Costa Mesa man faces kidnapping charge after holding FOX 11 photographer at knifepoint

An Orange County man is facing a kidnapping charge after threatening a FOX 11 News photographer with a knife Friday night. The FOX 11 photographer and reporter were covering the end of a demonstration in Huntington Beach when 36-year old Christien Petersen approached them and demanded they delete any video he might be in.

Irvine man arrested after kicking puppy down flight of stairs

An Irvine man accused of repeatedly kicking a 5-month-old French bulldog puppy down a flight of stairs was arrested on April 12 and faces animal cruelty charges.

Hundreds of OC protesters demand an end to stay-at-home order

A protest against the state-mandated stay-at-home in downtown San Clemente drew a crowd of hundreds of people on Sunday.

Orange County coronavirus cases rise to 1,556, with 32 deaths

Four more COVID-19 deaths and 63 more confirmed cases of the disease were reported by Orange County health officials Saturday, bringing the county's total to 1,556 cases and 32 deaths.

More than 100 protesters call for relaxing quarantine orders in Huntington Beach

More than 100 demonstrators gathered in downtown Huntington Beach Friday to protest California's stay-at-home order issued to combat the spread of COVID-19.

81-year-old coronavirus patient emerges victorious, now recovering

An 81-year-old coronavirus patient was greeted by a sea of enthusiastic claps and cheers from nurses and physicians after emerging victorious from Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo Monday.

Orange County coronavirus cases rise to 1,376, with three more deaths

Three more COVID-19 deaths were reported Friday by Orange County health officials, increasing the death toll to nine in three days and 28 overall.

All parking along PCH in Huntington Beach to close to help slow coronavirus spread

A small business owner is fed up over the lockdown and is calling on Southern California residents to join their planned protest the day all metered parking along the Pacific Coast Highway in Huntington Beach and all beaches within Huntington Harbor will close.

Marriage services to resume at Honda Center

If your wedding was canceled or postponed due to the coronavirus pandemic…here is a slight glimmer of hope. 

Laguna Hills sues to stop the housing of COVID-19 affected homeless people in local hotel

An Orange County Superior Court judge has stopped short of granting Laguna Hills' request for a temporary restraining order to block the county's plan to house transients infected with COVID-19 at the Laguna Hills Inn.

Mazda rolls out program to provide free oil changes to healthcare workers

Irvine-based Mazda North American Operations announced on Wednesday that free standard oil changes and enhanced cleaning services for vehicles of U.S. healthcare workers will be offered at participating dealers nationwide.

Laguna Hills sues to stop housing transients with COVID-19 in hotel

In what appears to be a first in the state, Laguna Hills has sued to stop a state-and-federal program administered by Orange County to house transients infected with COVID-19 in a hotel in the southcounty city.

COVID-19 cases rise to 1,299 in Orange County

Orange County health officials reported 23 new COVID-19 cases, one day after reporting just nine new cases -- the lowest day-to-day increase since March 17 -- while the county's death toll remained unchanged at 19.  

COVID-19 cases rise to 1,221 in Orange County

Orange County officials confirmed another 85 cases of COVID-19 and one additional death Saturday, for a total of 1,221 cases and 18 deaths.

Irvine teen creates COVID-19 donation website

Like a lot of seniors in high school, Jackie Ni should be looking forward to prom and graduation right now, but it's not happening. So, he's using his time for homeschooling and something else.

Better Together: Second Harvest Food Bank

This week, we're excited to bring you a special series where we have one goal in mind; in times of crisis and challenges, we come together, and we're better off for it. We are better together, and together we are going to get through this pandemic.

Disneyland offers options for unused tickets during park closure

If you have tickets to visit the 'Happiest Place on Earth' Disneyland has new guidelines during the coronavirus pandemic.

Orange County's COVID-19 cases up to 882; death toll remains at 14

Orange County's COVID-19 cases increased from 834 on Sunday to 882 Monday, with the death toll remaining unchanged at 14.