Santa Ana man arrested in Irvine for selling drugs and booze to minors via...
The Irvine Police Department Special Investigations Unit successfully intercepted an online operation targeting local minors after conducting targeted surveillance on a suspected dealer. Detectives detained and arrested Miguel Angel Chino Chona, a 27-year-old resident of Santa Ana, immediately after observing him sell
Hurricane Genevieve Uncovers Buried Pier at the Wedge
The Wedge is dangerous enough as it is. A massive, unpredictable slab detonating right on shore, it can, and will, annihilate you if you’re not careful. However, the effects of Hurricane Genevieve appear to be making the notorious Southern California break even more deadly. Beach erosion has been an...
Car drops off Angeles Crest Highway, killing driver; 3 passengers survive
A male driver died but three passengers survived a vehicle going over the side of the road in the Angeles Crest Highway in La Cañada Flintridge on Wednesday.
Santa Ana Police CDL and DUI Checkpoint set for this Friday night, August 7
The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint on Friday, August 7, 2026. According to traffic officials, the enforcement operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. the following morning. While law enforcement is withholding the precise
Joan Jett Announces Show Cancellations Following Orthopedic Surgery
Joan Jett is taking time away from the stage to recover after undergoing orthopedic surgery for a fractured vertebra. The legendary singer and guitarist announced the cancellation of several upcoming performances as she focuses on her recovery. The health update was shared with fans as Joan Jett & the Blackhearts...
Pasadena man arrested after $1,000 Sephora theft in Irvine
An intense multi-agency surveillance operation concluded with the arrest of a Pasadena resident accused of grand theft and burglary at an Irvine Sephora location. Investigators from the Irvine Police Department tracked the suspect across county lines to finalize the arrest following a critical tip from the local commun
Dive into dirty soda at Orange Coast Soda Co.
Owners Justin Corey and Jonas Wixom, both 20, unveil Orange Coast Soda Co. They offer “soda elevated” concoctions – aka dirty sodas – such as Dr. Coconut and Cali Cooler at Irvine Spectrum Center. We talked to Corey about the origins. What is a dirty soda?
New vision for Oak Creek Golf Club unveiled
Over the past nine months, a collaborative community effort has shaped the evolving vision for the Oak Creek nature park and village. Through extensive resident workshops and surveys, thousands of Irvine attendees provided feedback on the future of the privately owned Oak Creek Golf Club. Interpretive planner Jenny Rig
Why Locals ADORE This Neighborhood Breakfast Gem in Long Beach, California
Blackbird Café feels like the kind of breakfast place people recommend with a smile and a very specific warning: arrive hungry. Located on Orange Avenue in Long Beach’s California Heights neighborhood, this small café has built its reputation around generous portions, creative breakfast favorites, and warm service.
After 4 Years, Family Finds Measure of Justice in Fatal SC Hit-and-Run
For more than four years, the Cervantes family lived with unanswered questions. They celebrated birthdays, endured holidays and mourned milestones without Joshua Gene Cervantes, never knowing whether the person responsible for the hit-and-run crash that claimed his life would ever be held accountable. That uncertainty

















