Wild Video Shows Robbers Pulling Off a $1 Million Jewelry Heist
Unbelievable footage shows the moment a group of thieves crashed their SUV through the window of a jewelry store before pulling off a $1 million heist.
How Three Siblings Brought Laguna Beach’s Beloved Record Shop Back to Life
When Audrey, James, and Sadie Jean Wilcox heard that Sound Spectrum had closed its doors following owner Jimmy Otto’s passing, the siblings teamed up to rescue the local staple. The shop has been selling music since 1967 and is currently the only record store remaining in the city. The siblings are no strangers to...
How a Tragic Death Created California’s Most Infamous Surf Spot (Video)
The Wedge is a unique, manmade shorebreak surf spot in Newport Beach, CA. Its formation traces back to a 1936 jetty expansion after a tragic boating accident. The jetty created signature refraction waves, making The Wedge famous among surfers and spectators. There aren’t many waves on this planet quite like...
Armed Woman Surrenders Peacefully After Standoff with Long Beach Police on East Wardlow Road
Last night, the Long Beach Police Department responded to what they characterized as a "no-hit shooting" on the 700 block of East Wardlow Road. According to the LBPD blotter, the incident unfolded around 10:35 p.m. A distressed adult female, who was barricaded in a vehicle and armed, was reportedly experiencing...
Informant Scandal Spawns from Plea Deal for 1988 Murderer
A 65-year-old man whose murder trial was affected by the continuing fallout from the jailhouse informants scandal in Orange County accepted a plea deal Monday that will net him five more years behind bars. Paul Gentile Smith pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter in connection with a 1988 killing, along with...
Court Watch: Judge Denies Financial Hardship Excuse in Domestic Violence Case
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A judge at the Harbor Justice Center on Jan. 23 was unpersuaded by an argument that financial hardship prevented compliance with court-ordered domestic violence courses, rejecting the claim while allowing additional time to complete the program. On the morning of Jan. 23, at the Harbor...
From $950 Theft to Six-Year Exposure: Felony Charging Raises Questions in Newport Beach Court
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A theft involving $950 worth of merchandise from a California Home Depot store resulted in felony charges and warnings of up to six years in state prison for a probation violation, highlighting questions about charging practices in lower-level theft cases. On Jan. 10, 2026, Alberto...
This Tiny Long Beach, CA Italian Spot Might Be The City’s Best‑Kept Food Obsession
Long Beach has its share of buzzy spots, but Due Fiori is the kind of low‑key, green‑painted Italian hideout that friends only tell their favorite people about. Regulars line up at the counter, grab a glass of Italian wine, and then disappear into the glow of twinkle lights and moody reds, creating that rare feeling...
Pregnant mom killed in Anaheim crash was out for late-night snack when hit by...
After a 24-year-old pregnant woman was killed in a suspected DUI crash in Anaheim over the weekend, her family said Monday that it's devastated by her death and the death of her unborn baby. Bianca Esquivel's sister, Viri, said that the expectant mom and her boyfriend were returning home from...
OUSD Board of Education Members Vote Themselves A 400% Pay Increase
Last week, without any discussion or explanation to the public, the Orange Unified School District Board of Education voted to raise their maximum monthly pay from $400 to $2,000 – an increase of 400%. OUSD includes the communities of Orange, Villa Park, Anaheim Hills and parts of Garden Grove..

















