Pacific Surfliner Goes Dark Sept. 12-13, Stranding Riders From LA to San Diego
Amtrak's Pacific Surfliner will stop running entirely between San Diego and San Luis Obispo on September 12 and 13, cutting off the second-busiest passenger rail route in the country during one of its most heavily traveled stretches of the year. Riders hoping to get from Los Angeles to Orange County, San Diego, or the
New In‑N‑Out Burger opens in Orange County
It’s opening day Friday for a brand-new In-N-Out location in Irvine’s Great Park Neighborhoods. The new restaurant, located at 7900 Great Park Blvd. in the new Canopy shopping center, will seat 84 customers indoors and 34 on the patio. It also features a drive-thru lane, according to a company news release. The restaur
Thousands of stolen catalytic converters found in Southern California crime ring bust
Roughly 2,400 stolen catalytic converters were recovered and five people were arrested Thursday during a series of raids across Los Angeles and Orange counties targeting a local theft ring, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. The stolen catalytic converters are worth an estimated $4.3 million. Authorit
Female suspects who stole $3,500 in Alo Gear at the Brea Mall arrested
The takeaway: Stealing $3,500 in Alo Yoga merchandise and fleeing across county lines doesn’t shield anyone from accountability in Orange County. The Brea Police Department made that clear in a Facebook post, and the suspects in this case are likely staring down multiple misdemeanor and felony charges under California
Coachella Container Park Permits Expired, Businesses at Risk
The Coachella Container Park has become a popular gathering place in the Coachella Valley, offering food trucks, small businesses and a place where families, kids and even dogs can spend time together. But now, the businesses operating there are facing uncertainty after the park’s permits expired in March.The permit is
Two arrested in fraud investigation across multiple counties
TEMECULA, Calif. (KESQ) - Two people suspected of fraud and identity theft were taken into custody today as part of "an extensive investigation into large-scale fraud, forgery and burglary,'' with victims in at least three Southern California counties including Riverside County, San Diego County authorities said. De
Southern California man uses spatula to fend off violent woman threatening workers at In-N-Out...
A Southern California man is being hailed as a hero after he confronted a violent customer who was threatening employees at an In-N-Out in Lake Elsinore. Luca Opperman, 20, said he was waiting in the drive-thru line when he suddenly heard loud yelling from inside the fast-food restaurant. “I just hear banging, super lo
DUI Checkpoint set for Sep. 17 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department has released a new public‑safety notice confirming a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, September 17, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. HBPD emphasizes that these checkpoints are designed to deter impaired driving, not simply to make arr
DUI Checkpoint nets one arrest, five license violations in north Orange County
DUI charges — typically includes VC 23152(a) and/or VC 23152(b), carrying fines, mandatory classes, probation, and possible jail time. Vehicle impound fees — a DUI arrest usually triggers a 30‑day impound, costing $350–$500 in tow fees plus $40–$60 per day in storage. License suspension —...
Motorcyclist Hits Two Pedestrians During Amazon Worker Walkout
Three people were hospitalized following a motorcycle collision Wednesday morning at the site of an Amazon employee walkout in unincorporated Riverside. At approximately 10:28 a.m. on September 2, 2026, Riverside County sheriff’s deputies were dispatched to the 20000 block of Krameria Avenue regarding a reported assaul
