South OC I-5 freeway traffic stop leads to major cocaine bust
A routine traffic stop on Interstate 5 in Lake Forest turned into a major narcotics investigation after Orange County Sheriff’s deputies reportedly discovered 21 kilograms of suspected cocaine and a large amount of cash inside a vehicle. According to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department’s Lake Forest Police Services, deputies...
A former LA sheriff’s detective got 21 months for a rights conspiracy on a...
A self-styled cryptocurrency businessman paid a security company about $100,000 a month for round-the-clock protection, and the man who ran that company was a Los Angeles County sheriff’s detective. Eric Chase Saavedra, 42, of Chino, was sentenced on September 28, 2026, to 21 months in federal prison for a conspiracy against rights carried out for... The post A former LA sheriff’s detective got 21 months for a rights conspiracy on a crypto businessman’s behalf and for hiding about $373,146 in i
Habit Burger & Grill May Be Planning Orange County Location
Habit Burger & Grill is associated with a proposed Orange County restaurant project listed in the plan-review, which suggests the restaurant might be opening a new location at 26801 Portola Pkwy in Foothill Ranch. Habit Burger & Grill is a fast-casual restaurant chain known for its chargrilled burgers. According to...
CalOptima Health awards $8M to expand affordable housing and homelessness services in Orange County
Orange County’s housing affordability crisis continues to put pressure on families, seniors, individuals experiencing homelessness and young adults transitioning out of foster care. In response, CalOptima Health has approved $8 million in grants to nine community organizations that will expand affordable housing, supportive housing and housing navigation services throughout Orange County.
Suspected drug dealer arrested after Santa Ana Police discover meth and cocaine stash
A proactive patrol by the Santa Ana Police Department resulted in the seizure of a significant quantity of illegal narcotics and the arrest of an alleged drug dealer this week, highlighting the ongoing battle against methamphetamine trafficking in Orange County. According to Santa Ana police, Directed Patrol officers were conducting...
Suspect leads officers on high-speed chase in Orange County
A driver in a white sedan led California Highway Patrol officers on a high-speed chase through Orange County Friday night, at times reaching speeds of 100 mph. CHP officers initially attempted to pull the car over for reckless driving. KTLA’s Gil Leyvas was overhead in Sky5. The chase started on the southbound side of the […]
Jury selection starts for trial of YV woman accused in marijuana dealer’s death
BANNING, Calif. (KESQ) - Jury selection got underway this week for the trial of a 24-year-old woman accused of joining two young men in robbing and killing a marijuana dealer at a Riverside apartment complex. Merlin Perales Ortiz of Yucca Valley was arrested in December 2020 following a Riverside Police Department investigation into the The post Jury selection starts for trial of YV woman accused in marijuana dealer’s death appeared first on KESQ .
Inland Empire career criminal arrested for storage unit theft in Coastal OC
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — A storage unit burglary investigation that began in Huntington Beach last month ended nearly 70 miles away when detectives located and arrested a suspect outside a residence in Colton. According to the Huntington Beach Police Department, patrol officers investigated a storage unit burglary on Sept....
Weather whiplash: SoCal gets a huge cooldown, some rain and more coastal damage
The extended heat wave wanes and rain arrives this weekend. Along the coast, waves and tides are causing flooding and other damage.
Sylmar man arrested in Irvine on charges of stealing checks, IDs and credit cards...
A suspected mail thief’s trip from the San Fernando Valley to Irvine ended in handcuffs after a witness reportedly observed the theft of mail from a U.S. Postal Service mailbox on League Road. According to the Irvine Police Department, 21-year-old Julian Marcelino Mancillasotelo of Sylmar allegedly stole mail from...
