In Orange County, six-figure salaries now qualify as ‘low income’
With OC rents and home prices soaring, the state says individuals making up to $104,200 per year are now eligible for “low-income” housing.
Two Orange County Restaurants Recommended to Close Following Reports of Rodents and Cockroaches
[Editor’s note: The reports referenced in this article reflect conditions observed during inspections conducted on June 12 and do not represent the establishments’ current or future status.]. A routine health inspection was conducted at The Ranch Sports Grill and Simply Pho on June 12, by the Orange County...
Major Law Enforcement Sweep Targets Mexican Mafia Operations in Orange County
A large-scale law enforcement operation targeting alleged members and associates of the Mexican Mafia was carried out across Orange County and several other California locations, according to authorities. The coordinated effort involved multiple federal, state, and local agencies working together to disrupt criminal ac
Three hikers rescued near Palm Springs Aerial Tramway
PALM SPRINGS, Calif. (KESQ) - Three hikers were rescued Saturday evening near the Palm Springs Aerial Tramway, according to Cal Fire and Riverside County Sheriff's. Cal Fire conducted a remote area rescue on Willow Creek Trail in the Mount San Jacinto wilderness area, around 9 p.m. Saturday. A Riverside Sheriff's helic
Evans named Riverside’s permanent community and economic development director
Miranda Evans has been named Riverside’s community and economic development director. Evans, who has been interim community and economic development director since February, will oversee the Building and Safety, Code Enforcement, Economic Development, Planning, and Real Property Services divisions, according to a state
Mom allegedly staged toddler’s death as accidental drowning, then stabbed herself
PLACENTIA, Calif. (TCN) -- A 41-year-old woman has been charged with one felony count of murder and one felony count of assault on a child in connection with the 2025 death of her 2-year-old son. A press release from the office of Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced the charges against Melissa Lynn B
Historic swells continue to batter California beaches. When will the surf die down?
The risk of flooding and dangerous surf at California beaches will continue until Wednesday, officials say.
3 injured after boat catches fire in middle of Lake Elsinore
One person was hospitalized and two others were injured on Saturday when a boat caught fire in the middle of Lake Elsinore, according to the Riverside County Fire Department.
No Winners Claim All Six SuperLotto Plus Numbers
There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in the latest SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Wednesday’s drawing to $29 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number was sold at a liquor store in La Mirada and a convenience store in the Oakland suburb of San Leandro
Orange County Point In Time Count finds decrease in overall homelessness since 2024
ORANGE County, CA. — Three days every year in January, Orange County sends volunteers out on the streets all throughout the day and night to count the number of people struggling with homelessness. The results for Orange County in 2026 are in and show an overall decrease of 13.7%...
