a press conference on Tuesday, Dec.…
Celebrate National Bacon Day on Dec. 30 with a one cent burger at Wendy’s
Wendy's is selling its Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger for one cent on Tuesday, December 30. This offer is available at participating locations, including those in Southern California, in celebration of National Bacon Day. How to get the…
Burglary suspects arrested after a traffic stop in coastal O.C.
Even during the holidays, criminals don’t take a break; unfortunately for them, neither do the police in Huntington Beach. Early yesterday morning, an observant resident spotted suspects burglarizing a storage…
Major Medi-Cal changes coming in the New Year
ORANGE, Calif. (December 29, 2025) — With major changes coming to Medi-Cal starting January 1, 2026, CalOptima Health is urging Orange County residents to learn about how they may be impacted,…
A man arrested for public intoxication died at a north O.C. police jail
On December 28, 2025, at approximately 10:48 PM, a police officer noticed an adult male slumped against a light pole at the intersection of S. Euclid St. and W. Orangethorpe…
The Orangewood Foundation provided over five thousand holiday gifts to OC youth
Orangewood Foundation (Orangewood) recently transformed its Santa Ana campus into a festive Winter Wonderland, welcoming over 500 youth, families, donors, and volunteers for a holiday celebration designed to spark joy and belonging for young people who might…
The top new laws in California that will affect you, starting on Jan. 1
As California enters 2026, hundreds of new laws are taking effect on January 1, bringing significant changes to everything from grocery shopping and food delivery to workplace rights and healthcare costs.…
North O.C. hit-and-run victim dies on Christmas; police search for suspect vehicle
The Fullerton Police Department is providing an update regarding a hit-and-run traffic collision involving a pedestrian that occurred on Saturday, December 20, 2025. The adult male pedestrian who was critically…
The cost of grandstanding: Sarmiento opts for expensive oil imports over struggling residents
Supervisors Vicente Sarmiento and Katrina Foley recently voted to oppose expanded offshore drilling in Orange County. While this may sound like a win for environmentalists, it will be yet another…
Arson suspect arrested after starting a brush fire in Fountain Valley
Earlier today, a passerby reported a subject actively lighting a brush fire, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. Police officers responded immediately and located the suspect in the area…
O.C. deputies find meth and PCP hidden in a lemonade can; driver arrested
At 10:40 p.m. on Thursday, North Orange County Special Enforcement Team (SET) deputies conducted a traffic stop that led to a surprising discovery. Hidden inside the driver’s vehicle was a…
Police searching for a hit and run driver who critically injured a pedestrian in north O.C.
On Saturday, December 20, 2025, at approximately 10:23 p.m., Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the area of South Gilbert Street and Carol Drive regarding a reported traffic collision involving…