California passes nation’s toughest data‑center laws: What Newsom’s new regulations mean for tech, communities & jobs
Governor Gavin Newsom has signed seven bills creating the nation’s most comprehensive regulatory framework for data centers, requiring detailed reporting on water, electricity, land use, and grid impacts. The administration…
Irvine Police to run a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 26: drivers face heavy penalties, insurance spikes
The Irvine Police Department will conduct a DUI and Driver’s License checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 26, from 7 p.m. to 2 a.m., continuing the city’s push to reduce impaired‑driving injuries…
New outdoor complex delivers sports, gardening, and safe recreation to Santa Ana kids
On Friday, Sept. 18 at 4 p.m., the Boys & Girls Clubs of Central Orange Coast (BGC of Central OC) opened its brand-new 'Play Great Outdoor Complex,' a $2.5 million investment…
Harvest Fall Fest at La Colmena brings families together for food, music, and cultural remembrance on Oct. 16
THRIVE Santa Ana and KOOMS will host Harvest Fall Fest: Re‑Membering on Friday, October 16, 2026, from 4:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. at La Colmena, located at 1901 W. Walnut…
Ebell Club of Santa Ana hosts free wine & cheese Open House on Sept. 27
The Ebell Club of Santa Ana is inviting the community to its annual open house on Sunday, September 27, 2026, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. Guests will enjoy complimentary wine…
$1.5B Paramount deal safeguards OC film crews, vendors and local film spending
California Attorney General Rob Bonta announced a major settlement agreement with Paramount that resolves the antitrust concerns at the center of the state’s case and secures binding, court‑enforceable guardrails to…
The Santa Ana Rent Control ordinance already appears to be backfiring
Santa Ana’s rent‑control ordinance was intended to stabilize housing costs, but current market data from Zumper shows the opposite trend: rents in the city are rising faster than almost anywhere…
Irvine Police arrest suspect, crime data shows growing bike theft problem
Last week, Irvine Police Department officers responded to the Woodbridge Community Association after a caller reported a bicycle theft in progress. As officers searched the area, one officer spotted a…
Drone and K9 police dog help track down a cliffside residential burglary suspect in south coastal OC
In the early morning hours of September 19, Laguna Beach police arrested a burglary suspect after a prolonged and dangerous standoff along the cliffs in South Laguna. Officers initially responded…
Santa Ana PD and OC Probation arrest seven in AB 109 sweep targeting warrants and drug crimes
The Santa Ana Police Department announced that AB 109 officers and Orange County Probation conducted a joint enforcement operation this week targeting outstanding warrants, probation violations, and drug‑related offenses. While…
Irvine Police arrest 58‑year‑old man and seize glass pipes and meth
The Irvine Police reported that on Wednesday an officer patrolling near Burt Road and Sand Canyon Avenue encountered a 58‑year‑old man from Orange sitting outside with his belongings and a…
Two alleged firearms sales suspects arrested by Anaheim gang detectives; drugs and ammo seized
Earlier this week, Anaheim Police Department Gang Detectives uncovered an active illegal firearms‑sales operation involving a documented gang member attempting to sell a handgun equipped with an extended magazine and…
OC Deputies arrest three suspects after organized retail theft at a south OC Smart & Final
Deputies with OCSD Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services arrested three suspects on September 16 after a coordinated theft at Smart & Final led investigators to a nearby vehicle packed with…
Costa Mesa Police arrest ten after serving a narcotics warrant on Pomona Avenue
Early this morning, Costa Mesa Police Department detectives served a narcotics‑related search warrant at a residence in the 1700 block of Pomona Avenue. Inside the home, officers located multiple firearms…