Santa Ana man charged with killing his own mother outside Fullerton Police station
An Orange County man faces a maximum sentence of 50 years to life in state prison after being charged with the cold-blooded murder of his own mother. Emmanuel Wesley, a 23-year-old resident of Santa Ana, is accused of shooting 61-year-old Theresa Jones twice in the back on the Fourth of July. In a shocking twist, the f
Wanted suspect armed with brass knuckles arrested by OC Sheriff Deputies
A proactive enforcement stop by the Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) North Patrol Bureau on July 13, 2026, served as a stark reminder of California’s strict stance on prohibited weapons. Deputies operating in unincorporated Orange County contacted a wanted subject who was found carrying a hidden pair of brass
Sean Joyce to Return as Irvine’s City Manager
Two months after current City Manager Sean Crumby announced his plans to step down, the City has hired Sean Joyce to be Irvine’s new City Manager. Joyce is expected to begin in mid-August. Joyce served as Irvine’s City Manager for 13 years, including during the Great Recession, one of...
The Picklr Preparing Fountain Valley Unit
The Picklr is preparing to open a new indoor pickleball club at 17904 Magnolia St., Fountain Valley, this August. To WhatNow, franchise owners Tracey Swanitz and Christy Deutschle shared the excitement of opening two new locations in Orange County this summer. Along with the Fountain Valley unit, Rancho Santa Margarita
Orange County parents demand answers on child cancer cases in Ladera Ranch
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
State AG Clears Santa Ana Police in Fatal Shooting
The state Attorney General’s Office cleared two officers of any criminal wrongdoing in the fatal shooting of a man wielding a replica shotgun in downtown Santa Ana, but recommended the city review its policies for rendering aid to a downed suspect and clearing out people from a potential shooting scene.
Man shot dead by L.A. County Sheriff’s Department deputies
A man allegedly armed with a gun was shot dead by Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies in Bellflower Friday. LASD deputies responded to an assault with a deadly weapon call on the 10400 block of Artesia Boulevard at 9:06 p.m. After arriving at the scene, deputies shot and killed the man, the sheriff’s depar
23-Year-Old Charged with Mother’s Murder in Shocking Fourth of July Incident
A 23-year-old man has been charged with murder following the fatal shooting of his mother while she sat in her car, parked directly in front of the Fullerton Police Department on Independence Day. Emmanuel Wesley, a resident of Santa Ana, faces serious charges in connection with the death of 61-year-old Theresa Jones,
Santa Ana Police search for black Dodge Ram in Edinger Ave. hit-and-run
The Santa Ana Police Department is actively seeking public assistance to identify a driver and vehicle involved in a reckless hit-and-run collision. The incident occurred on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, at the busy intersection of Edinger Avenue and Pacific Avenue in Santa Ana, California. According to traffic investigato
20 Family-Friendly Communities With Top-Rated Schools
If you’re in search of the ideal place to raise a family, look no further. The following 20 communities are celebrated not only for their top-rated schools but also for their safe neighborhoods and family-friendly amenities. They offer a nurturing environment where children can thrive academically and socially, providi
