Another Orange County City Eyes a Governing Charter
Officials in the City of Orange are the latest in OC debating becoming a charter city, with one city councilwoman proposing the idea as an effort to dig the city out of potential municipal bankruptcy after a sales tax increase failed at the ballot two years ago. General law cities...
20-Foot Freak Swell Explodes at The Wedge and Lights Up Newport (Video)
The Wedge is a manmade, iconic, and perilous wave famed among surfers and bodysurfers. A rare south swell in March triggered epic rides, wipeouts, and unique surfing opportunities. The Wedge originated after 1936 jetty extensions; now, chaos and excitement define its allure. The Wedge is a freak phenomenon of the...
City officials celebrate another weapons manufacturer moving into Long Beach
Weapons manufacturer Voyager Technologies announced Thursday that it has moved into a 140,000-square-foot facility in Long Beach, making it the second defense company to announce a move into the city in less than two months. The resurgence of overt weapons manufacturing in Long Beach has some locals questioning the...
SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $10 million sold in California
LOS ANGELES - Feeling lucky? A SuperLotto Plus ticket worth $10 million was sold in California. According to the California Lottery's website on Saturday night, the aforementioned ticket – worth $10 million – was sold at the A&J Happy Liquor on West Lincoln Avenue in Orange. This comes...
Bank juggers are slashing tires during robberies to trap victims, police say
Police in a Southern California community are advising residents of a rise in bank jugging and other activity associated with it. The Bell Police Department issued a social media statement on Friday that outlined bank jugging suspects as people who “watch individuals withdraw cash from a bank or ATM, then follow them...
Dior sets up at South Coast Plaza for visually stunning pop-up
Celebrating the launch of Jonathan Anderson’s collections for Dior, South Coast Plaza’s luxury shopping center, located in Costa Mesa in Orange County, has launched an exclusive pop-up. The event takes place at its Jewel Court space, one of its main interior atriums which is famous for its large stained-glass dome...
Beach hazard warning for Orange County coast
The National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazard Statement for Orange County Coastal and San Diego County Coastal areas. Long period south-southwesterly swells of 17-19 seconds are creating elevated surf conditions with waves of 2-4 feet this afternoon into Tuesday, and breaking waves of 4-6 feet with sets up...
Newhall Deputies Nab Stolen Truck, Arrest 52-Year-Old Pacoima Man
A routine traffic stop in Newhall turned into a felony arrest on Saturday, after Los Angeles County Sheriff’s deputies say they found a stolen pickup and suspected narcotics in the vehicle. Deputies from the Santa Clarita Valley Station pulled the truck over at Drayton Street and Springbrook Avenue. By...
Alleged Serial Thief Arrested After Targeting West Hollywood Ulta
Los Angeles County sheriff's deputies say they have finally caught up with an alleged serial shoplifter who kept hitting the same West Hollywood Ulta Beauty store, capping a local investigation into a string of repeat thefts at the busy shopping center. The suspect was taken into custody on Saturday, and officials...
New Beginnings for 46 Cats Rescued from Orange County Hoarding Situation
In a significant animal welfare intervention, 46 cats and kittens have been rescued from a hoarding situation in Orange County, California. Animal care officers responded to the residence where they found dozens of felines living in crowded conditions. Fortunately, the owner cooperated with authorities and willingly...

















