New Year’s Eve So. Cal. fireworks pollution advisory
Widespread use of fireworks related to New Year's Eve celebration coupled with calm weather conditions may worsen air quality in the greater Los Angeles County/Orange County areas. TheAir Quality Index(AQI)…
South American burglary crews are targeting the homes of American pro athletes
The FBI is warning sports leagues that star athletes who display valuables on social media are vulnerable to burglars familiar with their often-public travel schedules, according to the OCDA. The…
O.C. drunk drivers beware, the CHP will be out in force this New Year’s Eve
As 2025 approaches, the California Highway Patrol (CHP) is taking action to promote safe travel and prevent tragic crashes on California’s roadways. Starting at 6:01 p.m. on Tuesday, December 31,…
The Orange Police are trying to identify a man who stole an e-bike from a backyard
On December 29, around 2:00 am, a male suspect entered a victim’s backyard in the 400 block of N. Cypress and stole an E-Bike, according to the Orange Police Department.…
Wanted Irvine man arrested on money laundering, grand theft and fraud charges
On Saturday night, an officer working an enforcement detail in the north end of town recognized a man with outstanding warrants arriving home with his family, according to the Irvine…
CA handymen may do jobs up to $1,000 without a license as of Jan. 1, 2025
Assembly Bill 2622 (Carrillo, Chapter 240, Statutes of 2024), effective January 1, 2025, will allow an unlicensed person to complete small projects up to $1,000 without obtaining a contractor’s license…
An inmate arrested on drug charges died at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange
ORANGE, Ca. (Dec. 30, 2024) – On Sunday, Dec. 29, 2024, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died. 45-year-old Anthony Creston Brown of Cerritos was booked…
Firefighters stopped a carport fire at a Costa Mesa apartment complex
Costa Mesa Fire & Rescue crews responded to a working residential structure fire in the 3100 block of College Avenue on Saturday. Upon arrival, initial crews observed heavy smoke conditions…
Fire crews put out a raging fire at the Fairway Villas Apartments in Newport Beach
Newport Beach, Calif. — At approximately 4:27 a.m., members of the Newport Beach Fire Department (NBFD), Costa Mesa Fire and Rescue (CMFR), and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) responded to…
New CA laws will protect us from toxic chemicals and plastics
A number of new laws will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, that will protect us from chemicals and plastics. AB 2672 (Muratsuchi, 2020) Removing toxic chemicals from…
New CA laws will protect us against unfair bank overdraft fees
A new bills will go into effect in California on Jan. 1, will protect consumers against unfair bank fees. AB 2017 by Assemblymember Tim Grayson (D-Concord) and SB 1075 by Senator Steven Bradford…
New CA laws simplify subscription cancellations and erase medical debt from credit reports
A package of bills will go into effect on Jan. 1, that will strengthen protections for consumers, addressing issues that have put financial strain on Californians while setting new standards…
Firefighters saved residents and a dog from a fire at a Santa Ana home on Christmas Day
Residents and their dog safely escaped a quickly-spreading fire in their home on South Linda Way in Santa Ana on the evening of Dec. 25 - Christmas Day, according to…
New CA laws will target illegal O.C. street takeovers and sideshow activities
New legislation (AB 1978, AB 2186, AB 2807, AB 3085) that will go into effect on Jan. 1, will target illegal sideshow activities and street takeovers, which have become a…
The Fountain Valley Police issued 17 citations during their Dec. 13 DUI Checkpoint
On 12/13, the Fountain Valley Police Department, with the assistance of Westminster Police Department motor officers, conducted a DUI/CDL Checkpoint to spread awareness of the dangers of impaired driving. Of…