Orange County Pauses Herbicide Spraying in Creek Beds After Backlash
Orange County residents won’t see anyone spraying chemical herbicides into their creekbeds for an undetermined time after Supervisor Katrina Foley announced county staff were pausing any new spraying of herbicide in the midst of her reelection campaign. The countywide pause comes after Foley pledged in March to block a
Long Beach: High Rents, Hard Choices, June 2 Primary Ahead
Soaring rents, rental displacement, homelessness, housing affordability, and gentrification are high on the agenda this June 2 Primary. As cities everywhere brace for next year’s cuts to anti-poverty programs and rising cost-of-living pressure, ongoing homeless encampments have communities calling for more shelters, mo
Orange Overhauls Rental Assistance Program
More Orange residents could soon qualify for rental assistance from the city after officials overhauled eligibility criteria to give preference to struggling older residents after staff found the program hasn’t helped anyone since its inception. The program has been around for over a year, but because of strict criteri
Dead birds washing up on Southern California beaches puzzle experts
Residents and wildlife experts are searching for answers after an unusual number of dead seabirds have been found washing up along beaches across Southern California, from Orange County to Ventura County. In a report published Wednesday by The LA Local, residents described seeing multiple dead birds scattered across lo
Civil rights lawsuit filed against Santa Ana Police over fatal Jan. 29 shooting
SANTA ANA, CALIF., May 14, 2026 — The family of Victor Lopez, shot in the back by Santa Ana Police following a minor traffic stop, has filed a federal civil rights lawsuit against the City of Santa Ana and the as-yet unnamed officer involved in his death. Lopez, 18,...
Seal Beach Police arrest suspect in attempted homicide
Seal Beach Police arrested a suspect on May 10, following an attempted homicide investigation after multiple witnesses reported a shooting in the 2900 block of Seal Beach Boulevard. On Sunday, May 10, at approximately 7:03 p.m., Seal Beach Police officers responded to reports of a shooting in the area. Witnesses...
Inland Empire teen arrested after Facebook Marketplace robbery in Irvine
In March, officers investigated a robbery on Athel Avenue. The suspect met with the victim to purchase an iPhone through Facebook Marketplace, according to the Irvine Police Department. During the meet-up, the suspect pushed the victim and ran away with the iPhone. Last Monday, detectives surveilled the suspect at his.
Orange County families push for stronger e-bike regulations
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. — Kolby Aipa was a surfing legend in Huntington Beach. In 2025, he became the youngest member of the Surfers Hall of Fame. Kolby died at 20 years old in an e-bike accident. What You Need To Know. According to the most recent data from Providence...
CDL and DUI checkpoint set for May 28 in coastal Orange County
The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, May 28, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on DUI crash and arrest history. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote
Arrest made in nearly 2-year-old murder at an Orange County park
Investigators have made an arrest in connection with the nearly two-year-old stabbing murder of a man at a park in Orange County. On Oct. 22, 2024, around 7:20 a.m., Santa Ana police officers responded to Delhi Park at 2314 South Halladay Street following reports of an unresponsive adult male. Officers found 46-year-ol

















