Irvine Police seek suspect who stole valuable NBA trading cards from a Target store
The Irvine Police are searching for a man caught on surveillance entering the Target off Jamboree Road and walking out with hundreds of dollars’ worth of NBA trading cards earlier…
Orange County activates Emergency Center as coastal storm damage escalates
The County of Orange has officially activated its Operational Area Emergency Operations Center (County/OA EOC) following escalating coastal weather impacts that have already triggered local emergency proclamations in Dana Point…
Fatal DUI crash leaves 83‑year‑old pedestrian dead in south OC
A fatal DUI collision in Lake Forest on Sept. 10 has renewed concerns about senior pedestrian safety in Orange County. Deputies responded around 8 p.m. to Portola Parkway and Market…
The Garden Grove Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint tonight
The Garden Grove Police Department will conduct a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint this Friday, September 11, 2026, focusing on corridors with a long history of impaired‑driving crashes, unlicensed‑driver stops,…
Cal/OSHA issues another heat alert: What SoCal employers must do now
With temperatures surging into the triple digits across Southern California, Cal/OSHA has issued a statewide September Heat Alert reminding employers that heat illness protections are not optional—they are legally required.…
OC man sentenced to 30 years in Federal Prison for $270 Million Medi‑Cal fraud scheme
An Orange County man who exploited a temporary weakness in Medi‑Cal’s prescription drug reimbursement system has been sentenced to 360 months in federal prison after admitting he orchestrated one of…
Irvine Police arrest two suspects after Promenade Apartments burglary and meth seizure
Early yesterday morning, Irvine Police Department officers recognized a vehicle tied to a burglary earlier this month at the Promenade Apartment complex. After the vehicle exited the property, officers conducted…
Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias 2026: full schedule, parade details, street closures and safety info
Santa Ana’s annual Fiestas Patrias celebration returns Sept. 12–13 with a full weekend of music, food, culture, and the beloved Main Street parade. This comprehensive guide brings together all official…
OC Booster Club Treasurer arrested for allegedly siphoning funds to cover delinquent mortgage
Federal prosecutors say Julie Hanway Molina, 56, of Aliso Viejo, siphoned more than $400,000 from a high school football booster club she was entrusted to manage—money she allegedly used to…
Costa Mesa Police arrest suspect driving stolen vehicle in retail parking lot
Costa Mesa police released new details yesterday about an arrest involving a stolen vehicle, adding another case to Orange County’s growing auto‑theft problem. The incident, captured on police video, shows…
Santa Ana Police search for suspect who stole $13,000 A/C unit during heat wave
Santa Ana police are asking for the public’s help identifying a man captured on surveillance video shortly before a $13,000 air‑conditioning unit was stolen from a secured property in the…
OCTA urges families to activate youth ride free Wave cards by Sept. 30; Community Open House set for Sept. 10
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority is reminding families that youth ages 6 to 18 who ride OC Bus at no cost through the Youth Ride Free program must…
CalKIDS Scholarship Month brings new college funding opportunities for Orange County students
CalKIDS Scholarship Month is underway statewide this September, offering a major opportunity for families across Orange County who are preparing for college or career training. With education costs rising faster…
CA gubernatorial candidate Hilton unveils plan to abolish the DMV and cap registration at $73
California’s Department of Motor Vehicles — long criticized for slow service, high fees, and bureaucratic sprawl — is back in the spotlight after gubernatorial candidate Steve Hilton unveiled a proposal…
Two Hemet parolees arrested after back‑to‑back crimes in south OC
Two Inland Empire parolees made a series of reckless mistakes that led to their arrest in the same shopping center — highlighting ongoing recidivism problems and the persistent trend of…