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…
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…
The O.C. Crisis Intervention Team earns Gold Certification for excellence in crisis response
(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system…
The Huntington Beach Police will conduct a DUI Checkpoint on Feb. 20
The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 20, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint…
A repeat DUI driver was arrested again after crashing in Orange at 11 a.m.
Who gets drunk in the morning? We found out today when a driver who was already on parole for a felony DUI crashed just before 11 a.m. in Orange, according…
Rock climber who trained in Santa Ana falls to her death at Red Rocks Canyon
Micah Manalese, a 30-year-old rock climber, died recently after falling at Red Rocks Canyon in Nevada. According to a GoFundMe page, Manalese would frequently train at Sender One Climbing in…
A possible propane truck leak shut down the westbound 22 Freeway this afternoon
If you were stuck on the westbound 22 Freeway this afternoon we now know what happened. Firefighters, including the OCFA Hazardous Materials Response Team responded to westbound SR-22 at Harbor…
The State of California grants $755K to the SAPD to fund traffic safety programs
The Santa Ana Police Department was awarded a $755,000 grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS). The grant will support our ongoing enforcement and education programs to help…
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…
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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…
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…
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)…
New CA laws will protect us from toxic chemicals and plastics
A number of new laws will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, that will protect us from chemicals and plastics. AB 2672 (Muratsuchi, 2020) Removing toxic chemicals from…
A reckless O.C. motorcycle rider was found guilty of murder after a passenger died in a collision
On Saturday, September 11, 2021, at approximately 8:17 p.m., the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) responded to a fatal traffic collision on Pacific Coast Highway, south of Warner Avenue, involving…
The Tustin Police will ask drinkers tonight, at bars and restaurants, if they know their limit
On December 19, 2024, the Tustin Police Department will visit local bars and restaurants to educate customers on the importance of monitoring how much they drink and how to “know…