Taco Bell awarding $17M in scholarships, youth grants

Taco Bell is giving out $17 million to youth "to educate and inspire the next generation of leaders," the Irvine-based company announced Tuesday.

Irvine man arrested on federal fraud charges involving PPP loans

An Orange County man was arrested on federal charges alleging he fraudulently obtained about $5 million in Payment Protection Program loans for his sham businesses, then used the money on himself, including purchasing Ferrari, Bentley and Lamborghini sports cars.

Irvine man arrested, accused of killing his wife

The suspect called his probation officer to say he killed his wife and would wait for the police at his house. 

Woman found dead inside home in Irvine, police say

A homicide investigation is underway in Irvine after a woman was found dead inside a home.

Drone helps capture serial arson suspect in Irvine

A 41-year-old man accused of setting multiple fires along the 261 toll road in Irvine is now in custody thanks to modern technology.

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A 41-year-old man accused of setting multiple fires along the 261 toll road in Irvine in now in custody thanks to modern technology.

FBI offers $10K reward in locating missing Irvine mother, daughter in possible kidnapping

The Federal Bureau of Investigation is offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to the whereabouts of a mother and daughter who were reported missing in 2019 in Irvine. Authorities now believe the pair may have been kidnapped.

Election Results: California State Senate

Democrats entered Tuesday morning holding 29 of 40 seats in the Senate.

Advocates push to reopen youth sports in Orange County amid pandemic

A passionate plea from Orange County leaders and advocates of youth sports. They came together at Tustin Sports Park to plead their case to Governor Newsom to allow kids to get back in the game: