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Pollo Campero’s north Santa Ana location is closing
Pollo Campero has officially announced the closing of its restaurant at 1325 17th St, Santa Ana, CA 92705. Fans of the famous Guatemala-born chicken chain received an email notification directly…
Police issue alert over spiking mail theft wave in north Orange County
Orange County residents were recently warned to remain highly vigilant against a persistent wave of mail theft, by the Placentia Police Department. Driven by organized crime syndicates and low-level opportunists…
Irvine Spectrum jewelry theft suspect arrested in Hawthorne
In a striking reminder that cross-county criminals cannot outrun modern law enforcement, the Irvine Police Department announced the successful arrest of a Los Angeles County resident tied to a high-value…
Pedestrian dies after being struck by a vehicle in Santa Ana
A tragic vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision on the night of August 7, 2026, has claimed the life of a 38-year-old Santa Ana resident. The incident, which occurred at approximately 7:52 p.m. in…
Smash and grab thief steals $13K worth of Pokemon Go cards from a car in Irvine
A high-stakes smash-and-grab theft in Irvine, California, serves as a stark reminder that thieves will target anything they deem valuable. According to the Irvine Police Department, a collector recently attended…
Wasted taggers arrested at a park in Central OC including a teen on probation
A late-night vandalism spree at Belmont Park was cut short early yesterday morning after a vigilant resident reported suspicious activity. The Orange Police Department's graveyard patrol officers responded to the…
Santa Ana takes aim at reckless driving: why speed cameras are a win for public safety
The Santa Ana City Council recently took a decisive, life-saving step by voting 4-2 to petition state leaders to include Santa Ana in California’s automated speed camera pilot program. Originally…
Is your produce safe? What Orange County residents need to know about the Cyclospora Parasite
The United States is currently experiencing a historic surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, a severe intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Dubbed by the media as the…
22-year-old man arrested after fatal DUI crash in south OC
A devastating late-night collision in Lake Forest has cut a life short and left a local family grieving. On Thursday, August 6, 2026, at approximately 9:39 p.m., the Orange County…
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OC gang members sentenced to life in Federal prison over Mexican Mafia hit
A major federal ruling in Santa Ana has sent a definitive message to the criminal underworld operating across Orange County. Three local street gang members will now spend the rest…
Multiple arrests for narcotics possession and sales in coastal OC
The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) successfully took a substantial quantity of illegal narcotics off the streets following a sequence of proactive enforcement actions. Officers executed a targeted theft investigation…
Stolen car recovered after high-speed pursuit and foot chase in west OC
A dynamic multi-stage pursuit came to a swift conclusion yesterday after Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) officers successfully tracked down and arrested a car theft suspect hiding inside a local…
Irvine Police use drone to stop Santa Ana DUI suspect after near-miss collision
A 62-year-old resident from Santa Ana was arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) after a quick-thinking community member phoned dispatch to report reckless driving. The caller witnessed the individual…
Police recover stolen U-Haul and seize drugs in targeted coastal OC traffic stop
The Newport Beach Police Department safely apprehended a suspect after a targeted traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen U-Haul truck and illegal narcotics. NBPD officers located the…
Santa Ana Police drone Eagle-1 tracks down violent porch thief in minutes
A bold porch thief recently learned how technology is changing law enforcement capabilities. The Santa Ana Police Department utilized its aerial enforcement unit to capture a suspect who stole a…