Tijuana couple arrested in Irvine after multi-store Lego minifigure return scam
Police arrested Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa in connection with a coordinated Lego shoplifting and return scam involving six stores in the Irvine area.
Police arrested Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa in connection with a coordinated Lego shoplifting and return scam involving six stores in the Irvine area.
7th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County since March
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
DEA serves search warrants across Orange County
The DEA served multiple search warrants in Orange County on Wednesday.
The DEA served multiple search warrants in Orange County on Wednesday.
California man accused of swapping Legos with dried pasta in $34K Target theft ring
Jarrelle Augustine of Paramount was arrested in connection with a nationwide Target theft ring involving $34,000 of Lego sets replaced with dried pasta.
Jarrelle Augustine of Paramount was arrested in connection with a nationwide Target theft ring involving $34,000 of Lego sets replaced with dried pasta.
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.
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.
Audi driver in OC demands free gas, claims money 'isn't real' during standoff
Irvine police officers got into a bizarre negotiation with a man who refused to pay for gas, claiming currency is not a real unit of payment.
Irvine police officers got into a bizarre negotiation with a man who refused to pay for gas, claiming currency is not a real unit of payment.
2nd rattlesnake bite death reported in Southern California amid early spring surge
46-year-old Gabriela Bautista died from rattlesnake venom toxicity following a hike in Ventura County, officials said.
46-year-old Gabriela Bautista died from rattlesnake venom toxicity following a hike in Ventura County, officials said.
Southern California surf coach hailed a hero after rescue of girl, father caught on camera
Lucas Taub is gaining national recognition and being hailed a hero after rescuing a father and daughter from dangerous currents off the Southern California coast.
Lucas Taub is gaining national recognition and being hailed a hero after rescuing a father and daughter from dangerous currents off the Southern California coast.
25-year-old OC man dies after rattlesnake bite
25-year-old Julian Hernandez died on March 4, about a month after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine.
25-year-old Julian Hernandez died on March 4, about a month after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking at the Quail Hill Trailhead in Irvine.
Irvine home lab searched by FBI belongs to teen researching cancer, attorney says
The attorney of a 17-year-old UCI student whose home was searched by the FBI says his work was focused on cancer research and denies any allegations he posed a threat.
The attorney of a 17-year-old UCI student whose home was searched by the FBI says his work was focused on cancer research and denies any allegations he posed a threat.
FBI hazmat raid of Irvine home sparked by teen’s 'homemade science lab'
An Irvine gated community rental home is under FBI investigation after officers found what was believed to be a homemade science lab.
An Irvine gated community rental home is under FBI investigation after officers found what was believed to be a homemade science lab.
Report exposes new ICE hubs near California schools, clinics — See where
Federal records obtained by WIRED reveal a massive ICE expansion across California, with new offices appearing near schools and sensitive locations.
Federal records obtained by WIRED reveal a massive ICE expansion across California, with new offices appearing near schools and sensitive locations.
1 dead, 3 injured after minivan collides with Caltrans truck on 405 Freeway in Irvine
A high-speed multi-vehicle crash involving a Caltrans truck on the southbound 405 Freeway in Orange County has left one person dead and three others injured.
A high-speed multi-vehicle crash involving a Caltrans truck on the southbound 405 Freeway in Orange County has left one person dead and three others injured.
Fullerton man declared brain-dead after 5 Freeway hit-and-run crash
An Orange County family is heartbroken after the patriarch of their home was a victim of a hit-and-run crash that left him declared brain-dead.
An Orange County family is heartbroken after the patriarch of their home was a victim of a hit-and-run crash that left him declared brain-dead.
Irvine police hunt ‘less attractive’ Jason Statham lookalike in $1,700 Irvine caviar theft
Irvine police are searching for a suspect who resembles actor Jason Statham after he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a local Whole Foods.
Irvine police are searching for a suspect who resembles actor Jason Statham after he allegedly stole $1,700 worth of caviar from a local Whole Foods.
UCI Health makes history by opening nation's largest all-electric hospital
UCI Health made environmental history Wednesday with the opening of the country's largest all-electric hospital.
UCI Health made environmental history Wednesday with the opening of the country's largest all-electric hospital.
OC hospital makes environmental history
On Wednesday, UCI Health opened the nation's largest all-electric hospital in Irvine.
On Wednesday, UCI Health opened the nation's largest all-electric hospital in Irvine.
Orange County hospital makes history
A new medical center in Orange County made environmental history.
A new medical center in Orange County made environmental history.
UC Irvine opens all-electric hospital
A new medical center in Orange County will make environmental history.
A new medical center in Orange County will make environmental history.
Backstreet Boys star lookalike suspected of porch pirating
An apparent AJ McLean doppelgänger is accused of porch pirating an Irvine mail room.
An apparent AJ McLean doppelgänger is accused of porch pirating an Irvine mail room.