Memorial grows for HBPD Officer Nicholas Vella killed in helicopter crash
Investigators say the pilot reported having mechanical difficulties before the crash that killed an officer and injured another.
Investigators say the pilot reported having mechanical difficulties before the crash that killed an officer and injured another.
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.
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.
56 arrested in Orange County human trafficking operation
Sixteen victims were recovered as part of a human trafficking bust in Orange County, including two under the age of 16.
Sixteen victims were recovered as part of a human trafficking bust in Orange County, including two under the age of 16.
Elementary school in Garden Grove creates 'calming room' for students
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
Elementary school in Garden Grove creates 'calming room' for students
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
It is designed to give students a break and offers tools like comfortable seating, calm lighting, toys, coloring and yoga.
Disneyland drops mask requirement for fully vaccinated guests
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Beginning Thursday, Disneyland will no longer be requiring face masks for fully vaccinated guests both indoors and outdoors, park officials announced.
Ex-prosecutor accuses OC DA Todd Spitzer of raising race as issue in death penalty case
Spitzer allegedly told a group of prosecutors discussing the case of a Black murder defendant that some Black men intentionally date white women to escape "bad circumstances or bad situations."
Spitzer allegedly told a group of prosecutors discussing the case of a Black murder defendant that some Black men intentionally date white women to escape "bad circumstances or bad situations."
Allegations of racism in OC DA's office
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer allegedly told a group of prosecutors discussing the case of a Black murder defendant that some Black men intentionally date white women to escape "bad circumstances or bad situations," according to a December memo written by a recently fired prosecutor.
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer allegedly told a group of prosecutors discussing the case of a Black murder defendant that some Black men intentionally date white women to escape "bad circumstances or bad situations," according to a December memo written by a recently fired prosecutor.
California ends mask mandate, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
California to end mask mandate Wednesday, but not all counties are ditching masks
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
Most, but not all, California counties will soon move on from the indoor mask mandate.
OCTA, Teamsters reach tentative agreement to avoid bus driver strike
Orange County Transportation Authority officials Tuesday reached a tentative agreement with its bus drivers that will avoid a threatened strike.
Orange County Transportation Authority officials Tuesday reached a tentative agreement with its bus drivers that will avoid a threatened strike.
OCTA, Teamsters continue negotiations to avert strike
Teamster Local 952 Secretary-Treasurer Eric Jimenez said on Friday the main hangup in the negotiations has been lunches and breaks for drivers. He said union members believe the law requires the agency to provide times for drivers to take a lunch or other breaks.
Teamster Local 952 Secretary-Treasurer Eric Jimenez said on Friday the main hangup in the negotiations has been lunches and breaks for drivers. He said union members believe the law requires the agency to provide times for drivers to take a lunch or other breaks.
Celebrating the champs: Disneyland hosts LA Rams stars
LA Rams stars Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford took their families to the happiest place on Earth following the team's Super Bowl LVI victory.
LA Rams stars Aaron Donald, Cooper Kupp and Matthew Stafford took their families to the happiest place on Earth following the team's Super Bowl LVI victory.
How a sports agent born in Iran fell in love with NFL football
The road to the Super Bowl is not paved by just the athletes. There are so many people working behind the scenes, like Bardia Ghahremani.
The road to the Super Bowl is not paved by just the athletes. There are so many people working behind the scenes, like Bardia Ghahremani.
OCDA clears deputy of criminal wrongdoing in fatal shooting of Kurt Reinhold
Orange County prosecutors Friday cleared an Orange County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 42-year-old Kurt Reinhold during a deadly struggle in San Clemente on Sept. 23, 2020.
Orange County prosecutors Friday cleared an Orange County sheriff's deputy who fatally shot 42-year-old Kurt Reinhold during a deadly struggle in San Clemente on Sept. 23, 2020.
Pursuit suspects who fled into Santa Ana neighborhood taken into custody
Two pursuit suspects who ran into a residential area in Santa Ana were taken into custody, officials said.
Two pursuit suspects who ran into a residential area in Santa Ana were taken into custody, officials said.
Large fire erupts in Laguna Beach
A fire that sparked in Laguna Beach prompted school closures and mandatory evacuation orders.
A fire that sparked in Laguna Beach prompted school closures and mandatory evacuation orders.
Multimillionaire who became international fugitive after strangling his wife sentenced to 15 years
Peter Chadwick told an Orange County judge that he was sorry for killing 46-year-old Quee Choo Chadwick, calling her a loving and caring person. The paid shared three children.
Peter Chadwick told an Orange County judge that he was sorry for killing 46-year-old Quee Choo Chadwick, calling her a loving and caring person. The paid shared three children.
Disneyland parking trams return after nearly 2 years
The Disneyland trams have been out of service for nearly two years but will be returning later this month.
The Disneyland trams have been out of service for nearly two years but will be returning later this month.
Brush fire sparks in Laguna Beach, prompting evacuation orders
A brush fire sparked in the Emerald Bay community.
A brush fire sparked in the Emerald Bay community.



















