Huntington Beach middle school student expelled over unpresented 'patriotism' speech

A Huntington Beach middle school student is facing what some would call extreme consequences for a speech that he didn't present. Was patriotism the issue? Or was it his Trump-like sign-off?

Middle schooler's 'patriot'-themed speech
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A video showed a middle school student submit and show a "patriotism"-themed speech that he ended up never presenting in front of his classmates.

Immigration activists call on OC sheriff to cut ties with ICE

Upset about the deportation of local inmates, immigration leaders delivered a letter to Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes asking him to cut ties with ICE.

Video captures man throwing rocks at gas station in Santa Ana

Santa Ana police seek the public's help to identify a suspect involved in a felony vandalism incident at a Shell gas station. The suspect, a male with light brown hair, glasses, and tattoos, fled in a white Lexus LS 400.

OC Man charged with robbing bank, holding hostages day after prison release

Eric Walter Gray has been charged with robbing an Anaheim bank last month and holding three employees hostage. The robbery happened one day after he was released from prison.

Coyotes terrorizing SoCal pets, pet owners
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In Mar Vista, a coyote was seen trailing a woman walking her dog, while a coyote in Mission Viejo charging at a home because a cat was on the other side of the door.

Mark Wahlberg opens Mexican restaurant in Orange County

This weekend, Wahlberg cut the ribbon on his latest venture in Huntington Beach... a high-end Mexican restaurant featuring his tequila brand, Flecha Azul.

Keeping kids safe in the water
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Good Day LA's Koco McAboy takes us to Goldfish Swim School in Aliso Viejo.

Suspect in OC homicide case arrested at US-Mexico border

35-year-old Christopher Mendez, who was initially a person of interest, was detained at the US-Mexico border. He remains in custody and his bail was set at $2,000,000.

Disneyland employee dies
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Disneyland employees were mourning the death of a fellow cast member.

Newport Beach hit by back-to-back earthquakes

A 3.6-magnitude earthquake was followed by a 3.4-magnitude aftershock Thursday evening in Newport Beach.

Former foster teen gets master's degree from CSU Fullerton

Junely Merwin helped fight against age limits for services for college students coming from foster care. She just received her master's degree from CSU Fullerton.

California 'third striker,' who prosecutors warned posed threat to public, convicted of murder

Effrum Maland Burnett, a third-striker with a violent criminal history who prosecutors warned posed a significant threat to the public, has been convicted of stabbing another man to death.

Newport Beach Police warn of new phone scam targeting residents

The Newport Beach Police Department said scammers can manipulate their caller ID, and get info about their victims through social media.