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
High-stakes rescue in Garden Grove highlights the perils of rollover accidents
A dramatic single-vehicle traffic collision requiring an emergency cut-and-rescue operation occurred yesterday afternoon at approximately 2:00 p.m. at the intersection of Euclid Street and Lampson Avenue in Garden Grove, according to the OCFA. The Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) deployed heavy rescue crews who util
New playbook? Some parents are holding students back to give competitive edge
A San Clemente private school is giving parents the option to hold students back a year before high school to give them the competitive edge in the classroom and on the field.
Inmate from Riverside County killed in Otay Mesa prison
OTAY MESA, Calif. (KESQ) - A 66-year-old inmate died in his Otay Mesa prison cell this weekend and the death was being investigated as a homicide, according to the California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation. Hector Ozuna was found unresponsive inside his cell at the Richard J. Donovan Correctional Facility
Heat Advisory issued August 4 at 12:24AM PDT until August 8 at 8:00PM PDT...
* WHAT…High temperatures in the 90s to 105 expected. * WHERE…San Bernardino and Riverside County Valleys-The Inland. * WHEN…From 10 AM this morning to 8 PM PDT Saturday. * IMPACTS…Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses. Drink plenty of fluids, stay in an air-conditioned room, stay out...
Police Arrest Armed Robbery Suspect in Fullerton, California After Area Search and Investigation
FULLERTON, CA — Police in Fullerton arrested a suspect wanted in connection with an armed robbery after an investigation that drew local officers into the case. The arrest was made in the North Orange County city, according to the report. Officials have not released additional details in the source...
Suspect in 2020 Riverside County highway shooting already in custody for different crime
Riverside County authorities on Monday announced that the suspect in a deadly 2020 incident on Highway 74 near Hemet was already in custody for a different crime.
Large increase in children struggling with food insecurity in Orange County
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. — Maria Sofia Maldonado is a single, unemployed mother who is raising three of her own kids along with four grandchildren. She said paying rent and putting food on the table can be difficult. “Sometimes what I earned was not enough to pay rent and buy...
Riverside man goes missing while camping near Big Bear Lake
Sheriff's officials are searching for a Riverside man who vanished while camping with his fiancée near Big Bear Lake over the weekend. Brian Schofield, 47, was last seen when he went to sleep about 11:30 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 2, at Yellow Post Campsite 33 , in the Fawnskin area north of Big Bear Lake, according to the San
OCTA invites public input on Long-Range Plan and the future of OC transit
The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) is officially inviting residents, business owners, and community leaders to help map out the region’s infrastructure future. OCTA has released its draft 2026 Long-Range Transportation Plan (LRTP), a comprehensive strategic blueprint updated every four years to dictate i

















