Costa Mesa Uproar as Residents Push to Boot Flock Cameras
Costa Mesa City Hall turned into a full house this week as residents and immigrant advocates pressed the City Council to cut ties with Flock Safety, the private company running the city’s growing network of automated license-plate reader cameras. Their push sets the stage for a key vote on July 21, when councilmembers
Santa Ana Police Investigate Fatal Officer-Involved Shooting Involving Armed 16-Year-Old
SANTA ANA, CA – The Santa Ana Police Department has initiated an investigation into an officer-involved shooting that took place on Sunday, June 14, 2026, resulting in the death of a 16-year-old suspect. At approximately 10:30 p.m., police officers responded to a residential location at 3400 S. Main Street...
LJ’s Set To Bring Soul Food Tribute and Live Entertainment Concept to Orange County
Known for his work as a local DJ and entertainer, Kenny Jackson (also known as DJ Lil Ken), is preparing to debut LJ’s Lounge, a soul food restaurant and entertainment venue inspired by his mother and designed to bring a new cultural experience to Orange County. The concept is expected to officially open in July, at Th
Three Suspects Arrested Following Newport Beach Home Invasion Robbery Investigation
NEWPORT BEACH, CA – The Newport Beach Police Department arrested three suspects following a months-long investigation into an armed home invasion robbery that took place earlier this year. On March 13, 2026, at approximately 5:51 a.m., law enforcement officers responded to a report of a robbery at a short-term...
Orange Police Utilize License Plate Reader Technology to Recover Stolen Vehicle and Arrest Two...
ORANGE, CA – “On May 27, Orange Police officers responded to a stolen vehicle alert generated by our Flock License Plate Reader (LPR) system. The City of Orange utilizes strategically placed Flock cameras throughout the city to help identify stolen vehicles and assist officers in real time. Thanks...
Arson suspect taken into custody after several small fires in Santa Ana
Investigators are looking into a series of small fires in Santa Ana after a man suspected of arson was taken into custody overnight.
K-9 police dog makes a huge cocaine bust at a north O.C. traffic stop
A standard traffic enforcement stop turned into a major narcotics operation when a sharp-nosed police K-9 uncovered a massive hidden drug supply. The Placentia Police Department reported that Officer Irvine and his canine partner, K-9 Enzo, pulled over a vehicle last night for a standard vehicle code violation. During
Classic Chevrolet Reduced To Ashes In Anaheim Fire
Just before 4:00 p.m. on June 11, 2026, Anaheim Fire & Rescue responded to a reported vehicle fire near the intersection of West Lincoln Avenue and North Anaheim Boulevard. When firefighters arrived, they found a classic 1930s-era Chevrolet Suburban fully engulfed in flames in traffic lanes. Crews quickly attacked the.
Irvine Police Issue Warning After Distraction Theft Involving Large Cash Withdrawal
IRVINE, CA – The Irvine Police Department has issued a public advisory regarding distraction thefts following a recent incident involving the theft of a large cash sum. According to reports, a victim withdrew $14,000 from a local financial institution. Upon arriving at his subsequent destination, the individual observe
Newport teen dives into Balboa Island marina to rescue struggling dog
A 15-year-old Newport Beach teen is being praised after jumping into a harbor near Balboa Island to rescue a dog that was struggling in the water. Mateo Akerman said the rescue happened around 4 p.m. on June 18 near Park and Jade Avenues on Balboa Island. According to Akerman, he and a group of friends […]
