Wasted taggers arrested at a park in Central OC including a teen on probation
A late-night vandalism spree at Belmont Park was cut short early yesterday morning after a vigilant resident reported suspicious activity. The Orange Police Department’s graveyard patrol officers responded to the scene and discovered that several areas of the local park had been defaced with spray paint. Officers quick
‘It wasn’t right’: Car wash workers cope with lingering effects of southern California raids
This article was produced by Capital & Main. It is published here with permission. Mario relied on his job in the car wash industry to raise his three children. It was during a shift at a Santa Ana car wash last August that he was arrested by federal agents, taken to a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement detention
Driver caught going 140 mph on 15 Freeway, CHP says
The driver of a sports car was caught going 140 mph in a 70 mph zone in Riverside County Saturday, according to the California Highway Patrol. The driver was allegedly speeding on the 15 Freeway in the Temecula area when they were pulled over by a CHP officer. The sports car was impounded and the […]
Cartel-Linked Meth Lab Busted In California Desert, 3 Arrested
A joint investigation by Los Angeles Port Police and DEA led to the seizure of $12.5 million worth of methamphetamine at a production site in a remote desert area of Los Angeles County. A monthslong joint investigation into a Sinaloa Cartel drug trafficking organization recently led authorities to a methamphetamine...
Pedestrian Critically Injured on Hammond Road in Mecca, CHP Investigates
A pedestrian suffered critical injuries Thursday night after being struck by a vehicle on Hammond Road in Mecca, in the 67000 block north of Johnson Street. The crash was reported just before 8:40 p.m., and the victim was rushed to the hospital, according to authorities. Details on the crash remain...
Riverside County man arrested for shooting; more than a dozen guns seized from home
The shooting happened on July 31 in the 33000 block of Simpson Road in Winchester, Riverside County deputies said.
Is your produce safe? What Orange County residents need to know about the Cyclospora...
The United States is currently experiencing a historic surge in cases of cyclosporiasis, a severe intestinal illness caused by the microscopic parasite Cyclospora cayetanensis. Dubbed by the media as the “explosive diarrhea parasite,” this foodborne pathogen has sickened tens of thousands of Americans across the countr
Property assessments can rise, and some homes are taxed above market value
A property-tax assessment is an official estimate, not an untouchable verdict. County guidance across the country tells homeowners to appeal when the enrolled or appraised value exceeds supportable market evidence. Several California counties have 2026 filing windows open now, while Texas and Illinois use different dea
Police Say an LA Influencer Used Online Relationships to Target Victims—Now She’s Back Behind...
A Los Angeles model and social media influencer accused of using online relationships to gain access to victims’ homes has been arrested again, this time in connection with a separate theft allegation in Riverside County.
Searing heat on tap for SoCal this weekend — and there’s more fire danger...
Wide swaths of California will face searing temperatures over the weekend, with forecasters issuing a heat advisory for non-coastal areas and warning about the risk of adverse fire weather.

















