Opinion: Calls to fire Santa Ana police officers before investigation is complete risk undermining...
A local activist organization, Orange County CSO (Community Service Organization Orange County), has announced a protest outside the Santa Ana Police Department and is demanding the immediate firing of officers involved in the recent arrest of Florentino Lopez, an incident that was captured on video and has already pro
Passenger crashes stolen tug on airfield at John Wayne Airport, officials say
A passenger was arrested after allegedly breaching security at John Wayne Airport, stealing an airline tug and crashing it, officials say.
SoCal’s extreme heat prompts tire blowout warning
Extreme heat is raising concerns about tire blowouts across SoCal freeways. Drivers are urged to check their tires for low tread or cracking before hitting the road.
Man hit, killed crossing the street in Long Beach
A man is dead after he was hit by a car while crossing the street in Long Beach Tuesday. The man was walking in a marked crosswalk near the intersection of Anaheim Street and Junipero Avenue at 5:38 a.m. when he was struck by a 2010 Toyota Prius, according to the Long Beach Police Department. […]
Stranded motorist turns out to be wanted suspect carrying suspected meth, Irvine Police say
What began as a routine effort by officers from the Irvine Police Department to assist a motorist at a local intersection quickly turned into a significant arrest involving active felony warrants and a large quantity of suspected narcotics. According to the Irvine Police, officers contacted 35-year-old Rene Amezcua of
UC Irvine student found dead on campus, investigation underway
An investigation is underway after a UC Irvine student was found dead on campus. On Oct. 4, the student, Amir Eftekhar, 18, was found dead around 2 p.m., a spokesperson with the Orange County Coroner told the Los Angeles Times. Authorities did not release details on where Eftekhar was found, but told the Times that […]
Duran: Housing First, A Proven Solution That Orange County Can No Longer Afford to...
This story is part of the Voice of OC Collegiate News Service, a partnership with Chapman University that trains student journalists to cover public policy across Orange County. Have a student project or a response to this work? Email [email protected]. Housing First emerged in New York City during the early...
Prima Fire Ignites in Orange County as Heatwave, Santa Ana Winds Collide
A new wildfire dubbed the Prima Fire was first discovered in Orange County, California at 1:59 p.m. on Monday, October 5, 2026, burning on private land with its cause undetermined and containment status still unknown. The blaze was first flagged through National Interagency Fire Center tracking data, with no confirmed
Elderly California Woman Allegedly Ran Over Puppy Intentionally, Killing It
Less than a day after seeking the public’s help identifying a suspect accused of intentionally running over a puppy, police in California announced the arrest of an elderly woman for the crime. The Santa Ana Police Department on Wednesday, Sept. 30, shared surveillance video of the Sept. 8 incident in which a minivan a
CAUGHT ON CAMERA: Driver Killed In Violent 5-Vehicle Crash On 605 Freeway
One person was killed in a violent five-vehicle crash that shut down the northbound 605 Freeway early Tuesday morning in Cerritos. The incident began around 12:47 a.m. on October 6, 2026, when CHP received reports of an unknown vehicle blocking lanes on the northbound 605 Freeway just south of the 91 Freeway.

















