Norwalk: Police Reportedly Seize $500K in Stolen Catalytic Converters
NORWALK, CA — “Baldwin Park PD detectives, alongside regional partners, recovered approximately 1,800 stolen catalytic converters during a major operation in Norwalk. The street value of the recovered stolen Catalytic converters is estimated to be over $500,000. It’s also estimated that it cost between $1500 to $2000 to replace a catalytic converter.
Racehorse Dies from Injury at Los Alamitos
A 3-year-old gelding has died after suffering a racing injury at Los Alamitos Race Course, state horse racing officials reported Monday. Cheap Bar was injured in Saturday’s ninth race at the Cypress track. The official race chart said he “lost footing start, drifted out, fell after wire, equine ambulance.”
Stanton Looks to Crack Down on Illegal Fireworks Ahead of 4th of July
Shooting off illegal fireworks in Stanton could cost residents up to $10,000 this Fourth of July. It comes as city officials throughout Orange County have long grappled with how to curb illegal fireworks like mortars, skyrockets, festival balls, firecrackers and Roman candles. [Read: Orange County Begins Gearing Up For Illegal...
OC Man pleads guilty in $270M Medi-Cal fraud scheme
LOS ANGELES (KESQ) - An Orange County man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge for his role in a health care fraud scheme in which nearly $270 million in bogus claims were submitted to Medi-Cal for expensive prescription drugs that were not medically necessary and, in many instances, not provided at all.
Southern California Ambulance Company Files Chapter 11 Bankruptcy
Viewpoint Ambulance Inc., an Anaheim-based ambulance and emergency medical services provider, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy in the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California on April 3, 2026. The company submitted a voluntary Chapter 11 petition seeking to reorganize its debts under court supervision, according to court filings....
4 New Costa Mesa Restaurants to Try Right Now
From smash burgers and disco fries to Mediterranean plates and Lebanese flatbread, these new spots bring bold flavors to Costa Mesa. Hola Adios serves craft coffee by day and, as of recently, transforms into a cozy diner by night. Wednesday through Saturday after 5 p.m., you’ll find indulgent classics such as smash burgers and fried chicken sandos ($10), along with sides like fried pickles ($6) and cheese...
Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons’ Sons Announce Shows
Evan Stanley and Nick Simmons, sons of KISS founders Paul Stanley and Gene Simmons, respectively, have announced the first-ever live dates for their collaborative project Stanley Simmons, with a short California run scheduled for early May. Stanley Simmons will play four shows—May 4 in San Diego, May 6 in Santa Ana, May 10 in Morro […] The post Paul Stanley & Gene Simmons’ Sons Announce Shows appeared...
Man arrested after demanding $55 in gas, refusing to pay in Orange County
A man was arrested after police say he demanded free gas at a station in Orange County.
Vigilante child predator sting leads to arrest at Orange County park
Police in Orange County have arrested a 61-year-old man after he allegedly showed up at a park to meet an underage boy for sex. Instead, authorities say, it was a sting set up by a vigilante group that targets suspected child predators. Officers responded to Huntington Beach Central Park around 7:30 p.m. Sunday after receiving […]
Person’s death possibly tied to illegal Orange County gambling house
Investigators in Orange County were investigating the death of a person that may be tied to a possible illegal gambling house Sunday. Orange County Sheriff’s Sgt. McCann confirmed to KTLA that calls about a dead body in an alleyway near Pacific and Main streets in Stanton came in around 5:30 a.m. April 5. Responding deputies […]
