OC residents protest lithium battery plant
Residents and leaders in Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano are speaking out against a proposed lithium battery storage plant near Saddleback College.
Residents and leaders in Laguna Niguel, Mission Viejo and San Juan Capistrano are speaking out against a proposed lithium battery storage plant near Saddleback College.
Triple-digit heat, chance of thunderstorms in California forecast: What to expect
According to the NWS, temperatures in Los Angeles and Orange counties will reach the upper 80s and peak on Friday at around 94 before a gradual cooldown.
According to the NWS, temperatures in Los Angeles and Orange counties will reach the upper 80s and peak on Friday at around 94 before a gradual cooldown.
2 Powerball tickets worth $1.3 million sold in California
One of the two Powerball tickets worth $1.3 million was sold in Orange County.
One of the two Powerball tickets worth $1.3 million was sold in Orange County.
Dad stabbed in front of 6-year-old son
A dad was stabbed to death in front of his young son in Tustin.
A dad was stabbed to death in front of his young son in Tustin.
California dad stabbed to death in front of 6-year-old son, no charges filed
Stephen Mendez was stabbed and killed at a Tustin gas station on May 24. A suspect has been arrested, but no charges have been filed yet.
Stephen Mendez was stabbed and killed at a Tustin gas station on May 24. A suspect has been arrested, but no charges have been filed yet.
Fisherman found after being reported missing off coast of Dana Point
A man who went missing while fishing off the coast of Dana Point has been found safe, the US Coast Guard said.
A man who went missing while fishing off the coast of Dana Point has been found safe, the US Coast Guard said.
UC Irvine police searching for man suspected of rape on campus
UC Irvine police are searching for a man suspected of committing a rape on campus earlier this month.
UC Irvine police are searching for a man suspected of committing a rape on campus earlier this month.
OC in-home behavioral therapist charged with molesting boy with autism
Salvador Armando Arriaga faces a felony charge and could receive 25 years to life if convicted.
Salvador Armando Arriaga faces a felony charge and could receive 25 years to life if convicted.
California dad dies after car plunges off cliff during driving lesson with teen daughter
James Politoski's daughter, who had a driver's permit, was behind the wheel and sustained significant injuries, police said.
James Politoski's daughter, who had a driver's permit, was behind the wheel and sustained significant injuries, police said.
This California city is taking a 'zero-tolerance' approach to illegal street vendors
According to the city, Code Enforcement officers will begin patrols in June.
According to the city, Code Enforcement officers will begin patrols in June.
Child allegedly shoots, kills man with flare gun in Huntington Beach
Police arrested a boy on Friday night after he allegedly shot and killed a man with a flare gun in Huntington Beach.
Police arrested a boy on Friday night after he allegedly shot and killed a man with a flare gun in Huntington Beach.
Ex OC city councilmember lied about her residency while on council, running for mayor: DA
The charges stem from Tammy Kim's residency claims during her 2024 mayoral campaign and while serving on the City Council.
The charges stem from Tammy Kim's residency claims during her 2024 mayoral campaign and while serving on the City Council.
Warrant issued for alleged serial cat killer in Santa Ana after court no-show
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 46, is accused of luring neighborhood cats to his property where he harmed or killed them between Nov. 2024 and Apr. 2025 in Santa Ana and Westminster, according to police.
Alejandro Oliveros Acosta, 46, is accused of luring neighborhood cats to his property where he harmed or killed them between Nov. 2024 and Apr. 2025 in Santa Ana and Westminster, according to police.
California's highest median home sale prices are in these 6 cities
Six of California's major metro areas ranked in the top 10 priciest housing markets in America.
Six of California's major metro areas ranked in the top 10 priciest housing markets in America.
Ex-OC cop caught drinking, dancing at Stagecoach while claiming disability charged with fraud
Nicole Brown faces 15 felony charges for allegedly faking a head injury to steal over $600,000 in workers' compensation. Brown is accused of skiing and snowboarding, competing in 5k races, and going to Disneyland while being paid her full police salary while claiming she wasn't physically able to work.
Nicole Brown faces 15 felony charges for allegedly faking a head injury to steal over $600,000 in workers' compensation. Brown is accused of skiing and snowboarding, competing in 5k races, and going to Disneyland while being paid her full police salary while claiming she wasn't physically able to work.
Santa Ana USD votes to lay off hundreds of teachers and staff
The Santa Ana Unified School board moved forward with a vote finalizing layoffs for approximately 262 positions, including teachers, counselors, and coaches at campuses throughout the district.
The Santa Ana Unified School board moved forward with a vote finalizing layoffs for approximately 262 positions, including teachers, counselors, and coaches at campuses throughout the district.
Santa Ana Unified USD votes to lay off teachers, staff
The Santa Ana Unified School District voted to lay off more teachers and staff.
The Santa Ana Unified School District voted to lay off more teachers and staff.
Dr. Bean's journey from Vietnam to OC Superintendent
Bob DeCastro shares the inspiring story of one of Orange County's top educators.
Bob DeCastro shares the inspiring story of one of Orange County's top educators.
California braces for triple-digit heat as dangerous weather pattern looms: What to know
Southern California is set to experience a warming trend as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region.
Southern California is set to experience a warming trend as a ridge of high pressure moves into the region.
5 suspects linked to transnational organized crime ring arrested in Fontana: Police
The five suspects - Jhon Osoroarias, Jesus Hernandezchavez, John Fredy Sanabria, Duber Salarte, and Isneidy Valencia - were booked on various charges including burglary and possession of narcotics.
The five suspects - Jhon Osoroarias, Jesus Hernandezchavez, John Fredy Sanabria, Duber Salarte, and Isneidy Valencia - were booked on various charges including burglary and possession of narcotics.