Ontario City Council fills seats vacated after FBI raid; mayor pushes ethics reform
The Ontario City Council appointed a new mayor pro tem and reassigned a slate of regional board seats Tuesday after Councilman Alan Wapner stepped down from those roles, as Mayor Paul Leon called for new campaign finance rules and term-limits. Mayor Paul Leon said he wanted “to explain plainly” the...
Irvine Police launch #WantedWednesday hunt for luxury Ferrari thief
The Irvine Police Department has issued a public appeal for information to identify a suspect linked to the high-profile theft of a 2020 Ferrari Portofino. As part of their weekly #WantedWednesday initiative, detectives released an enhanced digital photo of the individual believed to be responsible for the luxury vehic
Chia Fire burns 55 acres in Aguanga before firefighters halt it
(This story was updated with new information.) A wildfire in southwestern Riverside County burned 55 acres before firefighters stopped its progress on Thursday, Aug. 20. Cal Fire said the Chia Fire in Aguanga was reported around noon at Wilson Valley Road and California State Route 371. It was initially burning at a
Brea Doubles E-Bike Fines
Brea’s e-bike fines are set to double in an effort to curb reckless riding – a trend that’s growing throughout Orange County, leading to injuries, arrests and deaths. Fines will increase from $125 to $250 for the first offense, $250 to $500 for the second offense made within 12 months from the first violation, and go f
Orange Police seize 40 guns and fentanyl after anonymous tip
An anonymous tip about suspected drug activity at a residence in the 900 block of E. La Veta Avenue led Orange Police Special Investigations Unit detectives to launch a surveillance operation that ultimately uncovered a major cache of weapons and narcotics. After observing what appeared to be ongoing drug activity,...
Charter finalizes $34.5-billion Cox takeover, bringing Spectrum to millions more customers
With the $34.5-billion purchase, Cox customers in San Diego, Las Vegas and Phoenix will soon get Spectrum service — and the Dodgers channel, ending a long TV drought.
Orange County to host e-bike and e-motorcycle buyback, offering gift cards
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the buyback will take place Sept. 13 at Angel Stadium, offering gift cards and Los Angeles Angels tickets in exchange for the bikes.
U.S. News & World Report Ranks Best High Schools
U.S. News & World Report has released its latest list of the nation’s best public high schools, and a number of California schools earned high rankings. Last year, no California high schools made the national top 10. This year, Science Academy STEM Magnet in North Hollywood came in at No. 10 nationwide, making it the h
Civil Rights Groups Say Beaumont Unified Illegally Spent High-Need Student Funds on School Police
BEAUMONT, Calif. — Two civil rights organizations are urging Riverside County education officials to reject Beaumont Unified School District’s 2026-27 budget plan, alleging the district illegally used $577,927 reserved for its highest-need students to pay for school police. The allegation comes in a press release from
Threats toward SoCal Islamic center condemned by civil rights leaders, officials
A civil rights group and a local state representative are condemning online threats towards an Islamic center in Orange County. The Greater Los Angeles Area office of the Council on American-Islamic Relations (CAIR-LA) issued a statement on the matter earlier this week, one they called “an online anti-Muslim smear ca
