The Westminster Police seized 300 lbs. of illegal fireworks and a shotgun
The Westminster Police Department's Detective Bureau seized 300 pounds of illegal fireworks and a shotgun. Only "Safe and Sane" fireworks are permitted in the City of Westminster on the 4th…
OC Deputies and Target staff team up to catch repeat theft offender
At around 12:30 p.m. on Friday, Target Loss Prevention recognized a subject that was previously caught shoplifting just a few days ago, according to the OC Sheriff's Rancho Santa Margarita…
The Santa Ana City Council hires an expensive lawyer to be their first Police Oversight Director
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a contract for a seasoned attorney and investigator to serve as the City’s first Police Oversight Director on Tuesday,…
Suspected drug dealer caught during an O.C. traffic stop; drugs seized
On 6/27/2025, at 1124 p.m., police officers were patrolling in the area of Newland St. and Bolsa Ave. when they conducted a traffic stop of a vehicle for Vehicle Code…
Cal/OSHA protections extended to domestic workers starting July 1
For the first time, domestic workers employed by companies in California, such as housecleaners, caregivers and gardeners, will be covered by state workplace safety and health laws starting July 1,…
Mail theft suspects nabbed by the Irvine Police
Recently, one of the Irvine Police Department's license plate readers identified a possible mail theft suspect visiting the city. Patrol officers quickly arrived and found the car parked near a…
The OC Sheriff is searching for a hit and run driver who injured a pedestrian
On June 27 at approximately 10:05 p.m., the Orange County Sheriff’s Department responded to the area of La Cresta Drive and Silver Lantern Street in the city of Dana Point…
No street sweeping or trash collection in Santa Ana on the 4th of July
In observance of Independence Day, Santa Ana City Hall, community centers, libraries and non-essential facilities will be closed on Friday, July 4, 2025. There will be no street sweeping, and…
Orange County seeks residents to join the Commission on Homelessness
The Orange County’s Office of Care Coordination is seeking applications from Orange County residents to serve on the Commission to Address Homelessness. Recruitment is being conducted to fill six seats on the…
Duck family saved from a storm drain by O.C. deputies
Yesterday morning, Orange County Sheriff deputies assigned to Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services were flagged down by a resident, reference a mama duck in distress on the side of the…
Does O.C. Supervisor Sarmiento now regret giving himself a huge pay raise?
Orange County Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento appears to be having second thoughts after voting himself a huge raise even as his constituents in Central Orange County continue to suffer amid inflation…
Coastal O.C. traffic crackdown nets 64 citations for loud cars and speeding
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) led a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation, targeting speed and loud and modified exhaust system violations.…
The Irvine Police have identified a woman who stole a rental car via fraud
In September, the Irvine Police Department asked for help identifying a female suspect who stole a car using fraudulent means. That female suspect has been identified as Stacey Marie Martin,…