Newsom’s Mental Health Court Struggles in Orange County
Governor Gavin Newsom's CARE Courts program, designed to aid homeless individuals with schizophrenia, is facing big challenges in Orange County. Despite significant investment, the program has seen limited success.
Police drug bust at Irvine, Santa Ana residences yields drugs, guns and cash
Detectives received information that two suspects were attempting to ship multiple packages of drugs to different parts of the United States and abroad, according to the Irvine Police Department (IPD). On July 16, the IPD Special Investigation Unit served a search warrant at homes on Terrapin in Irvine and Mainplace...
Upland Attempted Murder Suspect Caught in Barstow After Months-Long Search
UPLAND, Calif. (VVNG.com) — A 27-year-old Santa Ana man was arrested in Barstow earlier this month in connection to a violent and unprovoked shooting in Upland that left one woman injured, authorities said. The Upland Police Department reported that the incident occurred on April 26, 2025, around 2 a.m....
Questions Surround $100 Million in ‘Fire Aid’ for Los Angeles
Questions are being raised about how the roughly $100 million raised by “Fire Aid” concerts in the aftermath of the Los Angeles fires earlier this year is being spent — with some claiming victims are receiving nothing. The star-studded bill for the benefit concert, held on two...
Costa Mesa to Welcome Salty Horse Café
Salty Horse, a new café and brunch spot, is coming soon to Costa Mesa, according to liquor licensing records. The eatery is expected to open at 2246 Newport Blvd, Unit C, though an exact date is unknown. The California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control lists Salty Horse’s beer and...
Firefighters rescue 5 people swept away by flash flood near Azusa
AZUSA (KCAL, KCBS) — Local News Firefighters rescue 5 people swept away by flash flood near Azusa losangeles By Updated on: July 18, 2025 / 11:12 PM PDT / KCAL News. Firefighters rescued five people after a flash flood in the San Gabriel Mountains swept them away. The search...
Man seriously burned in fire at Carmelitos housing complex, Long Beach Fire Department says
Authorities said a man in his 60s was hospitalized with significant burns across parts of his body after a blaze at the Carmelitos public housing complex in North Long Beach Sunday morning. The fire began around 10 a.m. in an upper-floor unit at the large housing complex in the 800...
Video shows security guard getting hit by Mercedes SUV during parking lot robbery in...
New video shows the moment a security guard in Santa Ana was hit by a Mercedes SUV during a parking lot robbery.
Santa Ana Botanical Gardens: Explore Nature’s Oasis
Imagine stepping into a world where nature’s beauty unfolds at every turn, right in the heart of Santa Ana. The Santa Ana Botanical Gardens offer a serene escape from the hustle and bustle of everyday life. Here, vibrant flowers, towering trees, and tranquil pathways invite you to explore and...
Anaheim jewelry store owner scares of large group of attempted burglars
The owner of a jewelry store in Anaheim scared off a large group of attempted burglars after firing a gunshot.