OC United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep results in a $21.3M local impact
Irvine, CA (June 20, 2024) – Orange County United Way’s OC Free Tax Prep program prepared 13,629 tax returns throughout Orange County this year – playing a pivotal role in aiding…
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a huge 2024-25 budget
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council has unanimously approved the 2024-25 City budget, adding a range of new programs sought by the community while making long-term investments…
A woman attacked a volunteer at a Santa Ana food drive
On June 1, 2024, a victim was volunteering at a local food drive, assisting the suspect in obtaining food, according to the SAPD. While the victim briefly turned to ask…
Three suspects stole over $2.6K worth of alcohol from a Paviolions in Irvine
A trio worked together to steal $2,600 worth of alcohol from Pavilions on Portola Parkway on June 6, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspects included two women and…
Fire at a Santa Ana hot pot restaurant quickly contained
Yesterday in Santa Ana, crews rushed to the scene of a fire in a restaurant located in a strip mall, according to the OCFA. Firefighters quickly extinguished the fire, ensuring…
City of Santa Ana program will provide work experience to 120 young people
The City of Santa Ana Community Development Agency is pleased to announce the expansion of the Santa Ana Youth (SAY) Employment Program, which will now provide paid public sector and…
Burglar from L.A. County who pretended to be a food delivery driver arrested in Irvine
Police detectives arrested Marcus Allen Corner, 37, of Monrovia, on suspicion of committing numerous residential burglaries, according to the Irvine Police Department. Corner was featured on our Wanted Wednesday in…
The Costa Mesa Police Dept. will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday
COSTA MESA, Calif. (June 18, 2024) – The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, June 21,…
Orange County honored with 20 awards for innovation and achievement
Santa Ana, CA (June 18, 2024) —National Association of Counties (NACo) awarded eight County of Orange departments with a collective total of 20 achievement awards on June 7, 2024, in…
Santa Ana ranked 14th worst city for renters in the U.S.
Sixty-eight percent of renters have a household salary below $50,000, and 49% of renters rent because they can’t afford to buy, according to new research from Forbes Advisor. With affordability top of…
Learn how to avoid bites during O.C. Mosquito Awareness Week
It is National Mosquito Control Awareness Week! Don’t forget to protect yourself and your family from mosquito bites as you head outdoors. Swipe through for some tips from Orange County…
Biden permits noncitizen families to stay in the U.S. during residency application
Today, President Biden announced new actions for people who have been here many years to keep American families together and allow more young people to contribute to our economy. Keeping…
CalOptima commits over $500M to increase the rates paid to medical providers
ORANGE, Calif. (June 17, 2024) — The CalOptima Health Board of Directors has approved an investment of $526.2 million to increase rates paid to hospitals, physicians, community clinics, behavioral health…
People are getting sick after eating Diamond Shruumz™ brand chocolate bars, cones, and gummies
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), Food and Drug Administration (FDA), America’s Poison Centers, and state and local partners are investigating reports of severe acute illnesses potentially associated with…