Four DUI drivers were arrested in coastal OC on Halloween
The Huntington Beach Police Department reported that officers arrested four suspected impaired drivers between Halloween night and the early morning hours that followed. According to police, one driver was found unconscious behind the wheel, while three other suspected DUI drivers crashed into fixed objects, including a light pole and a bus bench. Police emphasized that all four incidents were preventable and renewed calls for motorists to arrange sober transportation during the holiday season.
Police find missing woman in Orange County who needed medication
Orange County authorities have located a missing 21-year-old woman who was considered at-risk and in need of medication on Monday. Leah Larsen was last seen around 3 p.m. Sunday near North State College Drive and East Chapman Avenue, according to the Fullerton Police Department. “Leah is in need of medication,” police said upon her disappearance. […]
Winter Fest OC Returns to the OC Fair and Event Center November 27-January 3
Winter Fest OC, Southern California's largest winter festival, returns to the OC Fair and Event Center on November 27 with enhanced attractions and immersive experiences, including an all-new holiday light trail. Entering its 12th year, Winter Fest OC brings the magic of the holiday season to Orange County, transforming the grounds into a winter wonderland filled with dazzling lights, real snow, exhilarating attractions and live entertainment for guests of all ages.
New OC Mega Mart gives Calif.’s crowded Asian grocery store scene a big new...
The exterior of a Mega Mart Korean superstore. (James F. via Yelp)Southern California has no shortage of specialty markets, from warehouse-style emporiums selling sweets to the so-called “Costco of Thai food.” And now, a popular Bay Area powerhouse has decided to enter the market with its first SoCal location.Korean grocery chain Mega Mart, which launched in South Korea in 1975 and debuted its first U.S. location in Georgia in 2010, opened its doors in La Habra, a midsize suburban city in northe
Santa Ana residents spot ICE agents near local jails as battle over Sanctuary Policies...
The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking to calm concerns after reports that federal immigration agents have been seen near the Santa Ana Jail and Orange County Jail facilities. In a statement released Monday, Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez emphasized that the department does not participate in federal immigration enforcement operations and is not coordinating with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) on local immigration raids or arrests.
This Free California Christmas Wonderland Glows With Over 500,000 Lights And A Towering 67-Foot...
More than 500,000 lights cover one waterfront plaza here, and the whole thing costs exactly nothing to enjoy. Yes, free. In Southern California, where snow is basically a rumor, that alone feels like a small miracle. The centerpiece is a 67-foot Christmas tree. That’s taller than a six-story building, wrapped...
Pedestrian, 56, fatally injured when struck by an automobile
A 56-year-old male pedestrian suffered fatal injuries when he was struck by a motor vehicle early Saturday morning in Westminster. According to Commander Andy Stowers of the WPD, the incident took place in the area of Beach Boulevard and McFadden Avenue. Officers responded to the scene at 3:13 a.m., finding...
Costa Mesa (CA) Approves $19.4M Fire Station No. 2 Rebuild, Amid Pushback on Financing
Daily Pilot, Costa Mesa, Calif. Oct. 30—Replacing Costa Mesa ‘s Fire Station No. 2 has been on the city ‘s improvement list for years, but city officials only recently executed the necessary paperwork on a total rebuild anticipated to cost $19.4 million and take about two years to complete.
Stabbing victims among 6 injured in Anaheim fight
Six people were injured early Sunday morning in Anaheim when several people armed with knives were involved in what authorities described as a large fight. Police responded to the area of Magnolia and La Palma avenues at about 1:30 a.m. after reports about the fight. Two people with stab wounds directed officer to a residence on North Magnolia Avenue, where there were four more injured victims.
North OC burglary suspects run, but police helicopter leads police right to them
Two men were arrested Thursday night following a reported residential burglary in a Fullerton neighborhood near State College Boulevard and Bastanchury Road, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Police said officers responded to reports that two adult male suspects had broken into a home while residents were inside. The suspects...

















