OC serial robber pleads guilty to federal charges in restaurant crime spree

Freddie Alexander Lopez of Santa Ana has pleaded guilty to federal robbery charges following a series of armed restaurant holdups across Orange County.

Driver charged in 'car surfing' crash that killed Huntington Beach surf star Kolby Aipa

Brandon Scott Soleau faces felony manslaughter charges a year after the fatal 50 mph "car surfing" e-bike crash of rising surf star Kolby Aipa in Huntington Beach.

Truck carrying metal pipes loses load, spearing through car window in OC crash

A pickup truck carrying metal pipes lost its load during an Orange County crash, sending the unsecured cargo spearing through a sedan's rear window.

LA County under red flag warning rest of night
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Red flag warnings were issued for most of Los Angeles County and parts of Orange County through the rest of the night and into early Thursday morning.

Triple-digit heat, active wildfires, and peak king tides collide in Southern California

Southern California faces a severe weather convergence with triple-digit heat warnings, high-bacteria warnings at popular beaches, active wildfires, and King Tide coastal flooding.

Southern California heat wave to intensity with tropical humidity, coastal flood risks

A combination of extreme heat and tropical humidity is forecast to intensify across Southern California this week, bringing triple-digit temperatures, potential mountain thunderstorms, and minor coastal flooding.

Dangerous heat wave and monsoonal storms to grip Southern California

Southern California faces a potent mix of high humidity, potential thunderstorms, and a major mid-week heatwave with valley temperatures forecasted up to 112 degrees.

Irvine dog trainer sentenced to 12 years for killing 11 dogs in his care

Kwong "Tony" Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison and his assistant Tingfeng Liu to three years following the heat stroke and trauma deaths of 11 dogs at an Irvine training academy.

Knott’s Scary Farm 2026: Ticket sale, event details released

Knott's Scary Farm tickets for the 2026 season are now on sale, with the event running select nights from Sept. 17 through Oct. 31.

Newport Beach proposes holiday restrictions after 'TikTok Takeover' triggers 400+ arrests

Newport Beach residents are demanding strict holiday checkpoints and non-resident restrictions for future 4th of July events after a viral TikTok challenge led to over 400 holiday arrests.

SoCal heat advisories extended as bacteria warnings hit major local beaches

Heat advisories across Southern California have been extended ahead of a 112-degree heat watch next week, while health officials warn beachgoers away from seven contaminated shores.

FBI swarms Irvine teen scientist's 2nd home after rental house raid

For the second time this year, authorities and hazmat crews responded to the home of an 18-year-old UC Irvine graduate conducting independent cancer research. The family's attorney says it's a misunderstanding over legal chemicals.

SoCal Heat Advisory: Triple-digit temperatures forecasted through Friday

A multi-day heat advisory has been issued for Los Angeles County, bringing triple-digit temperatures to valleys and mountain areas through Friday.

Disneyland announces $71 tickets for Anaheim residents in special limited-time offer

Disneyland Resort is launching a limited-time ticket offer for Anaheim residents with 1-day tickets starting at $71 for adults and $50 for children, valid from July 20 through October 8, 2026.