How did an L.A. County educator end up trying to assassinate President Trump?
Just a few days ago, 31-year-old Cole Tomas Allen was a respected educator in Southern California. Today, he is in federal custody, and the nation is grappling with how a…
O.C. deputies shot an armed ex-boyfriend after a domestic disturbance
On Friday, April 24, 2026, a deputy-involved shooting occurred on a residential street in Lake Forest. On Friday, April 24, 2026, around 2:30 a.m., Orange County Sheriff deputies responded to…
New York Ska Punk band Leftöver Crack is coming to Santa Ana on May 19
Leftöver Crack will hit the road this spring on a West Coast tour run, bringing their genre-defying chaos to stages across the U.S. Joined by Spaceman Bob and Human Issue,…
Santa Ana celebrates 27 years of recognition as a “Tree City USA”
The Arbor Day Foundation has officially named Santa Ana a 2025 Tree City USA, marking the city's 27th consecutive year receiving this prestigious honor. This recognition highlights the city's long-term commitment to urban forestry, managed…
Santa Ana starts a new street medicine program to help the unhoused
The City of Santa Ana officially marked a major milestone in public health this week. On Wednesday, April 22, 2026, Mayor Valerie Amezcua and city officials celebrated the launch of…
Predatory Orange County Cheer Coach sentenced for abusing ten girls
Erick Joseph Kristianson, a 46-year-old former competitive cheerleading coach, was sentenced on April 23, 2026, to 174 years and four months to life in state prison for the sexual abuse of 10…
Santa Ana family escapes early morning residential fire
Just after 4:30 this morning, a family in Santa Ana was awakened by a fire in their home. Fortunately, everyone was able to safely exit the residence, according to the…
Anaheim hit and run driver arrested after seriously injuring a victim in Santa Ana
Earlier this week, a driver was traveling through the intersection of Main St. and Santa Ana Blvd. when another vehicle ran a red light and collided with the victim. The…
A man walked out of a Gelson’s in Irvine with over $2.6K worth of high-end wine bottles
The Irvine Police Department is trying to identify a man after he allegedly took over $2,600 worth of high-end wine bottles from a Gelson’s supermarket. View this post on Instagram…
The Anaheim Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Friday night, April 24
The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, April 24, 2026, in West Anaheim, starting at 6:00 p.m. Commonly Targeted West Anaheim Intersections Beach Boulevard and Orange Avenue:…
Armed Facebook Marketplace iPad thief arrested by the Irvine Police
What started as a Facebook Marketplace sale of an Apple iPad turned into a not-so-smooth robbery, according to the Irvine Police Department. The seller met with the buyer at the…
Massive Federal raids target Mexican Mafia members in Santa Ana and Orange County
SANTA ANA, CA — The Santa Ana Police Department helped lead a major enforcement operation on April 23, 2026 as part of the Orange County Violent Gang Task Force (OCVGTF), targeting…
Copper thief who targeted a senior community in south O.C. arrested
Over the past several days, residents in Laguna Woods Village experienced unexpected water outages and the cause wasn’t a simple plumbing issue. Multiple feet of copper pipe had been stolen,…
O.C. tagger on probation ends up hanging upside when his ankle monitor got snagged on a fence
A tagging suspect who was already on probation and was wearing a GPS ankle monitor was at it again when police officers gave chase, in the south alley of an…