Maserati driving fraudster who targeted college students arrested by the Irvine Police
Last week, police detectives arrested Mario Simonte, 34, of Montclair, in connection with a series of scams targeting college students across Southern California, according to the Irvine Police Department. Simonte approached students near campuses and claimed he urgently needed to borrow cash to return to Italy. He...
Man suffers medical emergency behind the wheel, crashes into Orange plaza
A driver suffering a medical emergency crashed into a plaza in the city of Orange on Wednesday night, police said, with video showing nearby people running from the scene. According to the Orange Police Department, officers responded at 9:22 p.m. to reports of a traffic collision into The Plaza, located at 100 S....
Medical emergency leads to a van crash at the Orange Plaza
On Wednesday, November 19, at approximately 9:22 p.m., police officers responded to a traffic collision into The Plaza, in downtown Orange, according to the Orange Police Department. Upon arrival, the officers found a white Dodge van had crashed into the exterior bollards and caused minor damage to a park bench.
The SAPD is conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Friday, Nov. 21
The Santa Ana Police Department has announced a DUI and driver’s license checkpoint scheduled for Friday, November 21, 2025, starting at 6:00 p.m. and continuing until 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city. Why This Matters. The checkpoint is part of an ongoing effort to reduce impaired...
600 New Housing Units Coming to Fountain Valley, Including Affordable Senior Homes
Fountain Valley is moving ahead with a major housing project that will bring more than 600 new homes to the city — including 83 affordable apartments for seniors — after months of discussion among city leaders and residents over density, safety and state housing mandates. It comes as...
Parolee arrested again while tagging in coastal O.C.
Yesterday, while on proactive patrol, the Homeless Task Force spotted a man tagging under a railroad overpass, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Police officers quickly detained the man for trespassing and vandalism and discovered not only was he on parole, but he was also in possession of drug...
What are everyone’s thoughts on the renovated Barnes & Noble at Marina Pacifica?
Recently, the grand opening of the remodeled Barnes & Noble at Marina Pacifica took place. However, the event left some visitors feeling underwhelmed. The bookstore, which previously spanned two floors, now only occupies the top floor. The bottom floor, which used to house a Starbucks, is gone, leading to a perceived...
City of Hope Opens Only Cancer Specialty Hospital in Orange County, Calif., Advancing a...
IRVINE, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Nov 19, 2025-- City of Hope ® , one of the largest and most advanced cancer research and treatment organizations in the United States, opens Orange County’s only cancer specialty hospital on its academic cancer campus, establishing a next-generation model of care for the 2 million...
Woman decapitated in garbage truck crash while crossing street in Santa Ana, police say
Police said the 50-year-old woman was crossing the street when she was hit and died at the scene. It happened near an elementary school, with children and families nearby.
Man Arrested for Allegedly Forcing His Way into Woman’s Home, Exposing Himself, and Stealing...
ORANGE, CA — October 19th 2025 – “Early this morning, a suspect forced entry through a door of a residence in the 500 block of N. Grand Street. The suspect exposed himself to an adult female inside and stole property prior to fleeing the house on a bicycle.

















