Woman mauled by dog at O.C. animal shelter awarded $450K
A woman mauled by a dog while volunteering at an Orange County animal shelter has been awarded $450,000 in a negligence lawsuit stemming from an attack less than three years ago. The Aug. 21, 2023, incident occurred while Emily Moncur was taking photos of dogs available for adoption at the county’s Tustin Animal Care Facility, […]
3 Common Tools That May Soon Be Banned from Backyards
Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge Gas-Powered Leaf Blowers Leading the Charge (image credits: wikimedia) The familiar roar of gas-powered leaf blowers has become a divisive soundtrack in American neighborhoods. In January 2024, the State of California banned the sale of new small off-road engine-powered garden equipment (SORE), including leaf blowers, and Irvine has implemented ... Read more The post...
OC Parks presents the free 2026 Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema Film Series
(Orange County, Calif.) – The County of Orange and OC Parks are excited to announce the highly anticipated lineup for the 2026 OC Parks Summer Concert Series and Sunset Cinema film series. Set against the natural beauty of Orange County’s regional parks, these beloved outdoor events invite families and friends to gather for memorable summer nights filled with live music and movie screenings. All events...
Two Suspects Apprehended Following $3,000 Vehicle Burglary in Irvine
IRVINE, CA — On Thursday April 23rd, Irvine Police Department officers arrested two individuals in connection with a vehicle burglary that occurred on the previous Thursday at an apartment garage on Martin Drive. The initial investigation reported that over $3,000 worth of personal property had been stolen from a vehicle at the location.
Driver charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing woman as he pulled out of parking...
He's accused of hitting 19-year-old Grace Edwards as she walked through a shopping center parking lot with her mother. The post Driver charged with manslaughter for allegedly killing woman as he pulled out of parking spot appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Two Arrested in Irvine for Multi-Store Lego Minifigure Theft Scheme
IRVINE, CA — April 30th 2026. Irvine Police Department officers arrested two residents of Tijuana on Tuesday April 28th in relation to a Lego left scheme. The investigation took place following a series of retail thefts involving Lego merchandise at various Target locations. The suspects, identified as 29-year-old Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and 30-year-old Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa, were apprehended at the...
EPA fines California landfills; Orange County faces disposal crunch
California’s landfills remain under strict scrutiny as regulators weigh tweaks to the state’s landmark Landfill Methane Regulation. Through enforcement actions and public comments, regulators and residents alike are urging operators to prevent adverse impacts like increased truck traffic and uncontrolled emissions. Landfill expansion proposals continue to pop up...
Dog rescuer left in tears after days-long effort to save stranded pup: “I’m still...
Irvine, California - Seasoned dog rescuer Suzette Hall vowed to save this pup, but the endeavor left her in tears. On Tuesday, the Hall shared a super emotional post on Facebook: her last rescue was a real ordeal. "This poor girl had been living on the freeway for over a month. Then she disappeared… and when she finally showed back up again, I knew I...
Homeless Task Force Arrests Individual with Outstanding Warrants in Flood Channel
HUNGINGTON BEACH, CA — April 27th 2026. “On Friday, our dedicated Homeless Task Force (HTF) responded to reports of an illegal encampment located inside a flood control channel. Due to the difficult terrain, officers partnered with Public Works and borrowed water boots to access the area. Upon contact, officers...
SWAT Responds to Barricaded Burglary Suspect in Long Beach Home
Long Beach police deployed SWAT resources Monday night after a burglary suspect barricaded himself inside a residence in the 4200 block of Lakewood Boulevard. Officers responded around 8:55 p.m. on May 4, 2026, to reports of a burglary in progress. When they arrived, police attempted to make contact with the suspect, who had locked himself inside the home of an adult male victim...

















