Irvine Police arrest suspect, crime data shows growing bike theft problem
Last week, Irvine Police Department officers responded to the Woodbridge Community Association after a caller reported a bicycle theft in progress. As officers searched the area, one officer spotted a man walking down the sidewalk with the stolen bike. The reporting party was brought to the scene and immediately identi
Why Tens of Thousands Packed Santa Ana’s Streets for El Grito Despite ICE Anxiety
Downtown Santa Ana became an unlikely referendum on a year of immigration anxiety this past weekend, when more than 80,000 people turned out over two days for the city's Fiestas Patrias — a crowd that city officials say ranks among the largest Mexican Independence Day gatherings in Southern California. The number carri
Passenger jumps overboard from Carnival Cruise ship headed to Long Beach
A man jumped overboard from a Carnival Cruise ship off the coast of Mexico, prompting an ongoing search by the U.S. Coast Guard and Mexican authorities, officials said Sunday. The passenger, identified only as a 56-year-old man, was aboard the Carnival Panorama as it sailed from Puerto Vallarta, Mexico, back to Long Be
Long Beach homeless services audit referred to outside agency after auditor finds ‘irregularities’
An investigation into millions of dollars the city of Long Beach spent on homeless service providers has been turned over to an outside agency after auditors identified what the city auditor described as “irregularities” that raised “significant concerns.”. The disclosure marks a significant development in an investiga
Fontes Workers’ Compensation Attorneys Launch Dedicated Teams in Santa Ana and Riverside
"Fontes Workers' Compensation Attorneys Launch Dedicated Teams in Santa Ana and Riverside" Southern California law firm separates its bilingual Workers’ Compensation operation from its other practice areas, citing the contingency-fee model and a fundamentally different workflow. Dedicated teams now serve Orange County
High school volleyball: No. 2 Mater Dei beats No. 1 Sierra Canyon to win...
LAS VEGAS, Nev. — No. 2 Mater Dei (Santa Ana, Calif.) survived high school volleyball's longest day beating No. 1 Sierra Canyon (Chatsworth, Calif.), 25-18, 25-1, on Saturday to claim the 31st annual Durango Fall Classic title. It was the record-tying sixth Durango championship for the program, equaling Kentucky...
LOCALS REFUSED to Let Their Beloved Chef Disappear, Inspiring a Fresh Second Act in...
Open Mon–Fri 9 AM–3 PM | Sat 9 AM–2 PM | (closed Sun) Some restaurants open their doors and wait for customers to walk in, hoping the right crowd will find them. Crave opened because its neighbors begged it to, refusing to let their favorite chef disappear from the neighborhood.
Santa Ana Police Drone Program Draws Attention
A Santa Ana police response involved a vehicle, a firearm pulled from the car, and questions still open about a second person witnesses say ran from the scene. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the department's Eagle-1 drone unit, flying under the callsign #31EAGLE, has been used in police responses. Invest
Woman arrested for $1,200 Lululemon theft in Orange County
A 65-year-old woman was arrested for allegedly stealing more than $1,200 worth of clothing from a Lululemon store in Irvine. The Irvine Police Department said the theft occurred earlier this month when the woman, who was seen carrying several tote bags, entered the store at the Irvine Spectrum Center and began casually
‘Vampirates’ swings into Buena Park, summoning supernatural seafaring fun
The dinner theater setting includes a three-course meal, a show, and occasional audience interaction. The tall ships sailed through Dana Point Harbor earlier in September, a sign that a certain quirky holiday is on the horizon. It's "Talk Like a Pirate Day," which is honored on and around Sept. 19...

















