Anaheim Police DUI Checkpoint set for tonight
The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit has announced it will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License Checkpoint in West Anaheim beginning tonight at 6:00 p.m.. Funded by a grant from…
Fountain Valley DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Saturday, July 25 on Brookhurst Street
The Fountain Valley Police Department has announced a DUI and Driver License Checkpoint scheduled for Saturday, July 25, on Brookhurst Street near Heil Avenue. Checkpoint locations are chosen using data…
Cal/OSHA issues extreme heat warning for Southern California workers
Southern California employers must implement immediate safety measures as a dangerous multi-day heatwave brings triple-digit temperatures to the region from July 22 through July 27, 2026. The National Weather Service…
The Santa Ana Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint this Friday night, July 10
The Santa Ana Police Department will host a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, July 10, 2026. Operations are scheduled to begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00…
Santa Ana police use drones to help seize over a ton of illegal fireworks and issue 183 citations
The Santa Ana Police Department executed a massive multi-unit crackdown over the Fourth of July weekend, resulting in the largest illegal fireworks seizure in Orange County history. Operating under a…
Huntington Beach Police backed Newport Beach officers in the arrest of over 400 4th of July rioters
A chaotic Fourth of July holiday quickly transformed into a public safety emergency on the Balboa Peninsula, prompting the Newport Beach Police Department to declare a police emergency. Late in…
Over 170 police citations issued in coordinated Orange County traffic crackdown
Motorists in Orange County are facing a wave of strict traffic enforcement following a major multi-agency operation. The Orange Police Department, working in tandem with the Garden Grove Police Department,…
Sibling saves a toddler from drowning, in Orange
A recent close call in our community serves as a powerful reminder of how quickly summer fun can turn into a life-threatening crisis. On Friday, the Orange City Fire Department…
The Santa Ana Police targeting speeders this July
The Santa Ana Police Department has launched an intense, high-visibility speeding enforcement campaign throughout July 2026 to clamp down on dangerous driving and encourage motorists to "slow the fast down."…
Two more Santa Ana men arrested, vehicles impounded after World Cup street takeover
Two Santa Ana men are facing criminal charges and long-term financial consequences after being arrested for performing dangerous vehicle burnouts following a recent World Cup soccer game. The Santa Ana…
Why do Santa Ana residents love illegal fireworks despite the massive risk?
The annual, multi-day explosions echoing through Santa Ana streets are driven by a complex culture of community neighborhood revelry, competitive spectacle, and an appetite for risk that consistently overrides public…
Six Orange County Animal Shelters launch July 4th pet safety campaign
As families across Southern California prepare to celebrate Independence Day, six major Orange County animal shelters are joining forces to issue a critical warning to pet owners. While humans look…
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West Nile Virus detected in eight more O.C. cities
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has officially confirmed that mosquito samples infected with West Nile Virus (WNV) are spreading across the region. Positive samples were detected…
OC attorney launches July 4th rideshare safety campaign
ORANGE COUNTY, CA - In a direct effort to curb a historically dangerous weekend on Southern California roadways, The Accident Network Law Group has announced its inaugural July 4th Safe Ride Home…
Cleanup begins at Garden Grove’s GKN aerospace facility following toxic hazmat crisis
The Orange County Health Care Agency announced that the planned removal of neutralized methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two storage tanks at the GKN Aerospace facility in Garden Grove is scheduled…