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Two killed in early-morning Fountain Valley intersection crash as police search for answers
Two people were killed and a third person was injured following a violent early-morning collision at the intersection of Bushard Street and Slater Avenue in Fountain Valley, according to the…
Surveillance cameras help Irvine Police crack apartment burglary case
A series of residential garage burglaries at an Irvine apartment complex has led to the arrest of an Irvine resident after investigators reportedly used surveillance footage, police work, and recognizable…
Irvine Police looking for suspect accused of $90,000 identity theft and credit card fraud
The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help identifying a suspect accused of carrying out a sophisticated identity theft and financial fraud scheme that allegedly resulted in losses…
Burning electric vehicle crashes into OC nail salon, off-duty OCFA Captain helps save strip mall
An off-duty Orange County Fire Authority captain is being credited with helping prevent what could have been a much larger commercial fire after an electric vehicle crashed into a nail…
Unsecured load nearly turns deadly on 405 Freeway in Westminster as CHP issues safety warning
A crash on the I-405 Freeway in Westminster on Wednesday morning is serving as a dramatic reminder of how quickly improperly secured cargo can turn into a serious public safety…
Orange County voters approve most tax hikes and bond measures as ballots are counted
Orange County voters sent a clear message on Election Night: while there remains resistance to some tax increases, most local revenue measures on the ballot are headed toward approval. From…
Alleged DUI driver crashes during police pursuit, killing Cypress woman in Santa Ana
A 46-year-old Cypress woman died following a violent collision in Santa Ana involving a vehicle that was being pursued by the Tustin Police Department, according to the Santa Ana Police…
Santa Ana residents spot ICE agents near local jails as battle over Sanctuary Policies intensifies
The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking to calm concerns after reports that federal immigration agents have been seen near the Santa Ana Jail and Orange County Jail facilities. In…
California crackdown targets unlicensed contractors in multi-state enforcement sweep
California regulators have launched a major enforcement push against unlicensed contractors, announcing 73 enforcement actions following a series of undercover stings and job-site sweeps conducted across the state by the…
Four DUI drivers were arrested in coastal OC on Halloween
The Huntington Beach Police Department reported that officers arrested four suspected impaired drivers between Halloween night and the early morning hours that followed. According to police, one driver was found…
Distracted driver rolls vehicle across I-5 median in Santa Ana, narrowly avoiding tragedy
A distracted driver lost control while traveling southbound on Interstate 5 in Santa Ana and rolled into the northbound lanes, according to a social media post released today by the…
California seizes $26M in illegal cannabis and tobacco as crackdown expands
California tax investigators removed more than $26 million worth of illicit cannabis and tobacco products from the marketplace during the third quarter of 2026, according to the California Department of…
Coastal OC woman killed crossing Edinger Ave. on Halloween night
A 65-year-old Huntington Beach woman died after being struck by a vehicle Saturday night in east Huntington Beach, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police responded shortly before 10…
Driver killed after vehicle leaves roadway and strikes light pole in Orange
A driver was killed early Saturday after a single-vehicle crash in Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Police officers responded at approximately 1:04 a.m. on Nov. 1, 2026, to…
North OC burglary suspects run, but police helicopter leads police right to them
Two men were arrested Thursday night following a reported residential burglary in a Fullerton neighborhood near State College Boulevard and Bastanchury Road, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Police said…