The O.C. Crisis Intervention Team earns Gold Certification for excellence in crisis response
(Santa Ana, CA) — The Orange County Crisis Intervention Team (CIT) Program has been awarded Gold Level Certification through CIT International, recognizing its outstanding commitment to regional crisis response system…
Firefighters rescue a cat and dog, but one cat perished in an Westminster apartment fire
Firefighters revived a cat and a dog they rescued while searching for victims in an apartment fire on Springdale Street in Westminster yesterday afternoon, according to the OCFA. Firefighters revived…
Police are trying to identify a porch pirate who struck twice in Irvine
On January 10, a man stole a package from a resident's front door and another from the mail room at an apartment community near Main St. and Cartwright, according to…
Wanted felon and accomplice arrested after a brief escape in north Orange County
On Tuesday afternoon, a day watch patrol officer attempted to conduct a traffic stop on a vehicle in the area of Raymond and Orangethorpe, according to the Fullerton Police Department.…
State Senator Umberg is now accepting applications for his 2025 Young Senators Program
(Sacramento, CA) – Senator Thomas J. Umberg (D-Santa Ana) announced today that his Young Senators Program for the 34th Senate District is now accepting applications. The goal of this program…
Voluntary evacuation warning issued for the canyons near the O.C. Airport Fire burn scar
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 12, 2025) Effective Thursday, February 13 at 8 am, an Evacuation Warning (Voluntary) will be issued for areas in Trabuco Canyon, Hot Springs Canyon, Bell Canyon,…
The SAPD is searching for three men who broke into a home on the Westside
There has been an increase in residential burglaries, specifically on the Westside of Santa Ana, according to the SAPD. In one recent incident, on Sunday, February 2nd, at 12:45 p.m.,…
The O.C. Supervisors take control of the County Investments from the elected Treasurer
Santa Ana, Calif. (February 11, 2025) – The Board of Supervisors unanimously adopted an ordinance that allows the County Chief Financial Officer (CFO) to exercise the Board of Supervisors’ investment…
Two Fullerton men arrested in Irvine for mail and identity theft; drugs found in vehicle
Early Saturday morning, Dispatch received a call from a concerned resident who witnessed two suspicious men in a dark sedan stealing mail from mailboxes, according to the Irvine Police Department.…
UCI students scammed out of thousands of dollars
UCI students are getting scammed and losing thousands of dollars according to the UCI Police Department. Each of the defrauded students has lost from $1,000 to $200,000. The scammers are…
The City of Santa Ana is offering free sandbags with a major rainstorm on the way
Be prepared for rain! The National Weather Service has forecast a major storm will hit Southern California beginning Wednesday, Feb. 12, through Friday, Feb. 14, with heavy rain, possible flooding…
A Westminster murder suspect who was an O.C. inmate died after taking ill
ORANGE, Ca. – On Sunday, Feb. 9, 2025, an inmate housed in the Correctional Medical Services wing of a local hospital died. The 72-year-old inmate was booked into jail on…
The O.C. Clerk-Recorder wants you to get married on Valentine’s Day!
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen will once again extend ceremony hours until 6 p.m. on Friday, February 14, 2025, at the Anaheim, Laguna Hills, and Old County Courthouse in Santa…
The County of Orange will be closed on Pres. Lincoln’s birthday but are they trying to cancel him?
All Orange County Administrative offices will be closed Wednesday, February 12, 2025, in observance of the holiday. Normal operation hours will resume Thursday, February 13, 2025. The closure is due…
Armed Garden Grove gas station robber arrested with help from a Good Samaritan
Yesterday, February 9, 2025, at 6:15 p.m., police officers were dispatched to a gas station in the area of Valley View and Lampson regarding a robbery that just occurred, according…