'Self-described incel' accused of harassing women outside OC bars; wanted for hate crimes
Police are asking for the public's help in finding a man accused of harassing women outside bars and then attacking several people.
More ducks, geese killed by pellet gun fire in Costa Mesa park
Multiple ducks and geese have died after being found shot with a pellet gun at TeWinkle Park. Four other ducks were found killed in the park last month.
4 ducks shot and killed at Costa Mesa park
“I am saddened to hear about this animal abuse at TeWinkle Park. The City is taking measures to prevent this from happening again. Please report any information about these crimes to help our police officers hold the perpetrators accountable," Costa Mesa Mayor John Stephens said.
Santa Ana soccer coach charged with sexually assaulting 14-year-old girl
Joshua Clever was officially charged Monday with sexually assaulting a 14-year-old girl he met through his coaching job. He faces 12 felony counts.
Santa Ana youth soccer coach arrested for allegedly molesting 14-year-old
A youth soccer coach from Santa Ana was arrested for alleged molestation and possession of child pornography.
Aiden Leos case: Costa Mesa couple plead not guilty in shooting that killed 6-year-old boy
A Costa Mesa couple who were ordered last month to stand trial in connection with the fatal shooting of a 6-year-old boy on a freeway in Costa Mesa, allegedly in a road rage incident, pleaded not guilty again Tuesday.
2 gang members wanted in man's shooting death in Anaheim arrested
Orange County sheriff's deputies arrested a second suspect wanted for the December murder of an Costa Mesa father in Anaheim.
OC baseball park renamed after beloved coach John Altobelli
It was an emotional day at Orange Coast College on Saturday as many honored beloved coach John Altobelli.
Orange County music teacher charged with molesting young girls over a decade
According to police, Anthony Bruccoliere began assaulting two girls for years, beginning when they were just four and five years old.
Costa Mesa police chase: Suspect taken into custody
An alleged armed suspect led authorities on a pursuit through Orange County
Police seek man who sexually assaulted two women in Costa Mesa
The two female victims said they were assaulted by a man who was between 25 and 30 years old and between 5 feet, 8 inches and 6 feet tall. He was last seen wearing dark pants, a dark hooded sweatshirt and a dark-colored face mask.
Green Day singer Billie Joe Armstrong's stolen classic car recovered in OC
The Costa Mesa Police Department announced Wednesday the cherished classic car belonging to Green Day’s lead vocalist, Billie Joe Armstrong, has been recovered days after it was reported stolen.
Classic car owned by Green Day singer reported stolen in Costa Mesa
“This car is near and dear to all our hearts and has been in the GD [Green Day] family for over 30 years,” Armstrong tweeted.
Yelp's Top 100: 3 OC and 1 Malibu restaurants make the cut for 2022
Hungry? These four California hot spots made the cut in Yelp's annual top-100 restaurant list.
OC woman charged after allegedly stealing $328,000 worth of items from department stores
An Orange County woman is wanted after she allegedly stole about $328,000 worth of items from department stores across the area.
DUI driver who killed Costa Mesa firefighter sentenced to 15-years-to-life in prison
Stephen Taylor Scarpa, 28, was driving under the influence of various drugs when he fatally struck a Costa Mesa firefighter bicycling on a Mission Viejo sidewalk. He was sentenced Friday to 15 years to life in prison.
Trial begins for man accused of killing firefighter in Mission Viejo crash
Stephen Taylor Scarpa faces a sentence of 15 years to life if convicted in the 2018 death of 44-year-old Mike Kreza, a Costa Mesa Fire Department captain.



















