‘Close to 1,000’ vehicles surrendered at Orange County e-bike buyback event
Nearly 1,000 vehicles, including e-bikes and e-motorcycles, were surrendered at a buyback event in Orange County on Sunday. A spokesperson with the Orange County District Attorney’s Office told KTLA on Monday morning that officials were still counting, but she believed the number of e-bikes surrendered was “close to 1
Coroner IDs Biker Killed in Long Beach Crash
A 23-year-old motorcyclist who was killed in a crash in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Monday. The wreck was reported at about 1:45 a.m. Thursday in the area of Atlantic Avenue and Villa Park, where a motorcycle and an SUV collided, according to the Long Beach Police Department.
Ex‑LASD Deputy from Fullerton sentenced in Federal extortion case
A former Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputy from Fullerton has been sentenced to 21 months in federal prison for abusing his law enforcement authority to intimidate victims on behalf of a self‑proclaimed cryptocurrency businessman and for filing a false tax return. The case highlights a pattern of...
Southern California police crackdown targets loud exhausts, speeders
An Orange County police department targeted motorcycles and cars with loud, modified exhaust systems, speeding drivers and e-bike/e-motorcycle violators during a one-day, multi-agency operation Saturday. During the operation, officers stopped 105 vehicles, resulting in 102 violations that were either cited or assigned
LA County Hillside Fire Erupts, Sending Evacuations Racing Across Neighborhoods
A fast-moving brush fire near the Orange and Los Angeles county line has crews scrambling, residents fleeing and at least one home already caught in the flames. A wildfire tore through hillside terrain in La Habra Heights on Tuesday afternoon, prompting evacuation orders and putting several neighborhoods on alert as cr
‘Pretty epic’ Kelvin wave is latest threat to SoCal coastal cities. How soon, and...
Coastal communities are beginning to assess the damage from waves and flooding as Southern California's braces for more potentially destructive conditions from a coastally trapped Kelvin wave.
Monster Jam Christmas Chaos in Anaheim (2026)
There is an all-new Monster Jam event coming to Orange County. Monster Jam Christmas Chaos will be coming to Angel Stadium just before Christmas! Mark your calendars for December 19-20, 2026, for the merriest Monster Jam there is. Heading to Monster Jam for the first time? Read my complete guide...
Santa Ana Police seize multiple guns in ongoing crackdown on gang activity
The Santa Ana Police Department’s Weekly Firearm Seizures report for September 5–11, 2026 shows another intense week of proactive enforcement, with officers and gang detectives recovering multiple firearms, arresting documented gang members, and uncovering narcotics and gang indicia during follow‑up search warrants. Th
20-Foot Hurricane Swell Obliterates SoCal Luxury Homes in ‘Most Coastal Carnage I’ve Ever Seen’...
Historic hurricane swells cause widespread destruction along Southern California coastlines, including Laguna Beach, Long Beach, and Dana Point. Southern California coastlines are reeling after historic hurricane swells battered the region, sending massive waves exploding into luxury beachside homes and completely deci
Hyatt Regency Newport Beach Hosts Annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Benefit Concert for High...
More than 700 guests gathered at the Hyatt Regency Newport Beach on Sunday, July 12, for the 27th annual Eric Marienthal and Friends Benefit Concert, raising vital funds for the High Hopes Head Injury Program. Hosted by two-time Grammy Award-winning saxophonist Eric Marienthal (a longtime resident of Newport Beach), th

















