Irvine Police deploy drone to stop fleeing grand theft suspect at Walmart
The Irvine Police Department successfully used its cutting-edge Drone as First Responder (DFR) program last weekend to apprehend a retail theft suspect attempting to evade officers in a local shopping center. Loss prevention staff at a local Walmart alerted law enforcement after observing a man bypass the registers and
Huanglongbing Quarantine Boundary Expands in Riverside, San Diego Counties
Effective July 29, the Department is expanding the HLB quarantine boundary in the Fallbrook and Rainbow areas of San Diego County and into Riverside County (grids 499 and 500). A map of the expanded boundary can be found at https://www.cdfa.ca.gov/citrus/pests_diseases/hlb/regulation.html. Also effective July 29, the D
Locked-Up Hemet Man Busted in 2020 Riverside County Highway 74 Killing
Nearly six years after a Homeland man was found fatally injured along Highway 74, Riverside County investigators say they have identified a suspect who was already behind bars on an unrelated case. David Starnes, a 46-year-old Hemet man, was arrested Sunday on suspicion of murder in the death of Jabulani Mensa Robinson
Eisenhower Health Ranked No. 1 by U.S. News & World Report
RANCHO MIRAGE — Eisenhower Health has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2026-2027 Best Hospital. Eisenhower is ranked No. 1 in the Inland Empire (Riverside and San Bernardino Counties) and is ranked #22 in California (top 5.5% of all hospitals) among U.S. News’ latest edition of Best Hospitals.
San Bernardino County man who died off O.C. beach identified
A 24-year-old man who died while swimming with a friend off an Orange County beach Monday evening has been identified. A 911 call reporting that a man had gone missing in the water at Crescent Bay was made just before 7:30 p.m. Monday, according to the Laguna Beach Department of Marine Safety. “According to a […]
Famous People Born in Yorba Linda, California
Yorba Linda, known as the “Land of Gracious Living,” has produced an unexpectedly wide range of well-known names. From the world of drag racing to the entertainment industry, and even the presidency, the city has shaped people who went on to leave a mark far beyond Orange County. Here’s a countdown of the most notable
Search ends tragically for swimmer off Orange County coast
A man who began struggling while swimming with a friend off an Orange County beach Monday evening has died, according to marine officials. A 911 call reporting that a man had gone missing in the water at Crescent Bay was made just before 7:30 p.m., the Laguna Beach Department of Marine Safety said in a […]
Mystery Buyer Drops $39M on Crystal Cove Mega-Mansion in Newport Coast
A sprawling Newport Coast mansion with sweeping ocean views has sold for nearly $39 million, adding another eye-watering deal to Orange County’s already sizzling luxury-home market. The buyer’s identity remains undisclosed, but the estate’s amenities read like a private resort with a very serious mortgage attached. The
A Santa Ana Police drone stopped a work truck theft in progress
The Santa Ana Police Department deployed its advanced high-tech aerial units to stop a vehicle theft in progress. After patrol officers responded to a reported stolen vehicle near 2800 W. 1st St., the suspects and the vehicle had already fled the immediate area and were initially nowhere to be found.
This SoCal city issued $240,000 in fines during July 4 firework crackdown
One Southern California jurisdiction took their fireworks crackdown very seriously on the Fourth of July, as well as the days before and after. The city of Orange said in their 2026 Fireworks Program report that the outreach started well before July 4 – in fact, it started on June 22 when the Orange Police Department

















