Orange County demolishes unfinished Vietnam War memorial mired in corruption scandal
LOS ANGELES - An Orange County Public Works crew has demolished a Vietnam War memorial that was left unfinished in Mile Square Regional Park in Fountain Valley. In 2023, then-Supervisor Andrew Do allocated $1 million in First District discretionary funds to the nonprofit Viet America Society for the design and...
A wanted suspect was arrested again in Anaheim on drug charges
In March, a police officer working at Anaheim’s Real Time Crime Center (RTCC) was monitoring cameras along Beach Blvd when they observed what appeared to be a hand-to-hand drug transaction, according to the Anaheim Police Department. At the time, no police officers were immediately available to respond. However, the...
Three O.C. burglars in a stolen vehicle were arrested and now face meth charges...
On Tuesday, just before noon, Orange County Sheriff FLOCK cameras alerted deputies to a stolen vehicle connected to a burglary in the city of Irvine according to San Clemente Police Services. Deputies quickly responded and, with assistance from the OCSD helicopter Duke, they located the vehicle at a storage facility...
Former Laguna Niguel Resident Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Judge Who Presided Over His...
A former Orange County resident was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for threatening to kill a superior court judge who had presided over his family law case. Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 34, formerly of Laguna Niguel, but whose most recent residence was in Mexico, was sentenced by United States District Judge...
Coroner IDs Man Killed in Shooting Near Marathon Burgers Opening
A 20-year-old man who was gunned down in a shooting that wounded two others inside a parking structure near the grand opening of a Marathon Burgers in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Thursday. According to Long Beach police, officers responded to reports of shots fired about 3:30 p.m....
Santa Ana man accused of traveling to meet teen girl in Bakersfield takes plea...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After communicating on Fortnite, a Santa Ana man drove hours to meet a Bakersfield teen, his heart set on moving to a house in a forest where they could live together happily and someday start a family, court documents said. As it turns out, Sergio Estrada won’t be starting a new […]
Orange County tourism tax hits record $35 million in January
Orange County shattered its record for tourism tax revenue in January, collecting $35 million, a 6% increase from the same month in 2025.
A Look at More Homeless Pets at Orange County Animal Care
Arwen has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a month after spending some time with a foster family. Staff notations say she’s a very friendly pet who enjoys meeting new people and loves affection. Arwen is currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the...
Orange County woman, 32, killed in hit-and-run at Hesperia intersection
A 32-year-old Orange County woman died after being struck by a car, which then fled the scene without stopping to help, in Hesperia on Thursday night, authorities said. Brynn Zoellner of Irvine died in the collision, which was first reported just after 8:50 p.m. March 5 at Hesperia Road and Mesa Street, according to...
The SAPD will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on March 6
On Friday, March 6, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Santa Ana. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data...
