'I thank them for the brave service': Trump says of 9 service members killed in training accident
President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the families of the eight Marines and one Navy sailor who are all presumed dead after an amphibious vehicle sank during a training mission Thursday near San Clemente Island.
President Donald Trump on Tuesday expressed his condolences to the families of the eight Marines and one Navy sailor who are all presumed dead after an amphibious vehicle sank during a training mission Thursday near San Clemente Island.
Family reflects on the loss of Marine son after mishap off San Clemente Island coast
Lance Corporal Marco Barranco of Montebello was destined to serve his country. The photo was contained in a shrine at the Barranco Family home. Their memories now bittersweet after learning their only son was missing and presumed dead in a training exercise turned tragic in the Pacific Ocean.
Lance Corporal Marco Barranco of Montebello was destined to serve his country. The photo was contained in a shrine at the Barranco Family home. Their memories now bittersweet after learning their only son was missing and presumed dead in a training exercise turned tragic in the Pacific Ocean.
Esper pays tribute to 9 service members killed in training accident
The nine service members killed when a Marine landing craft sank in hundreds of feet of water off the California coast last week during a training exercise have been identified, military officials announced on Monday.
The nine service members killed when a Marine landing craft sank in hundreds of feet of water off the California coast last week during a training exercise have been identified, military officials announced on Monday.
Orange County reports 422 new COVID-19 cases, no additional deaths
Orange County Health Care Agency officials Monday reported 422 COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 37,813, but no new deaths.
Orange County Health Care Agency officials Monday reported 422 COVID-19 cases, raising the cumulative total to 37,813, but no new deaths.
Two men charged in deadly Santa Ana street racing crash that claimed life of OC Register editor
Two alleged street racers were charged Monday -- one of them with second-degree murder and DUI counts and the other with gross vehicular manslaughter -- in a fiery crash that killed a veteran newspaper editor near his Santa Ana home.
Two alleged street racers were charged Monday -- one of them with second-degree murder and DUI counts and the other with gross vehicular manslaughter -- in a fiery crash that killed a veteran newspaper editor near his Santa Ana home.
Street racing in Santa Ana takes life of longtime OC Register editor
A longtime newspaper editor died in a fiery crash triggered by a street race involving two other drivers, Santa Ana police said.
A longtime newspaper editor died in a fiery crash triggered by a street race involving two other drivers, Santa Ana police said.
OC Supervisors approve permit that allows more businesses to move into parking lots
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a temporary permit Tuesday that allows businesses in unincorporated areas of the Orange County to move their companies into their parking lots.
The Board of Supervisors unanimously approved a temporary permit Tuesday that allows businesses in unincorporated areas of the Orange County to move their companies into their parking lots.
Anaheim police cruiser hits Black Lives Matter protester
It’s the hit that was captured live on social media, an Anaheim police cruiser colliding with a Black Lives Matter protester.
It’s the hit that was captured live on social media, an Anaheim police cruiser colliding with a Black Lives Matter protester.
Orange County reports 187 new COVID-19 cases, 15 more deaths
Orange County reported 15 coronavirus-related deaths and 187 new diagnoses Tuesday, raising the death toll to 581 and the cumulative case total to 34,833, while the county's top health officer said the number of hospital nurses falling ill with the virus was a "point of concern."
Orange County reported 15 coronavirus-related deaths and 187 new diagnoses Tuesday, raising the death toll to 581 and the cumulative case total to 34,833, while the county's top health officer said the number of hospital nurses falling ill with the virus was a "point of concern."
Outdoor trail in Mission Viejo closed after two people were bitten by coyotes
An open space trail in Mission Viejo has closed after two people were bitten by coyotes.
An open space trail in Mission Viejo has closed after two people were bitten by coyotes.
Fire in Bolsa Chica wetlands burns more than 60 acres
A brush fire in the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Huntington Beach burned about 62 acres on Sunday.
A brush fire in the Bolsa Chica wetlands in Huntington Beach burned about 62 acres on Sunday.
Newport Beach sees multiple COVID-19 cases among firefighters, lifeguards
Ten firefighters and 11 lifeguards have recently tested positive for COVID-19 in Newport Beach, officials confirmed Sunday.
Ten firefighters and 11 lifeguards have recently tested positive for COVID-19 in Newport Beach, officials confirmed Sunday.
Religious group holding services in Huntington Beach told to stop event
Huntington Beach police were handing out fliers to a religious group holding a gathering on the beach Friday night to let them know their service is not permitted by the city.
Huntington Beach police were handing out fliers to a religious group holding a gathering on the beach Friday night to let them know their service is not permitted by the city.
State officials determine Cary Jay Smith must continue registering as a sex offender
The state Attorney General's Office agreed with Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer that Cary Jay Smith, who was recently released from a state mental health hospital and ended up in Costa Mesa, must register as a sex offender.
The state Attorney General's Office agreed with Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer that Cary Jay Smith, who was recently released from a state mental health hospital and ended up in Costa Mesa, must register as a sex offender.
OC Elementary Schools apply for waiver to offer in-person instruction
The majority of California schools will offer online instruction for the fall semester, but the guidelines from Governor Newsom offer an opt out for elementary schools if they apply for a waiver.
The majority of California schools will offer online instruction for the fall semester, but the guidelines from Governor Newsom offer an opt out for elementary schools if they apply for a waiver.
Suspicious death investigation underway in Santa Ana after body discovered near riverbed
Police on Friday were investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered near the riverbed north of 5th Street in Santa Ana.
Police on Friday were investigating a suspicious death after a body was discovered near the riverbed north of 5th Street in Santa Ana.
Nail salon in Tustin moves operations outside to keep doors open amid coronavirus closures
A nail salon in Tustin has moved its operation completely outdoors in order to remain in compliance with new state guidelines released last week amid a surge in coronavirus cases in California.
A nail salon in Tustin has moved its operation completely outdoors in order to remain in compliance with new state guidelines released last week amid a surge in coronavirus cases in California.
Costa Mesa campaign to encourage face-coverings or city may impose fines
With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Costa Mesa is part of a county-wide initiative to encourage people to wear masks.“We are begging you, wear your face masks,” says Mayor Katrina Foley. “This is no big deal. It is a simple face covering but it will save people’s lives.
With the recent surge in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Costa Mesa is part of a county-wide initiative to encourage people to wear masks.“We are begging you, wear your face masks,” says Mayor Katrina Foley. “This is no big deal. It is a simple face covering but it will save people’s lives.
Admitted pedophile Cary Smith on the move after last spotted in Garden Grove
Cary Jay Smith, the convicted sex offender recently released from a state psychiatric hospital, was on the move again after he was last seen in Garden Grove, police said.
Cary Jay Smith, the convicted sex offender recently released from a state psychiatric hospital, was on the move again after he was last seen in Garden Grove, police said.
Report: Prosecutors mishandled Scott Dekraai mass murder case
California prosecutors committed malpractice and were negligent in their use of a jailhouse snitch in the case of a man convicted of killing his ex-wife and seven others at a Seal Beach hair salon in 2011, the Orange County district attorney concluded in a report released Monday.
California prosecutors committed malpractice and were negligent in their use of a jailhouse snitch in the case of a man convicted of killing his ex-wife and seven others at a Seal Beach hair salon in 2011, the Orange County district attorney concluded in a report released Monday.