Operation Gangsta's Paradise: Feds dismantle Mexican Mafia hierarchy in Southern California

Federal agents served arrest warrants at multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday, arresting dozens of alleged members or associates of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang.

OC mother charged with felony after son's e-motorcycle crash critically injures veteran

Tommi Jo Mejer faces felony child endangerment charges after her 14-year-old son’s electric motorcycle hit-and-run collision left Ed Ashman, a Vietnam veteran, in critical condition.

Jury awards $17 million to family of homeless man killed by Tustin police

A federal jury awarded $17 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit to the family of Luis Garcia, who was fatally shot by Tustin police in 2021.

OC woman faces sentencing after registering dog to vote to 'expose' fraud

Laura Lee Yourex of Costa Mesa pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after registering her dog to vote in multiple California elections to "expose" system flaws.

Late-season spring storm brings light rain, gusty winds to Southern California

A weak spring storm brings light rain, gusty winds, and cooler temperatures to Southern California on Tuesday, with dry conditions expected by Wednesday.

Teen arrested after OC electric motorcycle hit-and-run leaves teacher, 81, critical

Ed Ashman, a beloved 81-year-old teacher and veteran, is in critical condition following a hit-and-run collision with a teenager on an electric motorcycle in Lake Forest.

Dangerous Corvette car chase in LA County
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A Corvette driver led police on a dangerous police chase, side-swiping innocent drivers before crashing into a tree.

Police chase suspect crashes Corvette into tree
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A Corvette driver led police on a dangerous police chase, side-swiping innocent drivers before crashing into a tree.

Neon green Corvette leads police chase
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A neon green Corvette leads a police chase across Los Angeles and Orange counties.

Southern California rattlesnake surge: Hiker rescued in Montecito as attacks rise

This incident marks at least the seventh rattlesnake bite in Southern California since mid-March, fueled by a record-breaking heat wave pushing snakes toward trails and residential areas.

Amber Alert canceled: 3-year-old Messiah Evans found safe in Gardena

3-year-old Messiah Evans was found safe Tuesday morning after being abducted in South Los Angeles, according to authorities.

Former OC deputy charged with child pornography, illegal surveillance

Former Orange County Sheriff's deputy Fernando Melo Flores faces felony charges for child pornography, illegal database access, and violating a restraining order.

Woman escapes attempted kidnapping outside Santa Ana workplace, police say

An Orange County woman says a man tried to grab her and force her into a van outside her Santa Ana workplace Tuesday morning, but she fought back and escaped.

Santa Ana Police investigating attempted kidnapping
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An Orange County woman says a man tried to grab her and force her into a van outside her Santa Ana workplace Tuesday morning, but she fought back and escaped.

2 Inland Empire teens hospitalized after ATV burst into flames near Zion National Park

Two Inland Empire teenagers, including the daughter of an Orange County firefighter, were severely burned when their ATV overturned and caught fire during a spring break trip to Zion National Park.