OC man convicted of murdering man who was dumped in ocean, weighed down

Hoang Xuan Le was convicted Friday of murdering James Dao in 2019. Le and one other were charged with taking Dao out on a boat, shooting him, then dumping him in the ocean with his ankles weighed down.

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.

Trash collection services may be disrupted in several OC communities during labor strike

More than 400 sanitation workers employed by Republic Services facilities in Anaheim and Huntington Beach went on strike threatening trash services in several Orange County cities.

Westminster PD investigating attempted kidnappings of homeless women

A suspected serial predator is on the loose in Orange County and is accused of targeting homeless women in Westminster, police said.

Charges filed against mom of ex-NBA player's daughter who sucker punched opponent during basketball game

The daughter of former NBA player Corey Benjamin was captured on video sucker-punching an opponent during a youth basketball game. Now, the girl's mother, Tira Hunt, is facing criminal charges for allegedly encouraging her daughter to carry out the attack.

Plans to sell Angel Stadium violates Surplus Land Act: Report

California housing officials began examining the sales of the Angel Stadium property last fall, and in April, they issued a preliminary finding that the state law to promote affordable housing had likely been violated.

Jumbo Deal: Jack in the Box to buy Del Taco for $575M

An extra-large combo between two California fast-food giants is in the works with Jack in the Box looking to buy Del Taco.

Fishing resumes Tuesday along stretch of Orange County coast near oil spill

Seafood was tested for chemicals from oil from Oct. 14 to Nov. 3 with authorities on Monday alerting the California Department of Fish and Wildlife that the seafood was OK to resume eating.

VIDEO: Woman wanted for vehicle theft in Santa Ana

Police in Santa Ana are asking for the public’s help identifying a suspect wanted for vehicle theft.

OC high school football player injured in hazing ritual, lawsuit claims

The family of a former player for the heralded Mater Dei High School football team is suing the school for negligence, alleging he was severely injured in a team hazing ritual known as "Bodies."

Thanksgiving Giveaways for Wednesday, Nov. 24

Thanksgiving is almost here and communities across Southern California are making sure families in need will have hearty meals to enjoy during the holiday weekend.