Sea lion shot with pellet gun forced to be humanely euthanized due to injuries

A sea lion who was shot with a pellet gun and found in distress in Newport Beach in December was humanely euthanized due to the extent of its injuries. 

Man gets 11 years in 1985 fatal stabbing

A 64-year-old man was sentenced on Monday to 11 years in prison for the drug-related stabbing death of a young man in the mid-1980s in Garden Grove.

Six people injured during nine-car collision in Mission Viejo

Six people were injured, five of whom were listed as trauma victims, after a nine-vehicle traffic collision in Mission Viejo.

3.0-magnitude earthquake hits near Brea

A 3.0-magnitude earthquake struck Orange County this morning, according to Caltech.

Driver of Volvo sedan plows into child's bedroom in Santa Ana home

A Santa Ana family was shaken up after the driver of a Volvo slammed into their six-year-old’s bedroom wall in their home late Thursday night. 

Hazardous materials unleashed in fire at Brea aerospace manufacturing company

Some Brea residents were forced out of their homes Thursday as firefighters and a hazardous materials company dealt with a two-alarm fire that unleashed dangerous materials at an aerospace manufacturing firm, authorities said.

Young man shot to death on New Year's Day in Lake Forest

In a quiet Lake Forest neighborhood where kids often play, Orange County Sheriff’s deputies say someone shot and killed a man.

Murder investigation underway after man found wounded in Lake Forest alley dies

A man died after he was found suffering from at least one gunshot wound in an affluent Lake Forest neighborhood early Wednesday, authorities said. 

Attempted murder suspect wounded in officer-involved shooting in Costa Mesa

A possibly suicidal 26-year-old man who allegedly fired shots at a Costa Mesa Police Department officer and a civilian was wounded in an officer-involved shooting Tuesday night.

Safety first: Lyft, OCTA provide discounted, free rides on New Year's Eve

The ride-hailing service Lyft and the Orange County Transportation Authority will provide discounted or free rides on New Year's Eve to cut down on impaired driving during the holiday celebrations.

3.3 magnitude earthquake strikes Brea

Did you feel it? A 3.3 magnitude earthquake struck the Brea area Saturday morning. 

Amber Alert suspect in custody, child found safe

Authorities have canceled the Amber Alert out of Garden Grove. The California Highway Patrol and Garden Grove police say Christina Lujan and her 3-year-old daughter Josephine Lujan were found Friday evening.

Sea lion pup jumps from Aliso Beach footbridge onto coast highway

A 33-pound sea lion pup made a big jump from a footbridge on Aliso Beach to the northbound lanes of Coast Highway in Laguna Beach.