95-year-old woman killed in multi-vehicle Irvine crash
A 95-year-old woman was killed in a multi-vehicle crash in Irvine Tuesday. Irvine police were called to the intersection of Irvine Center Drive and Valley Oak Drive around 9:12 a.m. Investigators said the 95-year-old woman was driving a Toyota RAV4 when she entered the intersection on a red light. Two other vehicles, a
O.C. chemical crisis prompts safety-record review, Newsom says
Gov. Gavin Newsom said California officials are starting to review safety records of the aerospace firm whose pressurized tank nearly exploded with a toxic chemical over the Memorial Day weekend, as well as other similar chemical plants. “Obviously, all of us are now reviewing, and have been in real time,...
Probation Compliance Check in Santa Ana Results in Narcotics Seizure and Multiple Arrests
SANTA ANA, CA – “#SantaAnaPD Officers assigned to the AB109 Taskforce, Orange County Probation, and patrol personnel conducted a probation compliance check in the 800 block of S. Townsend St. During the operation, officers contacted a known probationer inside a carport garage who was accompanied by other probationers..
Eleven feared dead in Washington state chemical vat rupture, operation moves to recovery effort
A drone view of a chemical tank after its rupture at the Nippon Dynawave Packaging pulp and paper mill in Longview, Washington, U.S., May 26, 2026. REUTERS/David Ryder. May 27 (Reuters) - The search for nine people missing after a chemical tank imploded and ruptured a day earlier in Washington state has moved from a re
Santa Ana Approves Restrictions on Fully Automated Self-Checkout Lanes
Officials in Santa Ana have voted to restrict fully automated self-checkout systems, marking a significant move in the ongoing debate over automation in retail. The decision has drawn attention across Orange County as businesses, workers, and shoppers discuss how technology is reshaping customer service and employment.
Woman seen hurling food order at worker in Orange County wanted by police
Police released video of a woman throwing food at a restaurant worker in Santa Ana and are asking the public to help identify her.
Rancho Cucamonga Resident Arrested for March Facebook Marketplace Robbery in Irvine
IRVINE, CA – “In March, officers investigated a robbery on Athel Avenue. The suspect met with the victim to purchase an iPhone through Facebook Marketplace. During the meet-up, the suspect pushed the victim and ran away with the iPhone. Last Monday, detectives surveilled the suspect at his home. Jayce Amir Heckstall, 1
Hawthorne Man Arrested at Border Checkpoint for Homicide of Former Girlfriend in Tustin
TRUSTIN, CA – The Tustin Police Department arrested a 47-year-old Hawthorne resident on Saturday, May 16, 2026, in connection with the fatal shooting of a woman two days prior. The incident occurred on Thursday, May 14, 2026, when Tustin Police Department officers responded to reports of a shooting at...
The Santa Ana Police are trying to identify a woman who attacked a restaurant...
Detectives are trying to identify a female suspect, who was involved in a verbal altercation with a restaurant employee regarding her order, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On May 12, 2026, the suspect threw her bowl of food at the victim’s chest and fled through the shopping center...
Orange County City Ranked Third Best Place to Raise a Family in America
A city in Orange County has been ranked the third best place to raise a family in the United States, according to a new report examining quality of life, education, safety, and economic opportunities. The recognition highlights the region’s strong schools, community amenities, and suburban lifestyle, which continue att
