The OCTA debuts first plug-in battery electric buses
ORANGE – While Earth Day provides a chance once a year to focus on environmental protection, the Orange County Transportation Authority remains committed at all times to protecting what makes…
A transient died at the O.C. Intake Release Center in Santa Ana
SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 21, 2022) – On Wednesday, April 20, 2022, an inmate housed at the Intake Release Center in Santa Ana died at the jail. The inmate, Nicholas…
OCTA ends the face mask requirement aboard OC buses
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority no longer requires that face masks be worn on OC Bus effective immediately. Based on guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and…
A Theo Lacy inmate arrested in Westminster died on Sunday
ORANGE, Ca. (April 19, 2022) – On Sunday, April 17, 2022, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at the hospital. The inmate was booked into…
Orange County promotes National Financial Literacy Month in April
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The County of Orange has proclaimed April as National Financial Literacy Month to improve the financial literacy of the public. Chairman Doug Chaffee presented the proclamation…
Police are trying to identify suspects wanted for grand theft in Placentia
Between Thursday, April 8, 2022, at 4:06 a.m., suspects entered two unlocked vehicles parked in front of residences at the Placentia Meadows Apartments, located on the 100 block of W…
The OCDA launches the County’s first pre-filing diversion pilot program
SANTA ANA, Calif. – Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer is proud to announce the launch of a comprehensive pilot program to help reduce recidivism by connecting individuals who commit…
Anaheim man charged with kidnapping a Junior High student
https://youtu.be/lSuJgSK4Ieg SANTA ANA, Calif. – A 30-year-old man is facing life in prison with the possibility of parole for kidnapping a 13-year-old junior high school student off the street while…
A state inspection showed that food at the O.C. Jail is consistent with grocery store standards
SANTA ANA, Ca. (April 11, 2022): The California Board of State and Community Corrections (BSCC) conducted an onsite unannounced inspection of food service at the Orange County Jail, and found…
This week’s Cochino List includes Laura’s Nutrition and The Wharf
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the weeks of March…
Apply now to work at an Orange County Vote Center
The June 7th California Statewide Direct Primary Election is quickly approaching and the Orange County Voter Registrar will be providing service to voters at Vote Center locations throughout Orange County.…
This week’s Cochino List includes Taqueria La Mexicana and Lee’s Sandwiches
The O.C. Health Care Agency has released a list of the eateries (including restaurants, caterers and even school kitchens) that they inspected and shut down for the weeks of March…
Costa Mesa couple going to trial over the road rage murder of a 6-year-old boy on the 55 Freeway
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A judge has ordered a Costa Mesa couple to stand trial in the murder of a 6-year-old boy during a road rage incident on the 55…
Judge rules OCDA candidate Pete Hardin’s ballot statement broke the law
(ORANGE COUNTY, CA) – Today, an Orange County Superior Court judge ruled in favor of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer in his challenge of Pete Hardin’s unlawful ballot statement.…
The Sarmiento Supervisorial campaign lost a court battle today
Santa Ana Mayor Vince Sarmiento lost a court battle today and as a result his candidate statement for the 2nd District of the OC Board of Supervisors won't be able…