Tech tycoon husband arrested after wife found dead below mountain highway in wealthy enclave
A tech executive is accused of killing his wife during a $4.5 million divorce battle. Aryan Papoli's body was discovered 75 feet below a highway in the Crestline area.
Meth user busted at traffic stop in south Orange County
DUI (drugs) O.C. deputies remain proactive in keeping dangerous drivers off the road and helping keep Laguna Hills safe. In California, a driver arrested for driving under the influence of drugs (DUID), possession of methamphetamine (a controlled substance), and possession of drug paraphernalia faces a combination of...
Suspect arrested after stealing a bait bike owned by police in coastal Orange County
A coastal Orange County anti–bike theft operation is going strong, and last night a thief took the bait, literally, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. One of the HBPD’s strategically placed bicycles was stolen, prompting police officers to be immediately alerted. Officers responded quickly, located...
Ex-con faces sentencing for fraud, ID theft targeting SoCal surfers
REGION — A convicted bank robber is expected to be sentenced in Los Angeles federal court on Wednesday for running a nearly $1 million fraud scheme that targeted surfers at beaches in San Diego County and other Southern California areas, whose bank cards and phones were lifted from their cars while they were catching...
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...
Rabid Bat Found Near Popular California Trail Prompts Urgent Warning to Hikers and Their...
Officials warn that bat bites can go unnoticed and urge prompt reporting of any possible exposure

















