An elderly woman is missing in Santa Ana
Update: Audrey has been located and safely returned home! Picture Courtesy of the O.C. Sheriff OC Sheriff investigators are seeking the public’s assistance in locating Audrey Jefferson. Audrey was last…
An O.C. child tested positive for measles after returning from an international trip
A case of measles has been confirmed in an Orange County child who returned last week after international travel. With the exception of potential exposures at Los Angeles International (LAX)…
Probationers busted on the O.C. coast on gun, drug and open container charges
What started as a routine traffic stop on the Balboa Peninsula quickly turned into much more, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. The police officers discovered occupants on probation,…
Safe and sane fireworks are now allowed in the City of Orange on the 4th of July
On Nov. 5, 2024, the voters approved Measure AA, allowing for the sale, possession, and use of "Safe and Sane" fireworks, in the City of Orange. Safe and Sane Fireworks…
O.C. deputies recovered a stolen e-bike and arrested the probationer who stole it
Yesterday at around 11:15 a.m., an Orange County deputy assigned to Lake Forest Police Services was patrolling in the area of Rockfield Blvd. and Los Alisos Blvd. whenhe spotted a…
Orange County deputies arrested four gang suspects after a possible shooting and a pursuit
On 2-23-25, at about 12:45 am, Orange County Deputies from the San Clemente Police Services were dispatched to the area of Calle Campana and Calle Canasta reference possible gunshots. While…
Two cars were totalled in a horrific Orange County collision
Earlier today, Newport Beach Fire Department crews responded to a two-vehicle collision at MacArthur and Bison. The collision occured about a block west of the 73 near two commercial centers…
New CA EBT cards to get security upgrades designed to combat fraud
Orange County, Calif. (February 21, 2025) — New Electronic Benefits Transfer (EBT) cards featuring security upgrades will soon be on the way to residents, better protecting them from fraud while…
O.C. suspect with prior charges faces a felony after a traffic stop arrest, thanks to Prop. 36
On Saturday, February 15, 2025, The O.C. Sheriff's Rancho Santa Margarita SET team conducted a traffic stop and contacted two subjects. During the stop, drug paraphernalia could be observed in…
O.C. transient convicted of killing and decapitating another transient
Antonio Padilla, a 34-year-old transient, was convicted on Tuesday of killing, decapitating and burying Gina Lockhart, a 60-year-old homeless woman whose body was found weeks later in the backyard of…
Orange County Fair Housing in-person and virtual public meetings set for March 5-7 and 13
The City of Santa Ana is hosting a series of in-person and virtual meetings in March for the 2025-2029 Orange County Regional Assessment of Fair Housing (AFH), a five-year plan…
O.C. Sheriff investigators are still trying to solve a 1983 Cold Case murder
Investigators are seeking information after uncovering new leads in the homicide of Maritza Glean Grimmett, according to the Orange County Sheriff. Maritza, long-referred to as Jane Doe, was positively identified…
The American Red Cross O.C. is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8
The American Red Cross of Orange County is hosting a Volunteer Open House on March 8, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., at their Santa Ana location, at 600 N…
All evacuation orders lifted for all canyons near the Airport Fire burn scar
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 14, 2025): Effective Friday, February 14 at 11:15 am all evacuation orders have been lifted for Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon, Long Canyon and…
Mandatory evacuation order issued for Trabuco, Bell, Hot Spring Canyons Near the Airport Fire Burn Scar
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 13, 2025) Effective Thursday, February 13 at 12 pm, an Evacuation Order (Mandatory) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Creek including the RC Airport, fire…