Orange County police warn of new measures thieves are taking to steal cars
Orange County police are sharing new details about the measures being taken by car thieves across Southern California.
Irvine Police Department to Carry Out Sobriety Checkpoint on November 21
The Irvine Police Department has announced that it will be conducting a sobriety checkpoint on Friday, November 21. The checkpoint is scheduled to take place from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. around Jamboree Road and Dupont Drive. The initiative is part of the department's ongoing efforts to ensure the safety and...
16-year-old boy hospitalized after being shot near high school in Long Beach, police say
A 16-year-old boy was hospitalized after being shot near a high school campus in Long Beach, authorities said.
Downtown Long Beach Vons to remove self-checkout lanes, workers say
They had already been shut down in response to a new Long Beach law mandating more staffing. Workers say the company plans to remove the machines altogether, casting doubt over how the chain plans to comply with the first-of-its-kind ordinance. The post Downtown Long Beach Vons to remove self-checkout lanes, workers...
California Woman Sought After 170-Mile Police Chase Ends at Mexico Border
California cops are hunting for a woman who bolted to Mexico after an insane two-hour chase, burning rubber across 170 miles and four counties. It all started in Thousand Oaks, just outside LA, where deputies spotted a stolen Toyota Sienna ripped from a sober living home. Once they zeroed in on the minivan, the...
The Westminster Police are targeting distracted drivers today
The Westminster Police Department is conducting an enforcement operation targeting drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law throughout the City today, on November 18, 2025. Remember, a driver’s primary focus should be on the road, not their phone. No text, phone call, email, or social media post...
OC DA receives $3.4M in grants to combat DUIs
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office (OCDA) has been chosen once again by the California Office of Traffic Safety (OTS) to serve as the statewide traffic safety training agency in an ongoing effort to combat drugged and drunk driving across California. This year’s $3.4 million in OTS grants will allow the...
The Westminster Police are targeting distracted drivers today
The Westminster Police Department is conducting an enforcement operation targeting drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law throughout the City today, on November 18, 2025. Remember, a driver’s primary focus should be on the road, not their phone. No text, phone call, email, or social media post...
A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in north Orange County
On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:03 p.m., police officers responded to the intersection of S. Magnolia Avenue and W. Orangethorpe Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian, according to the Fullerton Police Department. When officers arrived, they located an adult female in the...
Efforts underway to prevent trash in local streams from reaching ocean
Recent heavy rainfall in Southern California has swelled the banks of local rivers which are now carrying significant amounts of debris downstream, threatening coastal environments in Los Angeles and Orange counties. On Monday, officials and residents expressed concern that trash swept into waterways like the San...
