Placer County Unemployment Rate Dips, Trails Bay Area and Orange County
Roseville, Calif. – In Placer County, the unemployment rate has dipped and remains among the best-performing counties in California, trailing the Bay Area, Orange County. Statewide, the unemployment rate has dipped again slightly. According to the latest report from the California Economic Development Department (EDD), the current statewide rate is 5.3%, down from last report, yet still up from 4.7% back in September 2025...
Dead dolphin and distressing video raise concern in Orange County
A dolphin seen struggling in shallow water off the coast of San Clemente this week has raised concerns among marine mammal rescuers after another dolphin was found dead nearby just days earlier. Video shared with KTLA showed the dolphin partially on its side in shallow water near North Beach in San Clemente, appearing distressed as […]
Thousands of new homes are replacing Orange County’s dead malls
In a commentary in The Orange County Register, Byron De Arakal highlights the changing role of the county's shopping malls, many of which have fallen victim to the forces of e-commerce and changing consumer preferences. According to De Arakal, "Pressed by gargantuan state housing mandates, saddled with upside-down budgets, and...
Woman Faces Sentencing for Getaway Driver Role in Armed Robbery Spree
A San Fernando Valley woman is set to be sentenced Thursday for acting as getaway driver in a series of armed robberies of smoke shops, donut shops and convenience stores in Los Angeles and Orange counties — a crime spree that was interrupted when she drove to Las Vegas to marry a co-defendant.
Volunteer at shelter paid $450,000 after a dog bit her 18 times causing ‘severe...
Emily Moncur was photographing dogs at an Orange County animal shelter in August 2023 when a Labrador retriever and beagle mix named Blaze pinned her against a kennel door and bit her at least 18 times, a lawsuit states. Moncur, 46, suffered “severe and permanent injuries” to her arms, legs, neck and buttocks during the attack at the OC Animal Care facility in Tustin...
Homeless services contractor sues Long Beach, alleging city bilked it out of $1.1 million
City officials said there were problems with invoices. The nonprofit alleges they're manufacturing an excuse not to pay.
Gwen Stefani Storms Vegas Sphere As No Doubt Turns Tragic Kingdom Into Orange County...
No Doubt roared into Las Vegas last Wednesday night to kick off their Live at Sphere residency, building the entire opening show around their breakthrough album Tragic Kingdom and dusting off songs that had not seen a stage in decades. Gwen Stefani and the band tore through a 21-song set that stitched together radio staples, deep cuts and massive visuals that wrapped the...
Police recover $45k from Uber package scam
Police recovered $45,000 from a scam after an Uber driver went to pick up a rider but instead ended up with only a package in his car.
Police are trying to identify a north O.C. grand theft suspect
The Buena Park Police Department is calling on the public for help identifying a suspect wanted in connection with a Grand Theft investigation. According to a police bulletin posted on May 5, 2026, the incident (Case #26-15551) occurred on May 4, 2026, at approximately 9:30 a.m. in the 5200 block of Beach Blvd.
Firefighters douse blaze at cannabis-growing business in West Long Beach
Firefighters put out a fire this morning that damaged a cannabis-growing business in West Long Beach. The blaze was reported at about 8:40 a.m. at a two-story building on West Gaylord Street, just west of Judson Avenue, said Long Beach Fire Department Capt. Dennis Garrett. Crews responded to the scene...
