Abandoned Southern California mall overrun by vandals; 402 police calls since October
Authorities in Westminster, a suburb in Orange County, are looking to spread awareness of vandalism at the Westminster Mall, which closed last October but has since become a hotbed of illicit activity. According to the Westminster Police Department, the mall has been boarded up since its closure; however, people...
PHOTO: L.A. Sheriff’s Deputy Served Starbucks Coffee with ‘Extremely Offensive’ Pig Drawn on Cup
A Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy was recently served a cup of coffee with an “offensive” image drawn on it, the news coming after many years of leftists not attempting to hide their anti-law enforcement stance. An employee at a Starbucks in Norwalk gave the deputy...
At least a dozen people arrested in ICE raids across LA over the weekend
Recent ICE activity has been reported in Silver Lake, Eagle Rock and Downey. DHS confirmed that 11 people from Mexico and El Salvador were taken into custody in Downey.
A DUI driver was arrested after doing spinouts at the Irvine Spectrum
On Thursday morning, a 22-year-old from Orange decided to spin her car around, like a pinwheel on a windy day, on top of one of the Spectrum parking structures, according to the Irvine Police Department. Working with Spectrum Security and IPD dispatchers, a police officer quickly located the driver and...
Are Homeowners Responsible for Sidewalk Hazards?
Most people assume sidewalks are the city’s problem. They’re public, after all. But responsibility isn’t always that simple. And when someone trips, falls, or crashes a bike near a home, things can get confusing fast. Who fixes it?. Who’s liable?. And what actually counts as a...
Fire victim: ‘Lost and living in a nightmare’
Karole Kopecky, a Canyon Country resident, was having a normal day and grabbing dinner on her way home from her second job, when her next-door-neighbor’s daughter called her saying she needed to get home immediately — because Kopecky’s home was on fire. Racing to her mobile home...
Three suspects were arrested after burglarizing a home under construction in coastal O.C.
On January 4, 2026, the Newport Beach Police Department received a call for suspicious activity at a home under construction in the Harbor Ridge area. The NBPD’s Drone 1 arrived on the scene first and observed three male suspects inside the residence. Police officers arrived shortly after and located...
Starbucks employee delivers coffee to L.A. deputy with hand-drawn pig on cup
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is speaking out after one of its deputies was served a cup of coffee from an employee of a Norwalk Starbucks with a hand-drawn image of a pig on it. In a statement, sheriff’s officials condemned the Jan. 9 incident, saying the image of a pig “is commonly used to demean […]
Popular Korean BBQ Spots in Orange County, California: Enjoy AYCE
Orange County boasts a vibrant Korean BBQ (KBBQ) scene, especially in hubs like Garden Grove, Buena Park, Irvine, and Fullerton. These areas offer a great mix of premium à la carte (non-AYCE) restaurants and value-packed all-you-can-eat (AYCE) options. Expect high-quality meats, flavorful marinades, generous banchan...
Vandalism Overruns Shuttered Westminster Mall
The closed Westminster Mall in Orange County is now a site of vandalism, with graffiti and broken windows. Witnesses report large groups causing damage without security present. The mall's redevelopment is pending, while police have made multiple arrests and are working to improve security.
