More Orange County Cities Eye Kratom Bans
A couple more Orange County cities could be joining the growing list of cities restricting kratom amid state and county bans and crackdowns being introduced. While some cities move to ban synthetic forms of kratom, advocates say the natural version of the plant can provide people with improved energy and focus.
Three suspects arrested after stealing alcohol from a grocery store in south O.C.
On Tuesday night, Orange County Sheriff deputies in San Clemente received a call of stolen alcohol from the Pavilions in Talega. The deputies discovered that this same crew had committed the same crime in Lake Forest the previous week. As the deputies searched the area, they located the vehicle on...
Orange County man charged with murdering estranged wife on Valentine’s Day
An Orange County man has been charged with murder for allegedly stabbing his estranged wife to death inside their home over Valentine’s Day weekend after believing she had plans to meet another man, officials said. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office, deputies responded around 6:30 a.m. Feb. 14,...
A national forest the size of a small state hides in plain sight near...
Cleveland National Forest covers 460,000 acres across San Diego, Riverside, and Orange counties, and more than 20 million people live within a two-hour drive of it. The landscape runs from chaparral canyons and high desert up through oak and conifer forests, with meadows tucked in between. A warm, dry Mediterranean...
Renee Zellweger and Ant Anstead Set to Go to Trial After Guest Claims They...
Renée Zellweger and boyfriend Ant Anstead are set to go to trial later this year after a guest accused them of negligence following an alleged injury at their California rental property. Zellweger, 56, and Anstead, 46, were sued in February 2025 by an Orange County resident, Tracey Bryn Belland, who claimed the...
Orange County Bar and Grill Cited for Multiple Health Code Violations
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 17 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. Harbour Rackhouse underwent a routine inspection on February 17 by the Orange County health department. The restaurant was found to be in...
Jurupa Unified Board Votes To Fill Vacancy By Provisional Appointment
The Jurupa Unified School District (JUSD) Board of Education has started accepting applications to fill a vacancy created by the resignation of Area 3 Trustee Karen Bradford. Bradford, who has lived in the district for more than four decades, started her service on the board in 2017. Her term is set to expire this...
The Law Offices of Justin H. King Reports Rising Demand for Car Accident Lawyers...
Rancho Cucamonga, CA / Storyteller / Feb 17, 2026 /. A shift is reshaping how Inland Empire motorists respond to serious collisions. In recent months, The Law Offices of Justin H. King has reported rising demand for car accident representation as insurance disputes escalate and liability determinations grow more...
Susan G. Komen Guests Celebrate 35 Years of Impact in Newport Beach
At sunset on Wednesday, Jan. 28, Susan G. Komen Orange County and City Cruises hosted an appreciation cruise on the ship “Mojo” which launched from Newport Beach. Special guests enjoyed coastal views, light bites and time with survivors and thrivers, community partners and volunteers, as Susan G. Komen Orange County...
Orange County police warn that student game could be mistaken for real threat
Police in Irvine are warning students and parents about a popular game called “Senior Assassin,” saying it could lead to very dangerous real‑world consequences. The game, played by high school seniors near the end of the school year, involves kids targeting one another with water guns or gel blasters in an...

















