Pepper Lunch Eyes Orange County
Pepper Lunch appears to be planning a new Orange County location at 2800 N. Main Place Drive in Santa Ana, according to a recently filed plan review. The permit application points to space within MainPlace Mall, although the company has not yet publicly announced the project. Founded in Tokyo in...
The Taco Stand Plans Expansion In Orange County
The Taco Stand is preparing to expand its Orange County footprint with a new location planned for 7300 Great Park Blvd. in Irvine, bringing its popular Tijuana-style street food to one of the region’s fastest-growing communities. Founded with inspiration from the street vendors of Tijuana and Baja California, The...
Late‑night traffic stop leads to major narcotics and firearms bust in north Orange County
A routine graveyard traffic enforcement stop in Buena Park quickly escalated into a significant arrest after officers discovered methamphetamine, drug paraphernalia, and a loaded 9mm handgun in the driver’s vehicle. According to the Buena Park Police Department, the driver was already out on bail for an unrelated narco
Santa Ana Police arrest robbery suspect after bicycle getaway attempt
Santa Ana police say a robbery suspect didn’t get far after allegedly stealing merchandise from Target and assaulting an employee—then trying to flee on a bicycle. Officers posted the incident yesterday, noting that the suspect, Erika Anguiano (42) of Orange, was quickly located and arrested near the store.
The O.C. Fair returns for summer fun
KTLA’s Omar Lewis was live in Costa Mesa with a preview of opening day at the Orange County Fair, featuring over-the-top fair food, thrilling rides and plenty of summer fun for the whole family. The Orange County Fair runs July 17 through Aug. 16 and is closed Mondays and...
Celebrate National Ice Cream Day at These Unique Spots in Orange County
National Ice Cream Day takes place on Sunday, July 19. Here’s the scoop on a variety of unique options throughout the county. At Rainbow Cone, you can purchase a signature cone with chocolate, strawberry, Palmer House (vanilla with cherries and walnuts), pistachio, and orange sherbet ice cream slices stacked on top of
Fire extinguisher used to vandalize Inland Empire preschool, teen cited
A 17-year-old Inland Empire boy has been arrested after a fire extinguisher was used to vandalize a preschool in Rancho Cucamonga, authorities said Friday. Deputies were called to Olive Tree Day School in the 7600 block of Archibald Avenue shortly before 8:30 a.m. on July 11 after receiving a report of vandalism, accor
Orange County man pleads guilty to violent robberies targeting fast food restaurants
A man pleaded guilty to committing a series of violent robberies targeting fast food restaurants across Orange County. Freddie Alexander Lopez, 24, of Santa Ana, targeted the businesses during a multi-day spree from Jan. 27 to Feb. 1, 2026, the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) said. On Jan. 27, Lopez entered a Su
Rialto Father Inspires Son to Build Shared Career as Riverside Transit Agency Bus Drivers
A Rialto father’s decision to join the Riverside Transit Agency inspired his son to leave cross-country trucking and begin a shared family career transporting passengers across the Inland Empire. Steven Sparks Sr., of Rialto, and Steven Sparks Jr., of San Jacinto, are both coach operators for RTA. The father...
OC Board of Education member failed to report millions in income and assets, court...
Proposed court decision says Marilyn “Mari” Barke will have to pay nearly $82,000 in penalty fees, as well as attorneys’ costs.
