Irvine man arrested after bothering kids near coastal Orange County school
An Irvine resident faces serious legal trouble after community tips led to his arrest for allegedly driving around and harassing children near an Orange County elementary school, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Ivan Mendoza, a 21-year-old resident of Irvine, was arrested on June 4, 2026, for felony
Southern California police chase ends in K-9 officer takedown in Lynwood
LYNWOOD, Calif. - The pursuit of an alleged carjacking suspect came to a dramatic ending on Friday afternoon. The pursuit was initiated around 11:30 a.m. in Fontana as authorities continued to follow the suspect on the 10 Freeway from San Bernardino County to Los Angeles County. Aerial images from SkyFOX...
Riverside teen arrested after driving car into party-goers, killing 1 and seriously injuring 4
A 19-year-old San Bernardino man has been arrested on suspicion of murder after allegedly driving into a crowd following a party in Riverside, killing a 20-year-old woman and seriously injuring several others, police announced Friday. According to the Riverside Police Department, officers responded around 12:39 a.m. on
Thieves arrested in Irvine Spectrum keyless car theft ring
Two suspects are facing steep fines and multi-year prison sentences after using advanced signal-jamming technology to rob a vehicle and harvest credit cards at the Irvine Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. Detectives tracked down and arrested Sabastian Rodriguez (46, of Cudahy) and Karen Gomez (30, of
CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for June 12 in north Orange County
The Fullerton Police Department has scheduled a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint for Friday, June 12, 2026, from 8:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. While the exact location remains undisclosed, department officials select these sites by analyzing historical data on impaired driving crashes and loca
Orange County pursuit ends in deadly crash at commuter lot
A pursuit suspect was killed and his passenger injured when their vehicle crashed into a pole while fleeing from officers in Orange County Friday morning. Officers spotted what they believed was illegal drug activity inside a vehicle while patrolling the area of Euclid Street and Crescent Avenue, according to the Anahe
RivCo budgets money for transportation projects, more firefighters
Riverside County’s proposed budget for fiscal year 2026-27 shows a county economy in flux. The $10.3 billion budget reflects a slowdown in revenue, an increase in operating costs, and a greater demand for services, according to statement on the county’s website. “Despite these challenges, the proposed spending plan...
Free Pet Adoption Day Hits 150+ Southern California Shelters This Saturday
Southern California animal shelters are participating in a large-scale adoption event this Saturday, offering waived adoption fees at more than 150 shelters across the region in an effort to find homes for thousands of pets. The initiative is part of a statewide campaign designed to reduce overcrowding in shelters and
Orange County Chemical Spill Cleanup Faces Delays as Officials Seek More Information
The cleanup of a major chemical spill in Orange County could face delays as city leaders seek additional information about the proposed remediation plan and its potential impact on nearby residents. The spill, which prompted evacuations, emergency responses, and widespread public concern, remains one of the region’s mo
OC Supervisors hold special meeting on Garden Grove Incident
The Orange County Board of Supervisors met in special session on Friday to hear firsthand testimony on the recent incident in Garden Grove that has put many residents, especially those directly affected by the incident, into a tizzy. Three residents showed up Friday to give the board their impression of...

















