Orange County is under a red flag warning due to high winds and fire risk
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning and a Wind Advisory until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 15, due to strong gusty winds and low relative humidity for…
Man convicted of trafficking a teen and pandering two women in Orange County
Xavier Dashea Washington, a 36-year-old man, was convicted on Wednesday of trafficking a 17-year-old runaway and pandering two other women in Orange County. Washington was found guilty of felony charges…
U-Haul offers CA wildfire assistance with 30 days free storage at 92 centers
LOS ANGELES (Jan. 9, 2025) — In response to the devastating fires impacting residents across Greater Los Angeles, U-Haul® has made 92 Company facilities in Southern California available to offer…
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So. California smoke advisory due to the Palisades, Eaton and Hurst fires
The Palisades, Eaton, and Hurst Fires are burning in Pacific Palisades, the area of Altadena and Pasadena, and near San Fernando, respectively. As of 10:30 AM on Wednesday the fires…
Three stolen vehicles recovered in south O.C. and several suspects were arrested
If you are intent on stealing cars in Orange County you may want to avoid doing so in Lake Forest. Lake Forest deputies were on a roll early yesterday morning,…
California Credit Union Foundation offering scholarships to Orange County students
Glendale, CA – January 8, 2025 – California Credit Union Foundation is encouraging college-bound students in Orange County to apply for its 2025 Student Scholarship Program. Through the program, the…
O.C. Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen extends Valentine’s Day wedding hours
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will once again extend ceremony hours until 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Anaheim, Laguna Hills, and the Old County Courthouse in…
High winds to blast Orange County through Wednesday night
The National Weather Service has issued a High Wind Warning today, January 7, until 6 p.m. Wednesday, January 8, for inland Orange County, the Santa Ana Mountains, and Foothills that…
Wanted O.C. parolee arrested again on drug charges after a traffic stop
Some career criminals just can't stay out of trouble. Case in point, earlier this week, on December 30 at 5:05 AM, Orange County deputies conducted a car stop at Lake…
Randy’s Donuts is now open in Anaheim
Anaheim, CA – January 3, 2025 – Get Ready, Anaheim! Randy’s Donuts is Rolling In. Randy’s Donuts, the iconic Los Angeles-based donut chain known worldwide for its giant rooftop donut, is thrilled to announce the grand opening…
Wrong-way DUI driver arrested after a fatal collision in south O.C. early this morning
MISSION VIEJO, Calif. (Jan. 1, 2025) On Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2025, at approximately 1:43 a.m., Orange County Sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to an injury traffic collision near the intersection of…
New Year’s Eve So. Cal. fireworks pollution advisory
Widespread use of fireworks related to New Year's Eve celebration coupled with calm weather conditions may worsen air quality in the greater Los Angeles County/Orange County areas. TheAir Quality Index(AQI)…
O.C. drunk drivers beware, the CHP will be out in force this New Year’s Eve
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31,…
An inmate arrested on drug charges died at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange
ORANGE, Ca. (Dec. 30, 2024) – On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. 45-year-old Anthony Creston Brown of Cerritos was booked…
New CA laws will target illegal O.C. street takeovers and sideshow activities
New legislation (AB 1978, AB 2186, AB 2807, AB 3085) that will go into effect on Jan. 1, will target illegal sideshow activities and street takeovers, which have become a…