Better Buzz Coffee now open in Santa Ana near Santa Ana College
Better Buzz Coffee is now open in Santa Ana at 1601 N Bristol St., officially launching on January 28, 2026. This new location features a full cafe and a drive-thru, serving the Floral Park and Washington Square communities daily from 5:00 AM to 8:00 PM. They celebrated their grand opening...
Tim Ho Wan Revives in Irvine With Ibérico Barbecue Pork and Truffle Mushroom Rice...
The Michelin-recognized dim sum icon is back in action. Tim Ho Wan has quietly reopened in Irvine’s Diamond Jamboree shopping center following a year-long closure and renovation. Founded in Hong Kong in 2009, the Michelin-recognized dim sum chain built its global reputation on affordable, high-quality dishes, most...
Riverside County child tests positive for measles
The child was not vaccinated and has no recent history of out-of-state or international travel.
Pedestrian in critical condition after being hit by truck on El Paseo
A pedestrian was struck by a white pickup truck and seriously injured the morning of Monday, Feb. 9 at the intersection of El Paseo and Ocotillo Drive in Palm Desert. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office said deputies responded at around 9:44 a.m. to reports of a vehicle hitting a pedestrian. When on scene,...
Bianco visits North State today — Jensen Hall at 5 p.m.
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco, the man who wants to be California’s next governor, returns to Jensen Hall on the Lassen County Fairgrounds at 5 p.m. today, Monday, Feb. 9. The free event is sponsored by Lassen County District 5 Supervisor Jason Ingram and the Cole family. The candidate...
Homeless population in Orange County sees increase over 6 years
Orange County’s homeless population has grown by 15.8% from the 2019 to 2024 OC PIT Count. The Point‑in‑Time Count, a federal survey conducted every two years, captures a snapshot of homelessness on specific nights each survey year. The 2019, 2022, and 2024 counts show shifting trends that reflect economic pressures,...
Hawaiian Barbeque Eatery in Orange County Recommended to Close After Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The reports mentioned here are from inspections conducted on February 6 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]. During an inspection on February 6, Maui Rose was found in violation of several health codes by the Orange County health department. The...
Monday Morning Coffee: The push for another LA County sales tax
Good morning, Long Beach. It’s Monday, Feb. 9. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Sign up to get this in your inbox at LBPost.com/newsletters. Facing federal cuts that could devastate health care for thousands of Angelenos, an idea has begun kicking around Los Angeles County to raise the countywide sales...
An O.C. inmate arrested on gang and vandalism charges died after being found unresponsive
ORANGE, Calif. – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC 594 Vandalism and PC 186.22 Criminal Street Gang Enhancement.
Jones Blanks UCSB with Complete Game Shutout
IRVINE, Calif. – Shelbee Jones twirled a complete game, four-hit shutout and the University of Utah softball team blanked the UCSB Gauchos, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. In Utah's second game of the day, they fell to No. 7/No. 10 UCLA, 11-0. Utah is now 3-1 in 2026.

















