‘When I walked into Juvenile Hall, I fell in love.’ Ex-gang member helps to...
UPLAND, Calif. — Speaking to children at Upland Junior High about the dangers of gang life was not something Brandyn Scotto thought he would ever be doing. That’s because he spent most of his life in and out of prison, and he said it all started at 12 after his grandmother sent him to Juvenile Hall.
Orange County senior community worried over increasing coyote attacks
Residents in Laguna Woods are on edge after they say coyotes have taken over their neighborhood, attacking both dogs and people in the area. Those living at Laguna Woods Village, a large 55+ senior community, said they’ve seen a troubling uptick in coyote encounters and many are afraid to walk their dogs outside. “Off
Irvine Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Duckling and Throwing Others Away
An Irvine man has been arrested following allegations that he killed a duckling and dumped several others into a trash container, prompting an animal cruelty investigation that has drawn widespread attention across Orange County. Authorities say the incident occurred near a residential area where witnesses reportedly o
Fake ICE Agents, Real Fear: Criminals Exploiting Immigration Anxiety to Commit Robberies
POSING AS ICE - As immigration enforcement activity intensifies nationally, law enforcement agencies are warning about a disturbing side effect now appearing across the country — criminals posing as ICE agents to intimidate, rob, and exploit vulnerable people. The trend has already surfaced in Southern California. In O
Bat found in Irvine Regional Park tests positive for rabies
The Orange County Healthcare Agency said a bat found in Irvine Regional Park has tested positive for rabies.
Lawsuits mount after Orange County chemical tank failure, evacuations
Lawsuits are piling up after tens of thousands of people were placed under evacuation orders for nearly a week due to a failing Orange County chemical tank. Lawyers representing many of those affected are set to announce a major lawsuit against GKN Aerospace during a 10:30 a.m. news conference hosted by The Steel & Eis
AI in California Courts Drafts Orders in Secret: Litigants Get No Disclosure
AI in California courts is drafting judicial orders without telling litigants. A CalMatters investigation reveals LA County signed a $314,000 contract with Learned Hand to assist judges — with a roadmap expanding into criminal cases and potentially Racial Justice Act appeals. No state or federal rule requires courts to
Two Suspects Arrested and Released on Bail Following $130,000 HVAC Thefts at Nine Riverside...
RIVERSIDE, CA — Two individuals were arrested and subsequently released on bail following a multi-month investigation into extensive theft and vandalism targeting heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) systems at nine campuses within the Riverside Unified School District (RUSD). The investigation began on Ma
Repeat offender arrested on drug charges along a trail in coastal Orange County
Last night, the Huntington Beach Police Department’s Homeless Task Force (HTF) conducted proactive enforcement along the Santa Ana River Trail and contacted a woman in violation of the County ordinance prohibiting use of the trail after sunset. The individual was arrested and found to be in possession of narcotics...
Wife of Cabazon man convicted of killing toddler due in court Friday
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - The wife of a serial child abuser accused of conspiring with him in the death of their 7-month-old son in Cabazon is slated to appear tomorrow for a preliminary hearing, which will determine whether she should be tried for murder. Rebecca Renee Haro, 42, is charged with the felony count, as

















