Storm Causes Tree to Crash onto House on Amerige Street
In the early hours of February 17, a storm resulted in an incident for Rashad Sharif and his wife, who were awakened by a 40-foot pine tree falling onto their home. The couple had been asleep around 2 am when the storm’s intensity escalated. “I heard a loud noise...
Irvine police issues warning about ‘senior assassin’ game
The Irvine Police Department is warning parents about a game that’s popular amongst senior high school students. The game is called “Senior Assassin.”
Costa Mesa Passes Self-Checkout Staffing Law For Grocers, Pharmacies
Ordinance mandates that a single employee can oversee no more than 3 self-checkout machines at once. The Costa Mesa City Council voted Tuesday to approve an ordinance that will require grocery stores and retail pharmacies to staff their self-checkout areas with dedicated employees, setting a new standard for worker...
SEAACA to host pet food pantry in Downey
DOWNEY — SEAACA, in collaboration with Michelson Found Animals’ Better Neighbor Project, will host a pet food pantry Monday, Feb. 23, from 10 a.m. to noon at its Downey facility. The distribution will take place at 9777 Seaaca St., Downey. Pet owners are welcome, and no appointment is...
More Orange County Cities Eye Kratom Bans
A couple more Orange County cities could be joining the growing list of cities restricting kratom amid state and county bans and crackdowns being introduced. While some cities move to ban synthetic forms of kratom, advocates say the natural version of the plant can provide people with improved energy and focus.
9 Hole-In-The-Wall Restaurants In California That’ll Make Your Seafood Dreams Come True
Searching for incredible seafood spots in California that fulfill your ocean-fresh cravings?. These 9 hidden gems serve up the most delicious catches and breathtaking coastal views!. 1. The Crab Cooker (Newport Beach) With its fire-engine red exterior and that quirky fish sign commanding “Don’t Look Up Here,” The...
Three suspects arrested after stealing alcohol from a grocery store in south O.C.
On Tuesday night, Orange County Sheriff deputies in San Clemente received a call of stolen alcohol from the Pavilions in Talega. The deputies discovered that this same crew had committed the same crime in Lake Forest the previous week. As the deputies searched the area, they located the vehicle on...
Orange County man charged with murdering estranged wife on Valentine’s Day
An Orange County man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death inside their home over Valentine’s Day weekend after believing she had plans to meet another man, officials said. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, deputies responded around 6:30 a.m. Feb. 14,...
A national forest the size of a small state hides in plain sight near...
Cleveland National Forest covers 460,000 acres across San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties, and more than 20 million people live within a two-hour drive of it. The landscape runs from chaparral canyons and high desert up through oak and conifer forests, with meadows tucked in between. A warm, dry Mediterranean...
Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead Set to Go to Trial After Guest Claims They...
Renée Zellweger and boyfriend Ant Anstead are set to go to trial later this year after a guest accused them of negligence following an alleged injury at their California rental property. Zellweger, 56, and Anstead, 46, were sued in February 2025 by an Orange County resident, Tracey Bryn Belland, who claimed the...

















