Man charged with aggravated kidnapping for ransom petitions for release as OC reduces jail population
A man charged with aggravated kidnapping for ransom and extortion is the first Orange County inmate to petition to be released on his own recognizance following a judge’s order Friday that ordered the Orange County Jail’s population be reduced by half.
A man charged with aggravated kidnapping for ransom and extortion is the first Orange County inmate to petition to be released on his own recognizance following a judge’s order Friday that ordered the Orange County Jail’s population be reduced by half.
Organizers: More than halfway through petition signatures needed to place recall of Gov. Newsom on ballot
Organizers say they've collected more than 800,000 signatures in their petition. They have until March 2021 to turn in the signatures.
Organizers say they've collected more than 800,000 signatures in their petition. They have until March 2021 to turn in the signatures.
Police find missing 71-year-old La Habra woman
Police have found a 71-year-old woman safe who went missing on Sunday in La Habra.
Police have found a 71-year-old woman safe who went missing on Sunday in La Habra.
Orange County officials blast judge's order to cut jail population by half
The outgoing chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors added her voice to criticism of a judge's ruling ordering Sheriff Don Barnes to reduce the county's jail population by half to allow for more social distancing among inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The outgoing chair of the Orange County Board of Supervisors added her voice to criticism of a judge's ruling ordering Sheriff Don Barnes to reduce the county's jail population by half to allow for more social distancing among inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County reports 2,091 new cases of COVID-19, record hospitalizations
Orange County reported 2,091 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 additional deaths on Saturday while again setting a new record for hospitalizations related to the coronavirus.
Orange County reported 2,091 new cases of COVID-19 and 18 additional deaths on Saturday while again setting a new record for hospitalizations related to the coronavirus.
Judge orders OC sheriff to reduce jail population due to COVID-19
A Superior Court judge has ordered Sheriff Don Barnes to reduce Orange County's jail population by half to allow for more social distancing among inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Superior Court judge has ordered Sheriff Don Barnes to reduce Orange County's jail population by half to allow for more social distancing among inmates during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Vandals strike beloved 244-year-old church in Orange County
A beloved church in Orange County that was forced to close its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic was found vandalized Friday morning.
A beloved church in Orange County that was forced to close its doors amid the COVID-19 pandemic was found vandalized Friday morning.
Anaheim shooting suspect throws himself out window
A four-hour barricade situation came to a dramatic ending after a shooting suspect threw himself out of a window from the second floor of an apartment building in Anaheim on Friday morning, authorities said. After jumping out of the window, he was taken into custody by police.
A four-hour barricade situation came to a dramatic ending after a shooting suspect threw himself out of a window from the second floor of an apartment building in Anaheim on Friday morning, authorities said. After jumping out of the window, he was taken into custody by police.
Woman charged in DUI crash that killed couple, injured their 3 young children
A horrific crash in Newport Beach Tuesday night night took the life of a young couple and left their three children injured, officials said.
A horrific crash in Newport Beach Tuesday night night took the life of a young couple and left their three children injured, officials said.
'Crisis' situation: OC hospitals told to add space, cancel elective surgeries amid COVID-19 surge
With COVID-19 hospitalizations at a high, Orange County hospitals were being directed Thursday to implement surge plans and cancel elective surgeries in response to a "crisis" situation that could cause the emergency medical system to "collapse."
With COVID-19 hospitalizations at a high, Orange County hospitals were being directed Thursday to implement surge plans and cancel elective surgeries in response to a "crisis" situation that could cause the emergency medical system to "collapse."
Orange County preparing for first Pfizer vaccine shipment
As Orange County sets a new record for positive COVID-19 cases reported in a single day, area hospitals are preparing to receive the first shipment of the Pfizer-manufactured vaccine.
As Orange County sets a new record for positive COVID-19 cases reported in a single day, area hospitals are preparing to receive the first shipment of the Pfizer-manufactured vaccine.
Holiday Heroes: Blaze Bernstein's parents on the secret to coping with grief
On this night before Hanukkah we get wisdom from the Bernstein family of Orange County.
On this night before Hanukkah we get wisdom from the Bernstein family of Orange County.
Bond Fire: All remaining evacuation orders in Orange County downgraded to warnings
A brush fire that has blackened 7,375 acres and destroyed 31 buildings since being triggered by a Silverado Canyon house fire last week was 75% contained as dry, windy weather was forecast for Tuesday.
A brush fire that has blackened 7,375 acres and destroyed 31 buildings since being triggered by a Silverado Canyon house fire last week was 75% contained as dry, windy weather was forecast for Tuesday.
Thousands of SoCal Edison customers without power amid heightened fire danger
More than 59,000 Southern California Edison customers were without power Tuesday morning amid heightened fire danger as strong Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.
More than 59,000 Southern California Edison customers were without power Tuesday morning amid heightened fire danger as strong Santa Ana winds swept across Southern California.
Orange County reports 1,964 new COVID-19 cases, 877 in hospitals
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Orange County continued to soar on Monday, with health officials reporting nearly 30 more patient admissions since Sunday, continuing a concerning trend this month.
COVID-19 hospitalizations in Orange County continued to soar on Monday, with health officials reporting nearly 30 more patient admissions since Sunday, continuing a concerning trend this month.
Orange County Sheriff says deputies will not enforce Gov. Newsom's new stay-at-home order
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is doubling down on his stance that deputies will not enforce the stay-at-home orders.
Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes is doubling down on his stance that deputies will not enforce the stay-at-home orders.
Diners, shoppers take advantage of services as Gov. Newsom's stay-at-home order kicks in tonight
Hours before sweeping new health restrictions went into effect for Southern California counties, diners and shoppers took advantage of soon-to-be-unavailable services while business owners prepared for yet more changes.
Hours before sweeping new health restrictions went into effect for Southern California counties, diners and shoppers took advantage of soon-to-be-unavailable services while business owners prepared for yet more changes.
Bond Fire: 6,400 acres, hundreds of firefighters staying on the front lines
Some of the evacuation orders were lifted hours after the fires broke out.
Some of the evacuation orders were lifted hours after the fires broke out.
Smoke Advisory issued amid Bond, Airport fires
Regulators say air quality is being affected throughout northern and central Orange County and the Long Beach area.
Regulators say air quality is being affected throughout northern and central Orange County and the Long Beach area.
Bond Fire update: 6,400 acres burned, 10 percent contained
FOX 11's Koco McAboy has the latest on the Bond Fire in Orange County. The fire forced thousands to evacuate.
FOX 11's Koco McAboy has the latest on the Bond Fire in Orange County. The fire forced thousands to evacuate.