2 women arrested after police find over $20,000 worth of stolen merchandise in Orange...
Two women were arrested for allegedly stealing over $20,000 worth of merchandise from Orange County stores. On May 22, Costa Mesa police responded to reports of a theft at the Lululemon store at the South Coast Plaza mall in Costa Mesa shortly before 8 p.m. Four female suspects were seen fleeing from the mall — […]
Ex-Irvine councilmember faces more than 10 years in prison on perjury and voter fraud...
Prosecutors say Tammy Kim changed her driver’s license and voter registration in 2024 to reflect an address she has never lived at.
Chino mayor blasts state housing policy, asks Newsom for meeting
The mayor of Chino has asked Gov. Gavin Newsom for a meeting to discuss giving cities more control over housing policy. Mayor Eunice Ulloa and Chino city officials have cried foul over ever-expansive state housing laws that they said have eroded local control and stifled the inclusion of municipalities and the public...
Industrial yard fire breaks out, threatens 50 vehicles near March Air Reserve Base
An industrial yard fire broke out on Thursday morning, with flames initially reported to have spread across 50 vehicles near the March Air Reserve Base in Riverside County. After assessing the damage, the fire department determined that only seven vehicles had been damaged. Crews responded to a report of fire around...
Norco man convicted of starting Line Fire in San Bernardino County
A Norco man was convicted Thursday of igniting the massive Line Fire in San Bernardino County last year.
Good Samaritan helps save injured climber in daring California mountains rescue
A dramatic rescue — with an assist from a good Samaritan — in the California mountains. A Riverside County sheriff's helicopter crew rescued an injured climber who tumbled 30 feet while scaling a cliff in Idyllwild on Sunday. That good Samaritan stayed with the climber until the chopper came and hoisted them to safety.
OC Clerk Recorder thanks Naval Admiral and crew who rescued family during fall of...
SANTA ANA, Calif. - Orange County's Clerk-Recorder celebrated in a ceremony this past April, his family's safe escape during the fall of Saigon, at an event at the USS Midway-the very ship which brought them to the U.S. 50 years ago.
Man, 62, in U.S. illegally, embezzled $7M from Newport Beach employer, feds say
A 62-year-old man from Mexico living in Orange County illegally is accused of embezzling $7 million from a Newport Beach company that specializes in purchasing classic cars, federal officials announced. Alexander G. Ramos, a resident of Newport Beach, had been employed in the company’s risk management department...
4 sentenced for organized retail theft ring targeting Home Depot stores in Southern California
Four men were sentenced for their involvement in an organized retail theft ring that targeted Home Depot stores across Southern California. The group conspired to steal merchandise from over 60 Home Depot stores across Los Angeles, Orange, San Diego and Ventura counties, according to the California Attorney General’s...
DA Spitzer Under Fire for Mishandling Murder Cases and Harassment Claims
ORANGE, CA — Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer removed former Senior Assistant District Attorney Tracy Miller after her attempt to protect fellow colleagues, victims of sexual harassment by a former supervisor and longtime friend of Spitzer, according to opening statements in a civil trial that began...