9 coronavirus cases reported in Orange County

The number of active coronavirus cases in Orange County rose to nine Friday, and county officials said they will henceforth provide daily online updates about the status of the illness locally.

Anaheim officials shut down convention center through end of month

Anaheim officials announced on Thursday that gatherings at the Anaheim Convention Center have been postponed through the end of the month to comply with a state directive to cancel events with 250 or more people during the coronavirus outbreak.

Santa Ana police seek public help to find a missing witness

Santa Ana police asked for public help today to find a missing female witness in an ongoing criminal investigation.

5 coronavirus cases reported in Orange County after two new cases confirmed Tuesday

Two additional patients in Orange County have tested positive for coronavirus, Orange County Health Care Agency Director Richard Sanchez told the county's Board of Supervisors Tuesday. This brings the county's total to five.

Report: No illegal meds in deaths of horses at Santa Anita

A report released Tuesday by the California Horse Racing Board on a spate of horse deaths at Santa Anita found that no illegal medications were used on the animals and 39% percent of the 23 fatalities occurred on surfaces affected by wet weather.

Police officer delivers food to resident after DoorDash driver arrested

A driver for the food delivery service DoorDash was arrested by police in the early morning hours Friday for an outstanding warrant as he was heading to deliver food to a resident in Laguna Beach.

2 'presumptive' new cases of coronavirus reported in Orange County

Orange County Health Care Agency officials on Tuesday confirmed two "presumptive positive cases of coronavirus" (COVID-19) in the county.

Man killed, woman injured after high-speed pursuit ends in fiery crash

A man was killed and a woman was injured after the driver of a Mercedes-AMG led officers on a high-speed pursuit in Newport Beach that ended when the luxury vehicle crashed and erupted into flames early Tuesday morning. 

4 Irvine firefighters quarantined after making contact with patient showing coronavirus-like symptoms

Four Irvine firefighters with the Orange County Fire Authority were placed under quarantine at a local fire station after making contact with a patient who may have the COVID-19 coronavirus, it was announced Monday. 

Cop fatally shoots gunman in Santa Ana church

A man was shot and killed by Santa Ana police in a Catholic church that also serves as a polling place in Santa Ana Sunday afternoon. 

Two meetings set Monday in Orange County on coronavirus

Orange County supervisors held an emergency meeting Monday morning to discuss a plan to train first responders and medical providers on how to handle coronavirus patients.

Wrestling coach arrested for having sexual relationship with student

On Friday, police arrested a Marina High School walk-on wrestling coach for unlawful sexual acts with a minor, the Huntington Beach Police Department said.

U.S. government says they won't use Costa Mesa to quarantine coronavirus patients

The federal government on Friday filed a notice with the court that it no longer plans to place coronavirus-infected patients at the Fairview Developmental Center in Costa Mesa.

Vegas man gets 6 months for Disneyland fight

A 34-year-old Las Vegas man pleaded guilty Thursday and was immediately sentenced to six months in jail for his part in a brawl at Disneyland that was captured on video that went viral.

Drunk driver gets 51 years to life in prison for triple fatality

A 29-year-old San Clemente woman was sentenced Thursday to 51 years to life in prison for an alcohol-fueled crash in Huntington Beach that killed two Las Vegas teenagers and an 18-year-old man on spring break.

Orange County officials declare local health emergency over coronavirus

Orange County officials declared a local health emergency Wednesday in response to the coronavirus, which has now infected more than 81,000 people worldwide.

Suspect killed, officer hurt in officer-involved shooting in Garden Grove

A suspect was killed in an officer-involved shooting Wednesday morning in Garden Grove and the officer was hospitalized with non-life threatening injuries.

Car catches fire at Disneyland parking structure

Emergency crews responded to a Disneyland parking structure Tuesday evening after a car caught on fire.