Face masks no longer required in Orange County but are “strongly recommended” health officials say
Orange County residents the next time you go out in public you may not need your face mask anymore.
Orange County residents the next time you go out in public you may not need your face mask anymore.
Man charged with poisoning 8 homeless people, filming victims' reactions to eating laced food
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
The Orange County District Attorney's office Thursday announced charges against a man accused of poisoning eight homeless people, including an elderly person, in a series of attacks that were videotaped to record the victims’ reactions to eating food laced with oleoresin capsicum, which is twice as strong as the pepper spray used by police.
Bringing Back Business: SoCal soul food eatery reopens for limited dine-in service
A Southern California soul food favorite is back open for limited dine-in service.
A Southern California soul food favorite is back open for limited dine-in service.
Bringing Back Business: Georgia Restaurant gains community support
A southern food restaurant with two SoCal locations says it has gained community support and is now open for dine-in service.
A southern food restaurant with two SoCal locations says it has gained community support and is now open for dine-in service.
Grad Standout: La Habra high football star bound for Northern Arizona University
Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books. He will attend Northern Arizona University to study biology.
Jonathan Garcia likes to hit people on the football field just as much as he enjoys hitting the books. He will attend Northern Arizona University to study biology.
Former employee accused of murdering owner of auto repair shop in Costa Mesa
A former employee at an auto repair shop in Costa Mesa is accused of killing his old boss, authorities announced Tuesday.
A former employee at an auto repair shop in Costa Mesa is accused of killing his old boss, authorities announced Tuesday.
OC health officer resigns after threats over requiring residents to wear face masks
Orange County's chief health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, resigned Monday night because of the backlash she faced when she ordered county residents last month to wear face coverings when going out in public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County's chief health officer, Dr. Nichole Quick, resigned Monday night because of the backlash she faced when she ordered county residents last month to wear face coverings when going out in public amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Orange County reports 113 new coronavirus cases
Orange County health officials Monday reported 113 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county's cumulative total to 7,527, but the number of deaths remained unchanged at 177.
Orange County health officials Monday reported 113 new COVID-19 cases, bringing the county's cumulative total to 7,527, but the number of deaths remained unchanged at 177.
Red Flag conditions return to Southland: High winds, low humidity
A red flag warning signifying a high risk of wildfire will be in effect in the Southland through Monday night because of gusty winds and very low humidity in much of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
A red flag warning signifying a high risk of wildfire will be in effect in the Southland through Monday night because of gusty winds and very low humidity in much of Los Angeles, Ventura and Santa Barbara counties.
Honoring George Floyd: Processions, memorial services underway across Southland
Multiple processions and memorial services to commemorate George Floyd were underway across Southland on Monday. The events come a day ahead of his planned six-hour funeral in his hometown of Houston.
Multiple processions and memorial services to commemorate George Floyd were underway across Southland on Monday. The events come a day ahead of his planned six-hour funeral in his hometown of Houston.
Suspect in custody after two-hour high-speed pursuit from Seal Beach to Los Angeles and ended in Banning
The CHP pursued a suspect in a Dodge Durango in a two-hour high-speed chase that started in Seal Beach and continued to Los Angeles on Sunday.
The CHP pursued a suspect in a Dodge Durango in a two-hour high-speed chase that started in Seal Beach and continued to Los Angeles on Sunday.
OC judge refuses to dump charges against surgeon, girlfriend accused of drugging, raping women
A judge refused Friday to dismiss charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend, who are accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women, and set a hearing for next Friday to consider whether the District Attorney's Office should be kicked off the case.
A judge refused Friday to dismiss charges against a Newport Beach surgeon and his girlfriend, who are accused of drugging and sexually assaulting multiple women, and set a hearing for next Friday to consider whether the District Attorney's Office should be kicked off the case.
SoCal George Floyd protests, vigils prevail on day of his Minneapolis memorial service
Peaceful protests prevailed in Southern California on Thursday while those who loved George Floyd along with prolific people in the African American community attended his memorial service nearly 2,000 miles away in Minneapolis.
Peaceful protests prevailed in Southern California on Thursday while those who loved George Floyd along with prolific people in the African American community attended his memorial service nearly 2,000 miles away in Minneapolis.
Man arrested for allegedly waving gun at protester in Newport Beach
A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly waving a gun at a protester during an argument in Newport Beach.
A 48-year-old man was arrested for allegedly waving a gun at a protester during an argument in Newport Beach.
George Floyd protests continue: Peaceful demonstrations prevail across Southland on Wednesday
Following a day of peaceful protests across Southern California, additional demonstrations were held Wednesday in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd as Angelenos continued to call for justice.
Following a day of peaceful protests across Southern California, additional demonstrations were held Wednesday in the aftermath of the death of George Floyd as Angelenos continued to call for justice.
Car careens through crowd of peaceful protesters in Newport Beach; driver in custody
Peaceful protesters in Newport Beach had to flee from the scene Wednesday afternoon as a vehicle careened through the crowd.
Peaceful protesters in Newport Beach had to flee from the scene Wednesday afternoon as a vehicle careened through the crowd.
OC Sheriffs investigating deputy who wore group symbols on uniform
An Orange County sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave for wearing symbols associated with extremist groups on his uniform at Costa Mesa's protest against police misconduct on Monday.
An Orange County sheriff's deputy has been placed on administrative leave for wearing symbols associated with extremist groups on his uniform at Costa Mesa's protest against police misconduct on Monday.
Police protests in several OC cities peaceful
Peaceful protests against police brutality were held Tuesday in Brea and Yorba Linda, while Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do bemoaned the series of in-custody deaths that have sparked unrest nationally.
Peaceful protests against police brutality were held Tuesday in Brea and Yorba Linda, while Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do bemoaned the series of in-custody deaths that have sparked unrest nationally.
Curfew issued for Los Angeles County, additional cities for Tuesday night to curb unrest
Cities and counties across Southern California are beginning to impose curfews again for Tuesday night in an attempt to curb civil unrest.
Cities and counties across Southern California are beginning to impose curfews again for Tuesday night in an attempt to curb civil unrest.
OC law enforcement brace for protests in Anaheim, Costa Mesa
Orange County law enforcement braced for several protests Monday evening as police brutality protesters staged gatherings in Anaheim and Costa Mesa.
Orange County law enforcement braced for several protests Monday evening as police brutality protesters staged gatherings in Anaheim and Costa Mesa.