Anaheim CA

Pacific Pearl Café, led by seasoned chef Michael Campbell, is expanding its footprint with a second location in Costa Mesa. According to the OC Register, the concept will open soon at The MET complex, 575 Anton Blvd. The café will offer the same elevated, fresh, and globally inspired offerings...

Micheal Gates, the one-time city attorney for Huntington Beach who left Surf City for a brief interval in the federal Department of Justice in Washington before returning to City Hall, is on the move again, potentially,. On Wednesday, Gates, 50, made an announcement that was widely anticipated: he’s running for...

An Endangered Missing Alert is in effect Friday in Los Angeles County for a 55-year-old woman and a 50-year-old man who were reported missing in El Monte. Jose Espinosa and Maria Espinosa were last seen Thursday at approximately 4:20 p.m. on Chico Avenue and Whitmore Street, according to the Los Angeles Police...

I have a soft spot for diners, especially the ones that feel like they’ve been frozen in time. So when I stumbled upon this retro California spot, I felt like I had walked straight into a movie set. But the real star wasn’t the décor. It was...

Crab N’ Spice continues to grow its franchise imprint in SoCal. The seafood boil concept is preparing to add an Anaheim location at 160 W. Lincoln Ave., according to plans filed with the OC Health Care Agency – Environmental Health Division. Records show a food remodel project tied...

A late-night police stop in Orange County escalated into a violent crash when a C8 Corvette driver tried to outrun officers and instead destroyed the sports car against a tree. The impact left the high-end Corvette shredded and its driver in handcuffs, a stark illustration of how quickly speed and defiance can turn a...

Barnes & Noble is making its long-awaited return to Costa Mesa, setting up a new location at South Coast Plaza in the former Macy’s Home wing, at 3333 Bear St. The OC Register reports the bookstore will feature a company-branded B&N Café for shoppers to purchase snacks and drinks.

A UPS driver who rescued a 101-year-old woman from a burning home in Orange County said he’s thankful that he happened to be in the right place at the right time. On Jan. 15, neighbors rushed over to Ann Edwards’ condo in Santa Ana after seeing heavy smoke emanating from the residence. Smoke had filled […]

Jordan Intermediate School eighth grader Minh Do took home the championship trophy at GGUSD’s 38th Annual Intermediate School Spelling Bee on January 14 after correctly spelling the word, echidna. The event was held at the Edgar District Meeting Center and marks the third year in a row that a student from Jordan...

(January 15, 2026) On Saturday, January 17, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint. The checkpoint will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the City of Santa Ana. Frequently Targeted...