Hazmat situation forces brief evacuations in Garden Grove
A hazmat situation forced brief evacuations in Garden Grove.
A hazmat situation forced brief evacuations in Garden Grove.
Operation Firewall: 341 arrested, 40 children rescued in massive SoCal exploitation sweep
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
Operation Firewall, a sweeping two-week multi-agency task force operation spanning five Southern California counties, resulted in 341 arrests and 40 child rescues.
Anaheim woman killed in domestic violence shooting as advocates warn of growing crisis
A woman was shot and killed in Anaheim, and police say her boyfriend later opened fire on neighboring homes before being taken into custody.
A woman was shot and killed in Anaheim, and police say her boyfriend later opened fire on neighboring homes before being taken into custody.
Woman allegedly shot by boyfriend; Neighbor's home also shot
A woman was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend. The woman's neighbor's home in Anaheim was also shot up by the alleged gunman.
A woman was allegedly shot and killed by her boyfriend. The woman's neighbor's home in Anaheim was also shot up by the alleged gunman.
Disneyland announces major park hopping policy change
Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11 a.m. park hopping restriction on June 9, allowing guests to switch between parks at any time.
Disneyland Resort will officially eliminate its 11 a.m. park hopping restriction on June 9, allowing guests to switch between parks at any time.
Santa Ana votes to restrict fully automated self-checkouts: What to know
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously passed a retail staffing ordinance requiring grocery and drug stores to mandate human-to-machine ratios at self-checkout kiosks.
The Santa Ana City Council unanimously passed a retail staffing ordinance requiring grocery and drug stores to mandate human-to-machine ratios at self-checkout kiosks.
Laguna Beach bans pop-up tents and canopies
Beachgoers headed to Laguna Beach should be aware of the city’s new shade structure policy.
Beachgoers headed to Laguna Beach should be aware of the city’s new shade structure policy.
Laguna Beach bans pop-up tents and canopies
Laguna Beach is cracking down in oversized beach structures.
Laguna Beach is cracking down in oversized beach structures.
E-bike injuries top cause of OC pediatric ER visits, DA says
Electric bike injuries are now the leading cause of pediatric ER visits in Orange County as California cracks down on high-speed sales and prosecutes parents for illegal riding.
Electric bike injuries are now the leading cause of pediatric ER visits in Orange County as California cracks down on high-speed sales and prosecutes parents for illegal riding.
Kars4Kids ads banned in California for violating false advertising law
A California judge has banned the Kars4Kids jingle unless it discloses that donations fund Orthodox Jewish outreach programs rather than local children.
A California judge has banned the Kars4Kids jingle unless it discloses that donations fund Orthodox Jewish outreach programs rather than local children.
Man crushed to death while digging hole under Santa Ana bridge
A man was crushed to death while digging under a bridge in Santa Ana on Tuesday, authorities said.
A man was crushed to death while digging under a bridge in Santa Ana on Tuesday, authorities said.
OC mother faces manslaughter charges after son's e-motorcycle kills Vietnam veteran
Prosecutors allege Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, permitted her son to ride the high-powered 2025 Surron Ultra Bee despite prior police warnings that the vehicle was illegal for a child to operate.
Prosecutors allege Tommi Jo Mejer, 51, permitted her son to ride the high-powered 2025 Surron Ultra Bee despite prior police warnings that the vehicle was illegal for a child to operate.
13-year-old killed after losing control of electric motorcycle in Garden Grove
A 13-year-old boy died in Garden Grove after crashing an illegal electric motorcycle, sparking new debates over parental liability and e-bike safety in Orange County.
A 13-year-old boy died in Garden Grove after crashing an illegal electric motorcycle, sparking new debates over parental liability and e-bike safety in Orange County.
Southern California forecast: Here's what to expect for Mother's Day weekend
A hot Mother’s Day is on tap in Southern California, with some areas set to reach triple digits.
A hot Mother’s Day is on tap in Southern California, with some areas set to reach triple digits.
Rapper Kodak Black arrested on drug trafficking charge, records show
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
Bill Kapri, known professionally as Kodak Black, was booked into the Orange County Jail on Wednesday, according to records.
50+ sloths dead in failed Sloth World project; Florida leaders want accountability
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
Florida leaders and sloth experts are calling for more accountability over Sloth World after dozens of sloths connected to the previously planned attraction have died.
'Wild & Crazy Taco Night' happening in Orange County
Chefs from across Orange County will compete for "Best Taco" and "Most Innovative Taco."
Chefs from across Orange County will compete for "Best Taco" and "Most Innovative Taco."
California Voter Guide: 2026 primary deadlines, races & candidates
Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.
Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.
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.
OC veteran, 81, dies weeks after being struck by teen on e-motorcycle
Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.
Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.



















