Endangered frog species raised at the Santa Ana Zoo released into the wild
Approximately 170 critically endangered southern mountain yellow-legged frogs were released into their wild habitat in the Southern California mountains on Aug. 29 and 30. Most of the tadpoles were hatched…
The Westminster Police are searching for a female purse thief
A suspect removed a victim’s purse from a chair while the victim was eating at a restaurant at the 9900 block of Bolsa Ave. in Westminster. Suspect: Female, wearing a…
California fines Kaiser $49M for illegal disposal of hazardous and medical waste and protected patient records
OAKLAND – In partnership with six district attorneys, California Attorney General Rob Bonta today announced a settlement with Kaiser Foundation Health Plan, Inc., and Kaiser Foundation Hospitals (collectively “Kaiser”) resolving…
Gov. Newsom appointed an engineer and an attorney to the OC Fair Board of Directors
COSTA MESA (Sept. 7, 2023) – Gov. Gavin Newsom today announced two new appointments to the 32nd District Agricultural Association, Orange County Fair Board of Directors. Tanya Bilezikjian, of Anaheim,…
Santa Ana street closures and permitted events for September 7 to 13
Here are the Santa Ana Street Closures and events planned for Sep. 8 to 13. Saturday, September 8 Plaza Calle Cuatro Event hours: 6-10 p.m. Sunday, September 10 Plaza Calle…
Suspects from Santa Ana and Tustin busted for stealing bikes from the Irvine Police Dept.
Juan Andres Anguianoceja, 26, of Santa Ana, was arrested for grand theft last night after he stole a bicycle that turned out to be the property of the Irvine Police…
Former O.C. basketball coach gets life in prison for molesting four young girls
SANTA ANA, Calif. – A former girls’ high school and club basketball coach was sentenced today to 150 years to life for sexually assaulting four young girls he coached. One…
Two Columbian criminals were arrested after following a South Coast Plaza shopper
Yesterday, a person driving home from South Coast Plaza with some new purchases noticed they were being followed home by another car. The person called the Irvine Police Department and…
Fire crews are trying to put out a large commercial fire in Santa Ana
A three-alarm fire broke out early this morning at a commercial building in Santa Ana, at 2720 S. Harbor Blvd. OCFA firefighters from Engine 77 responded and opted to douse…
Dog abuser gets off easy thanks to an O.C. Judge who used to be a public defender
SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Orange County judge reduced a felony charge of animal cruelty to a misdemeanor today for a man captured on video kicking and hitting a Labradoodle…
The Costa Mesa Police will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday night
The Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) will be conducting a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, Sept. 8, 2023, from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m.…
Suspected driver who killed three O.C. women in a collision was an L.A. gang member on probation
Gregory James Black Jr., 31, of Los Angeles, was still inside a Mercedes-Benz sedan that crashed at a high rate of speed into a car being used by a Uber driver, critically…
L.A. Union Station Train Festival set for Sep. 9 and 10
LOS ANGELES, - Los Angeles Union Station, with presenting partners Metro, Amtrak and Metrolink, will welcome train enthusiasts, history aficionados, industry professionals and commuters of all ages to learn, experience…
A woman in Santa Ana was assaulted by a man armed with a baseball bat
On 08/03/2023, a victim reported to the SAPD that a suspect, Jose Juan Hernandez, physically assaulted her. Hernandez pushed her to the ground, struck her with a baseball bat, and…