The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight
On Friday, May 15, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint. The checkpoint will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Santa Ana. Drivers charged with a first-time...
Kars4Kids ads banned in California for violating false advertising law
A California judge banned the recognizable Kars4Kids jingle from state airwaves after ruling that the charity's 30-year-old car-donation advertisement misled donors through the deliberate omission of its true mission. An Orange County civil trial revealed that over 60% of Kars4Kids' revenue funds Oorah, a New Jersey-ba
Senior in mobility scooter killed in Tesla collision in Irvine
On May 14, 2026, at around 8:30 p.m., the Irvine Police Department (IPD) responded to a traffic collision involving a Tesla SUV and an 87-year-old man using a mobility scooter at the intersection of Irvine Boulevard and Groveland. IPD and Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) immediately responded and attempted life-savi
Amid a spike in traumatic injuries, Long Beach to ban high-powered e-bikes on sidewalks
The city stopped short of seeking to ban e-bikes that can go over 20 mph from multi-use pathways like the beach and river trails.
Santa Ana man found incompetent in child stealing case
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — A Santa Ana man accused of traveling to Bakersfield with the intent of having sex with a 14-year-old girl has been found not competent to stand trial. A judge made that ruling Wednesday in the case against Sergio Estrada, 20, and criminal proceedings have been suspended. A mental health pro
She Started Collecting Oyster Shells from Restaurants. Now She’s Accumulated More Than 24,000 Pounds...
Marine scientist and content creator Kaysha Kenney leads a program recycling oyster shells to restore reefs and strengthen coastal ecosystems
Container in fatal Texas migrant smuggling case originated in California, police say
A California-originated freight container became a fatal trap for six migrants who were found dead of extreme heat inside a rail yard in Laredo, Texas. The container departed Long Beach before traveling to Del Rio, Texas, where the victims—including a 14-year-old boy—were loaded inside as part of a human smuggling oper
The City of Santa Ana can reduce their bloated budget without increasing our sales...
The city of Santa Ana faces an overall long-term debt shortfall of $651.2 million. The city possesses approximately $545.4 million in available assets to cover total long-term accumulated bills and obligations worth $1.2 billion. This creates an individual “taxpayer burden” of $5,400 per taxpayer to completely erase th
Dozens of Dogs and Cats Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC’s weekly Pets of the Week article? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at [email protected] or [email protected] to share your experience. Truckstop. Truckstop has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about eight months...
Mendocino Farms opens its first location in this Orange County city
Mendocino Farms has opened its first location in Surf City USA, expanding the fast‑casual chain’s footprint in Southern California. The restaurant, known for its sandwiches and salads, debuted on May 7. The location, at 21016 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit D120, is open daily from 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. “Our newest location
