Latest updates on the Garden Grove chemical tank emergency
The Orange County Fire Authority's Unified Incident Commander Craig Covey posted a video update today on their X page explaining the status of the ongoing chemical tank incident in Garden…
Garden Grove chemical tank evacuation and emergency shelter information
An active chemical emergency is unfolding in Orange County. Fire and law enforcement officials have ordered mandatory evacuations for a large area surrounding GKN Aerospace. An inoperable valve has left…
Evacuation orders reissued for parts of Garden Grove and Stanton due to ongoing chemical tank incident
Mandatory evacuation orders have been reissued for communities bordering Garden Grove and Stanton as emergency crews confront secondary mechanical setbacks at a local industrial facility. Following an initially successful cooling…
Armed juvenile arrested after stealing a laptop from a seller in Irvine
An OfferUp sale of an Apple laptop turned into an armed robbery on Saturday night, according to the Irvine Police Department. The suspects underestimated the power of the IPD's officers,…
Man killed in two-car collision in coastal Orange County
On Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at approximately 5:20 p.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to a traffic collision at the intersection of Gothard Street and Lorge Circle involving…
DUI driver arrested a traffic collision in north O.C. had illegal narcotics in his vehicle
While most of the city slept, overnight patrol units with the La Habra Police Department remained hard at work keeping the streets safe. Officers from Patrol Watch 3 and Watch…
Deputies recovered expensive stolen guitars and arrested the suspect in south Orange County
On Friday night, someone tried to strike a chord with a burglary involving nearly $60,000 worth of guitars, according to Lake Forest Police Services. Following the commercial burglary, an alert…
O.C. home care providers urge the Board of Supervisors to increase their pay
Santa Ana, Cal. — On Tuesday, May 19 at 10 am, in-home care workers from across Orange County, along with labor, business, and community supporters hosted a press conference at…
OCTA seeks talented Orange County students to serve on next Teen Council
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is accepting applications for its 2026-27 Teen Council, a chance for high school students to get hands-on experience, learn about the transportation industry,…
Traffic stop leads to big drug bust by Orange County Sheriff Deputies
Another great vehicle stop by the Orange County Sheriff's North Operations led to the arrest of a driver for narcotic sales and transportation. During a traffic stop in Orange, the…
Unlicensed juvenile on illegal eMoto busted in unincorporated Santa Ana
Yesterday in unincorporated Santa Ana, a deputy observed a juvenile riding this eMoto on the roadway. The juvenile was stopped and cited for driving without a license, operating an unregistered…
Professional soccer is coming to Santa Ana this weekend
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup just around the corner, the U.S. Men’s National Team has taken over Championship Soccer Stadium for their official tournament preparations. Because of this, Orange…
Latest Orange County homeless count shows a 13.7% decrease
Santa Ana, Calif. (May 18, 2026) – Today, the County of Orange (County) and the Orange County Continuum of Care (CoC) announced the results of the Orange County 2026 Point In Time (PIT)…
Over 100 drivers cited in coastal Orange County traffic enforcement operation
On Saturday, May 16, 2026, the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) led its first of numerous multi-agency traffic enforcement operations this year, targeting speed violations, loud and modified exhaust systems,…
CHP launches May 2026 “Click it or Ticket” campaign: buckle up to protect your life and wallet
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) is launching its national "Click It or Ticket" mobilization campaign, running from May 18 through May 31, 2026. Coordinated by the National Highway Traffic Safety…