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PHOENIX (AZFamily/13 News) — The Southern California man allegedly behind a ransom note hoax in the Nancy Guthrie case appeared in federal court in Tucson on Thursday. Derrick Callella appeared in federal court in southern Arizona on one count of intent to transmit a demand for ransom and one count of utilizing a...

Irvine drivers will be forced to slow down on dozens of roadways after officials lowered speed limits and added new ones across town. Staff reviewed 120 roadways in the city to propose speed limit changes. Irvine City Council members voted unanimously to lower speed limits on 56 roadways, including portions...

I-5 improvement project begins near I-405 and SR-55 The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans are starting work to improve the I-5 between the I-405 and SR-55. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and make travel easier for more than 275,000 drivers who use this route each day.

Valentine's pet adoption events across Orange County. Six Orange County animal shelters are joining together this Valentine's Day weekend to help people find adoptable pets. Visitors can adopt, foster, or donate to support local animals in need.

Starting Friday, February 13 at 6:00 a.m., Historic Main Street will be closed from north of The Gem Theatre at 12852 Main St to Stanford Ave for the Flower Street on Historic Main Street event. The closure will last through Monday, February 16, 2026 at 4:00 a.m..

At around 2:05 a.m. this morning, a vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed near S. Coast Highway and Broadway Street, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Moments after, the vehicle collided into a light pole and traffic pole near S. Coast Highway and Forest Avenue.

A Mexican father whose violent arrest outside a Santa Ana IHOP went viral has won a major break in immigration court, his family says. A federal immigration judge has terminated the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a gardener and father of three U.S. Marines. Relatives say the Jan. 28 ruling led to the...

Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...

Police officers will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of...

When Lucy Taing-Cheam’s parents arrived in Long Beach as refugees from Cambodia in the ’80s, their focus was survival. In practice, that meant a lot of affordable, sometimes less-than-healthy carbs on the table. They made sure their family was fed, but didn’t realize the importance of a balanced...