Large fire erupts at Riverside apartment complex, 2 buildings evacuated
A large fire broke out at an apartment complex in Riverside Friday, forcing the evacuation of two buildings and sending up a thick plume of smoke.
Case against OC doctor accused of attempting to poison husband with Drano dismissed
The legal case against an Orange County dermatologist, who was accused of trying to poison her husband by adding toxic clog cleaner into his tea, was dismissed Friday. Yue "Emily'' Yu was initially arrested by Irvine police in 2022 on suspicion of attempting to poison her husband with Drano. Her husband, Jack Chen, had
‘They’re not afraid’: Residents in OC community report scary encounters with coyotes
Coyotes are typically found in rural and urban areas across Southern California, but residents in a retirement community in Orange County say they’ve had some scary encounters with the animals lately.
MSJC celebrates 157 new Nursing and Allied Health graduates
Menifee, CA — Mt. San Jacinto College is celebrating the graduation of 157 nursing and allied health students who are now prepared to enter the workforce and help meet the growing demand for healthcare professionals across Southwest Riverside County and the surrounding region. The graduates represent a broad range...
Elevated risk of flea-borne Typhus in Santa Ana
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has identified an increased risk of flea-borne typhus in the City of Santa Ana. Flea-borne typhus is a potentially fatal disease that is primarily found in fleas that live on feral and domestic cats, dogs, opossums, rats, raccoons, skunks, squirrels and ra
California teen wins US spelling bee
Whether he was faced with inscrutable words like "hwyl," "potto" or "pluchea," California teenager Shrey Parikh's confident nod never faltered as he methodically spelled his way to win the United States' national spelling bee on Thursday. Children across the United States have participated in spelling bees with the hop
Fatal Irvine Collision Under Investigation After Red-Light Crash Involving Multiple Vehicles
A fatal multi-vehicle collision in Irvine has left one elderly woman dead and prompted an ongoing investigation by local authorities after officials said the crash may have been caused by a red-light violation. The serious accident involved several vehicles at a busy Irvine intersection and resulted in emergency crews
‘When I walked into Juvenile Hall, I fell in love.’ Ex-gang member helps to...
UPLAND, Calif. — Speaking to children at Upland Junior High about the dangers of gang life was not something Brandyn Scotto thought he would ever be doing. That’s because he spent most of his life in and out of prison, and he said it all started at 12 after his grandmother sent him to Juvenile Hall.
Orange County senior community worried over increasing coyote attacks
Residents in Laguna Woods are on edge after they say coyotes have taken over their neighborhood, attacking both dogs and people in the area. Those living at Laguna Woods Village, a large 55+ senior community, said they’ve seen a troubling uptick in coyote encounters and many are afraid to walk their dogs outside. “Off
Irvine Man Arrested After Allegedly Killing Duckling and Throwing Others Away
An Irvine man has been arrested following allegations that he killed a duckling and dumped several others into a trash container, prompting an animal cruelty investigation that has drawn widespread attention across Orange County. Authorities say the incident occurred near a residential area where witnesses reportedly o

















