Body discovered in Orange County lake, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County. On Feb. 10, Orange County deputies received reports of a body spotted in the waters shortly before 1:30 p.m. OCSD personnel and a dive team arrived at the scene to retrieve the body and later confirmed the person...
Long Beach man arrested for stealing bronze plaques in several Orange County cities
On January 20, 2026, several bronze plaques were stolen from locations around the city, including Old Towne Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Our detectives immediately launched an investigation, reviewing numerous video surveillance systems that ultimately led to the identification of a suspect. The...
Brea man arrested for using a stolen EBT card at a Walmart in Irvine
Police officers found a vehicle parked at Walmart that was used in a previous shoplifting case in which over $900 in merchandise was stolen, according to the Irvine Police Department. The officers swiftly intercepted Ionut Alexandru Maglasu, 25, of Brea, as he returned to his car with a sack of...
RivCo Board to Weigh Revisions to Short-Term Rental Ordinance, Lifting Moratorium
The Board of Supervisors is slated Tuesday to consider amendments to Riverside County’s short-term rental ordinance, including strengthening compliance provisions, raising fees for certificates and ending a nearly yearlong moratorium on permits in Thousand Palms and the nearby community of B Bar H Ranch. “The...
PDHS moves to Elite 8 of Riverside County mock trials
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) – Palm Desert High School is moving on to the Elite 8 of the Riverside County Mock Trial Competition. On Saturday, PDHS was selected to go on to the Elite 8 competition. The Aztecs will face Martin Luther King High School at the Riverside Hall of Justice on Tuesday, February 10th at The post...
Inside Orange Coast’s Top Doctors Reception 2026
Honored doctors, leading physicians, and esteemed VIPs gathered for an exclusive evening of celebration at the Orange County Museum of Art’s Upper Terrace. January cover doctor Samir Shah, a 2026 Physician of Excellence, joined guests for an immersive culinary and cocktail experience featuring tastings from some of...
City urges residents to ensure they’re vaccinated against measles
With measles outbreaks appearing across the country, Long Beach health officials are urging the public to ensure they’re vaccinated against the highly contagious virus. While there are currently no reported measles cases in Long Beach, there are three recent cases in Los Angeles County and two in Orange County,...
Report exposes new ICE hubs near California schools, clinics — See where
Leaked federal records obtained by WIRED reveal a massive, "urgent" expansion of ICE facilities across California and the U.S. using bypassed procurement rules. In California, at least seven projects are underway in cities such as Los Angeles and Irvine. The full list of over 100 additional planned locations remains...
California city approves $683K drone program for police emergencies
The Santa Ana City Council in Orange County, California, has officially approved a new Drone as a First Responder (DFR) program, giving police a faster way to respond to emergencies while placing firm limits on how the technology can be used. The program includes the purchase of five drones and...
Early-Morning Shooting Leaves Man Dead at 14th and Main in Riverside
UPDATE – 3 P.M. – ACCORDING TO RIVERSIDE POLICE DEPARTMENT PUBLIC INFORMATION OFFICER, RYAN RAILSBACK, SUICIDE HAS BEEN RULED OUT AND THE SHOOTING IS BEING INVESTIGATED AS A HOMICIDE. THE VICTIM WAS A MALE IN HIS LATE 20’S AND FOUND SUFFERING FROM GUNSHOT WOUNDS. Just after 5:00...
