Anaheim Ducks hire Greg Cronin as new head coach

Cronin spent the last five seasons as the coach of the Colorado Eagles, the AHL affiliate of the Colorado Avalanche. This will be his first NHL head coaching job.

Laguna Hills High School threat suspect arrested

The suspect, 29-year-old Eugene Thomas Jenkins, allegedly sent threats to Laguna Hills High School staff and students after a championship football game. Authorities said he also targeted the senior graduation ceremony.

Good Samaritans save girl from drowning in Irvine pool

Bystanders in Irvine are being hailed as heroes after saving a young girl from drowning at a community pool.

Orange County nurse home after suffering 'near fatal' injury in Costa Rica

A Mission Viejo nurse who suffered a near fatal spinal cord injury while on vacation in Costa Rica has returned home for treatment at the same hospital where she works.

1 killed, 2 injured in broadside crash in Irvine

A full car was broadsided in Irvine. One of the passengers was killed and two others were taken to the hospital.

Orange County influencer Jackie Miller James in coma after aneurysm ruptures

Lifestyle and beauty influencer Jackie Miller James is in a medically induced coma after she suffered a ruptured aneurysm — just one week before she was due to give birth to a baby girl.

'House poor' homeowners live in these California cities

Fourteen cities from California dominated the list analyzing the top cities with the most "house poor" homeowners, according to the Chamber of Commerce.

Man accused of setting massive 2018 Holy Fire acquitted of arson

An attorney for Forrest Gordon Clark, 56, argued during the trial that law enforcement experts made a "rush to judgment" in accusing him of setting the fire that burned 23,000 acres and destroyed 18 structures.

Dogs found with snouts taped shut in Irvine; woman arrested

The suspect, 21-year-old Gabriela Barrera, admitted to officers she taped the dogs' snouts shut to keep them from barking and nipping at the other dogs.

San Clemente attack: 9 teens suspected in beating of 3 Marines

Nine juveniles suspected in the weekend beating of three Marines near the San Clemente Pier were arrested Tuesday.

Toothless 11-year-old dog saves dog brother from coyote attack in Mission Viejo

Earlier this month Vinny, the 11-year-old Maltese-Dachshund mix, heard his brother shrieking in pain after a coyote attack in their backyard. He jumped in to save him.

Illegal gambling house in Westminster raided; 7 arrested

During the raid, authorities recovered about $5,000 in cash, over 17 grams of suspected methamphetamine, and five gaming machines.

Mission Viejo nurse seriously injured on Costa Rica vacation

A Mission Viejo nurse was seriously injured after she was struck by a falling tree branch while on a hike with her husband in Costa Rica, friends say.

OC nurse seriously injured in Costa Rica
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A Mission Viejo nurse was seriously injured after she was struck by a falling tree branch while on a hike with her husband in Costa Rica, friends say.

San Clemente attack: 5 juveniles arrested for attack on group of Marines

Four male juveniles and one female juvenile were booked on suspicion of assault with a deadly weapon, but deputies said earlier this week the attack may have involved as many as 30.

These Disneyland rides are temporarily closing

Several of Disneyland's classic rides will be temporarily closed beginning June 5 due to scheduled renovations.

Rail service resumes in San Clemente after landslide

Passenger service was halted in April when the slope behind the Casa Romantica Cultural Center and Gardens began to slide, prompting the city to start emergency work to stabilize the hillside.