Driver high on meth gets up to 30 years in prison for killing a boy in Costa Mesa
Richard David Lavalle, a 64-year-old Long Beach man, who killed Noel Bascon, a 12-year-old boy in a DUI collision in Costa Mesa a was sentenced on Friday, Sept. 5, to…
The Costa Mesa Police arrested a DUI driver after he hit several parked cars
On Saturday, the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received calls about a traffic crash. Police officers responded to Mace Ave. and Nutmeg Pl. after a black truck had struck several…
Costa Mesa woman registered her dog to vote and is now facing five felonies
Santa Ana – A Costa Mesa woman has been charged with five felonies for illegally registering her dog to vote and casting ballots in her dog’s name in the 2021…
O.C. e-bike thief with open warrants facing drug and theft charges after getting arrested
On Friday morning, police officers and park rangers responded to Placentia Ave. near Fairview Park regarding a theft of a e-bike that had just occurred, according to the Costa Mesa…
Suspended license, meth, and a warrant: Costa Mesa man arrested
It’s 10:00 AM, and a black Mercedes E350 caught a police officer’s eye as it had no front plate and the driver made a sudden high-speed attempt to evade a…
GoFundMe page launched by family of teen tragically killed in Costa Mesa stabbing
The family of Allison Castillo, the 15-year-old that was recently fatally stabbed in Costa Mesa, has launched a GoFundMe page to help pay for funeral and memorial services. Castillo was…
Costa Mesa police arrest suspect in fatal stabbing of teen girl
COSTA MESA, Calif. (August 10, 2025) -- The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) yesterday arrested a suspected gang member for the fatal stabbing of 15-year-old girl, who has since been…
Irvine Whole Foods supplements theft suspect arrested
The Irvine Police Department received tips from the community regarding a young woman who allegedly stole about $1,000 worth of unpaid merchandise at a Whole Foods grocery store located at…
A mobile document shredding truck caught fire in Costa Mesa
Yesterday morning Mesa Engine 81, Mesa Engine 82, and Mesa Battalion 8 responded to a commercial vehicle fire at the 1500 block of Scenic Ave., according to the Costa Mesa…
The 2025 OC Fair opens today
COSTA MESA (July 15, 2025) – Summer's most anticipated celebration, the OC Fair, is returning this week for its 23-day run, July 18-Aug. 17. This year's OC Fair theme is…
Express OCTA buses to the OC Fair are back!
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is once again rolling out the popular OC Fair Express bus service, giving residents and visitors a low-cost and stress-free way to get…
O.C. driver arrested for DUI after fatally striking a pedestrian
On Saturday, July 12, 2025, at approximately 6 p.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to a traffic collision on Brookhurst Street and Crailet Drive involving a white Toyota…
9 arrested in Costa Mesa for drug offenses, public peeing and illegal camping
Last Friday, the Costa Mesa Police Bike Detail, which includes three patrol officers, Community Policing officers, and Park Rangers, rode 30 miles to proactively address quality of life issues and…
All the amazing new food coming to the OC Fair starting on July 18
COSTA MESA – The inventive OC Fair concessionaires have been hard at work concocting delectable delights of both the sweet and savory sort and the countdown is on to opening…
A vehicle theft suspect was caught in Costa Mesa after he fled on foot
Yesterday at around noon, a police officer located a stolen vehicle near Harbor Boulevard and Gisler Avenue, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The driver pulled into a nearby…