Garden Grove Trafficker Who Funneled Meth and Fentanyl to Hawaii Hit With 18-Year Term
A Garden Grove, California man will spend more than 18 years in federal prison after authorities say he turned canned goods into a drug pipeline, moving heavy loads of methamphetamine and fentanyl from the mainland to Hawaii. Federal prosecutors in Honolulu said the case grew out of a long-running undercover...
Pacific Pearl Cafe Preparing to Open New Location
Pacific Pearl Cafe is slated to open a new outpost at 19800 MacArthur Boulevard, Suite C10, in Irvine, according to a recent California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control license filing. Founded by Chef Michael Campbell, Pacific Pearl Cafe brings refined culinary artistry to a quick-service atmosphere for breakfa
Jincook Eyes Orange County Location
Jincook appears to be expanding its Orange County footprint with a new location planned for 23665-A Moulton Parkway, according to recent Orange County health department records,. Known for its authentic Korean comfort food, Jincook specializes in traditional Korean dishes served in a warm, family-oriented atmosphere. T
Pedestrian fatally struck in Newport Beach crash, police say
The crash happened near the intersection of East Coast Highway and Newport Coast Drive at around 12:45 p.m. Wednesday, Newport Beach police said.
POVEC Launches Next-Gen C1 Electrochromic Sport Sunglasses
Adapted from proven auto technology, the POVEC C1 is a first-to-market product with solid-state electrochromic lenses. NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – June 24, 2026 – POVEC, a pioneer in advanced sports optics, today announces its launch into the performance eyewear market with the introduction of its first model, the C1. Desi
LA Smashburger Darling The Win~Dow Plots Old Towne Orange Invasion
The Win~Dow, an L.A.-born smashburger mini-chain, is lining up its first Orange County outpost in Old Towne Orange, according to recent filings. Plans point to a walk-up counter with outdoor seating, a garden, and an on-site bar, all packed into a compact corner of historic Orange. As reported in coverage...
Human Jawbone Discovered on Linda Lane Beach
A walk along the shoreline turned into an unexpected discovery last week when a San Clemente resident found what authorities now believe are human remains near Linda Lane Beach. On the afternoon of June 17, Katherine Kinnison was walking along the sand when she spotted what appeared to be teeth...
California officials use license plate readers, drones to crack down on porch pirates
To stop porch pirates, Irvine police have been using aerial drones to follow suspects from residential areas and shopping malls.
California Cities Are Starting to Ban AI Data Centers
CALIFORNIA STATE – The artificial intelligence boom is creating demand for an enormous new kind of infrastructure: sprawling data centers packed with the servers that help power chatbots, cloud computing and AI tools. But in parts of California, local governments are beginning to say no. Monterey Park, a city...
The Orange Police crack down on illegal E-Motos at Grijalva Park
What started as a quick escape from an Orange Police Department Motor Officer at Grijalva Park ended as a textbook lesson in the rules of the road. The suspect, who attempted to flee on an illegal electric motorcycle, was quickly apprehended, hit with nine separate citations, and watched their vehicle get hauled away o
