CalFresh and CalWORKs overhaul: new rules may force welfare recipients to work
Sweeping federal updates are reshaping California's food assistance landscape, putting benefits at risk for hundreds of thousands of residents. Mandated by the Trump administration's H.R. 1 budget legislation (often referred…
DUI Checkpoint set for June 5 in coastal Orange County
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – On Friday, June 5, 2026, the Laguna Beach Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) Checkpoint from 6 p.m. to 12 a.m. at…
Nude barricade suspect surrenders after SWAT standoff in Anaheim
Yesterday, police officers responded to reports of a resident smashing vehicle windows at an apartment complex in West Anaheim, according to the Anaheim Police Department. The suspect fled into his…
Joint police effort ends coastal Orange County Dog Beach burglary run with two arrests
A collaborative effort between the Orange County Sheriff’s Department, Huntington Beach Police Department, and Fountain Valley Police Department resulted in the arrest of two burglary suspects believed to be connected…
Celebrating America’s 250th at Santa Ana’s 14th Annual 4th of July Spectacular
The City of Santa Ana is gearing up for its 14th Annual Fourth of July Celebration on Saturday, July 4, 2026, at Centennial Park. This year's milestone event marks the…
Vulnerable 45-year-old man with traumatic brain injury missing in Santa Ana
Update: He has been found, in Laguna Beach, CA. SANTA ANA, CA — A critical search is underway for 45-year-old Alberto Cortes Cristano, who went missing from his residence in…
Alleged meth dealer arrested after a traffic stop in Santa Ana
On Friday, May 29, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Orange County Sheriff North SET deputies conducted a traffic enforcement stop in the City of Santa Ana. During the investigation, the deputies…
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Why Tom Steyer might be the worst Democrat running for Governor of California
The California gubernatorial race is heating up, and voters face a critical choice about the state's economic and social future. While several candidates are vying for the leadership of the…
Probationer arrested and drugs seized after a traffic stop in central Orange County
Earlier this month, a police officer conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations. During the stop, the driver was identified as being on federal probation, according to the Fountain…
A traffic stop in north O.C. led to the arrest of catalytic converter thieves
A traffic stop for a vehicle code violation led to much more than a citation this week, according to the Fullerton Police Department. While conducting a traffic stop in the…
Planet Fitness invites high school teens to work out free all summer
Planet Fitness, one of the largest and fastest-growing fitness center operators with more members than any other fitness brand, announced the return of its annual High School Summer Pass® program. Now…
Man who murdered a couple at their mobile home in Santa Ana accepts a plea deal
A quiet neighborhood in Santa Ana became the scene of a horrific double homicide and arson in June 2022. While the recent courtroom developments offer a legal resolution, the surface-level…
Rabid bat found at Irvine Regional Park
(Orange, CA) – A bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found on Sunday, May 24, 2026 at 9:30 a.m. Anyone who may have had physical…
The Orange Police Department is conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight
The Orange Police Department will be conducting a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on May 29, 2026, between the hours of 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m, in the 3100-block of East Chapman…