Online dating app used in burglary of man’s Southern California home
Police in Orange County arrested a man accused of utilizing a dating app to burglarize a person’s home who they went out on a date with just hours after releasing his photo on Wednesday. While the Santa Ana Police Department did not specify exactly what app was used in the incident nor when the alleged […]
Health care workers want better guidance on handling immigration encounters. New law aims to...
Some health care workers are struggling to provide medical care to undocumented patients without clear guidance on how to handle encounters with immigration agents.
Six arrested on suspicion of jewelry store robbery spree, including at Palm Desert mall
Six people were arrested in connection with a spree of jewelry store robberies in Palm Desert and other counties, authorities said today. The suspects were booked into Benoit Detention Center in Indio on suspicion of robbery, vandalism, grand theft, burglary, committing a theft with prior convictions and conspiracy,...
Irvine couple accused of stealing patient identities in alleged insurance fraud scheme
When patients across Orange County began noticing mysterious charges for medical tests they had never received, the trail of unexplained bills led investigators to an unlikely source: a Mission Viejo medical office and a quiet neighborhood in Irvine. Authorities say the discovery unraveled an insurance fraud scheme...
Man Gets 9 Years for Molesting Girls in Lake Mathews Area
A 46-year-old Lake Mathews man who sexually abused three girls, at least one of whom was in the Riverside County foster care system, was bound for state prison Wednesday to serve a nine-year term, while his wife was on probation for aiding him in trying to cover up the crimes.
SWAT vehicle slams into semi-truck during CHP chase; driver, passenger in custody
A driver and passenger were taken into custody after leading California Highway Patrol officers on a wild chase in a semi-truck that was reported stolen.
Orange County, California, Launches Free Transportation Program For Seniors
Getting around town becomes more challenging as we age. Orange County has recognized this struggle and stepped up with a brand new free transportation program for seniors. This initiative aims to help older residents maintain their independence while staying connected to their community. The program offers various...
Orange County man held at IE facility becomes 14th immigrant to die in ICE...
Ismael Ayala-Uribe spent five weeks at the Adelanto Detention Center before his health rapidly declined. The 39-year-old died alone in a hospital, miles away from his family.
No Smoking: Orange County Increasingly Bans Tobacco, Vapes in Public
Orange County cities are increasingly limiting where people can smoke or buy vapes and cigarettes, adding new restrictions that cut down on their use in public spaces or outside the home. Cypress joined several other cities on Monday night with a new ban on smoking at places like parking lots,...
Eastvale, California Native and Azusa Pacific Volleyball Star Terra Whitaker Passes Away
Terra Whitaker, an Eastvale, California native and student-athlete at Azusa Pacific University, passed away on Tuesday, September 23, 2025, at an untimely age. While the details regarding the actual cause and manner of her untimely death are not yet available, many of her loved ones are paying tribute to the late...