North Long Beach Teen Shot In Midday Ambush, 14-Year-Old Nabbed In Lakewood
A 14-year-old boy is behind bars on suspicion of attempted murder after a midday shooting in north Long Beach left another 14-year-old critically wounded in a residential neighborhood, according to police. Officers say their on-scene medical care helped keep the victim alive until paramedics could rush him to the...
‘I Thought Those Sprays Were for Self-Defense’: ICE Goon Recklessly Sprays Mace To Set...
There’s a saying that when the purpose of a thing is unknown, abuse is inevitable. However, although knowing the exact purpose of a mace, an ICE agent sprayed it indiscriminately while causing a scene in Orange County, California. This incident is a reflection of what happens when authority is wielded without...
Hill 6th-grader wins spell bee
Sophia Hua, a sixth-grader at Hill Elementary School in Garden Grove was the winner of the Garden Grove Unified School District’s 38th annual Elementary School Spelling Bee on Wednesday. She took the top prize for correctly spelling the word “plagiarize.” In second were Sufyan Muthazzir (Stanford Elementary) and...
Locals CHERISH #2 Ranked Restaurant in Downey, CA
Mon–Fri: 11 AM–Midnight | Sat–Sun: 10 AM–Midnight. In a city packed with chain restaurants that all blur together, Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar in Downey has somehow cracked the code on making a multi-location concept feel completely and genuinely local. 🐾. Lazy Dog Downey sits inside...
Guilty Plea Sticks on Key Figure in Anaheim Corruption Scandal, For Now
A guilty plea on multiple federal fraud charges will stick with former Anaheim Chamber of Commerce CEO Todd Ament – for now – after a federal judge heard arguments on whether Ament could backtrack his plea Friday afternoon without issuing a ruling. U.S. District Judge Fernando Aenlle-Rocha said...
Fountain Valley: Pedestrian Fatally Struck Near Mile Square Park
02.27.2026 | 10:48 PM | FOUNTAIN VALLEY – A pedestrian was struck and killed by vehicle near Mile Square Park, late Friday night. The collision occurred on Warner Avenue just east of Brookhurst Street, adjacent to Mile Square Park, around 10:48 PM. When authorities arrived they found a pedestrian...
Newport Beach: One Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured In DUI Crash
02.28.2026 | 2:03 AM | NEWPORT BEACH – One person was killed and another was injured following a suspected DUI crash on the Balboa Peninsula, early Saturday morning. The deadly collision was reported in the 2300 block of Newport Boulevard around 2:03 AM when witnesses say a white Corvette was speeding northbound and...
Anaheim Family Takes On City After Cop Kills Man Outside School
The family of Rudy Martinez has filed a formal claim against the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department, accusing officers of using excessive force when the 36-year-old was shot and killed near an elementary school last fall. Martinez was shot on September 15, 2025, outside John Marshall Elementary School,...
More Pets Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
Howard has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s an energetic pet who’s very motivated by treats. Staff also note that Howard would benefit from some training and routine with an owner who can handle his strength.
Pets of Orange County: Meet Peggy Sue
I started out fostering Peggy Sue through Unconditional, intending to help her through her medical procedures before she found her forever home. But she quickly felt like a part of our family. She even went on several road trips with us, and we quickly knew we wanted to make her a permanent addition to our crew.

















