Police recover stolen U-Haul and seize drugs in targeted coastal OC traffic stop
The Newport Beach Police Department safely apprehended a suspect after a targeted traffic stop led to the recovery of a stolen U-Haul truck and illegal narcotics. NBPD officers located the moving truck within the city limits shortly after receiving an automated alert regarding the stolen vehicle, which had been reporte
As Roller Skating Comes Back, Orange County’s Roller Rinks Disappear
As roller skating has made a comeback in recent years, roller rinks throughout Southern California have been closing. In Orange County, Fountain Valley is home to the last indoor roller rink with wooden floors where skate teams can practice choreography, people can learn to skate and where people can enjoy roller disco
‘Epidemic levels’: California’s e-bike war explodes in Orange County
Injuries are up 430%, and the district attorney has had enough.
These five US cities have the fastest-growing incomes in the country
Henderson, Nevada, saw its median wage grow by a staggering 12.4 percent in 2024, rising from $84,899 in 2023 to $95,415, according to a new study by personal finance site SmartAsset AFP/Getty Three states are home to pockets of booming wage growth, a new study found. Florida , California and Nevada are home to the fiv
Hook & Anchor, Truly Pizza Named Among Orange County’s Best by ‘Eater LA’
Two Dana Point restaurants, Hook & Anchor and Truly Pizza, have landed spots on Eater LA’s list of the 38 Best Restaurants in Orange County, a publication highlighting the dining scene across cities in Southern California. “Considering the number of outstanding restaurants throughout the county, it’s a pretty impressiv
Execution killing in O.C. tied to Mexican mafia leads to 3 life sentences
Three Orange County gang members were sentenced Wednesday to life in federal prison for carrying out the 2017 execution-style killing of a fellow gang member who had fallen out with an imprisoned Mexican Mafia leader, federal prosecutors announced. According to evidence presented at trial, the victim, a member of a Cos
California’s oldest neighborhood was built when George Washington was in office
The historic day trip destination dates back to the 1790s.
OCTA: No Rail Protection Decisions Made; Coastal Study Seeks Public Input
As the Orange County Transportation Authority prepares to gather public input on the future of rail protection along San Clemente’s coastline, agency officials say no decisions have been made on how the city’s beaches will ultimately be protected, emphasizing that the current Coastal Rail Resiliency Study is a long-ter
Meet Lulu, Our Pet of the Week from the Coachella Valley Animal Campus
On today's Pet of the Week, Veronica Perez with the Coachella Valley Animal Campus stopped by with Lulu (ID# A1920272), a five-month-old shepherd mix who came into the shelter as a stray just before August. Lulu is still growing but is already a full-blown sweetheart, wiggly, affectionate, and easygoing enough to handl
Man Awaits Trial for Allegedly Gunning Down Lake Elsinore Resident
A man accused of gunning down a 38-year-old Lake Elsinore resident must stand trial for first-degree murder and other charges, a judge ruled Thursday. Steven Saul Vargas, 34, of Lake Elsinore was arrested last year following a Riverside County Sheriff’s Department investigation into the slaying of Brian Rivas. At...
