Mission Viejo–Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 Welcomes New Members
The Mission Viejo–Saddleback Valley Elks Lodge #2444 recently welcomed new members during a special Initiation celebrating fellowship, patriotism, and community service. “Elkdom brings people together who share a passion for service, friendship, and making a lasting difference in our community,” said Exalted Ruler...
The Feds froze child care and family assistance funding for California and other blue...
WASHINGTON — The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services froze access on Jan. 6 to certain federal child care and family assistance funds for California, Colorado, Illinois, Minnesota and New York following serious concerns about widespread fraud and misuse of taxpayer dollars in state-administered programs....
Police Release Identities of 2 Remaining Hikers Found Dead on Mt. Baldy After Rescue...
Authorities have identified the two remaining hikers found dead on Mt. Baldy in California following a deadly incident late last month. The hikers were identified as Juan Sarat Lopez, 37, and Bayron Pedro Ramos Garcia, 36, both Guatemalan nationals who were living in Los Angeles, according to a Jan. 3 update from the...
Two mail theft suspects were arrested in Fountain Valley on felony charges
A recent series of mail thefts led officers from the FVPD’s Special Investigations Unit to two suspects, according to Orange County Supervisor Janet Nguyen. A search of the suspects’ vehicle found 40+ stolen identity profiles. Both of the suspects were arrested on multiple felony charges. Check Washing. Pictures...
Man’s Southern California dog adoption ordeal sparks outrage, goes viral
A man who traveled to Southern California to pick up an adopted dog from a shelter said he was angry and confused when he was turned away and told that he could not adopt the dog due to a clerical error by staff members. A man who goes by the nickname “Doge Van” said he […]
Couple wanted on $450K in warrants out of L.A. and Ventura counties arrested in...
A man and a woman who, combined, were wanted on $450,000 worth of law enforcement warrants were arrested after burglarizing a Sephora in Irvine over the weekend, authorities announced Tuesday. Officers assigned to the Irvine Police Department’s Spectrum Division were notified on the afternoon of Jan. 2 by Sephora...
2 suspects caught in the act during Irvine luxury handbag burglary, police say
About $100,000 worth of designer handbags were recovered and returned to the store, according to Irvine police.
The Westminster Police will go after drivers using cell phones on Jan. 6
On January 6, 2026, the Westminster Police Department will conduct an enforcement operation targeting drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law throughout the City. Remember, a driver’s primary focus should be on the road, not their phone. No text, phone call, email, or social media post is worth...
O.C. deputies arrested a wanted suspect on gun and drug charges
The OC Sheriff’s Lake Forest Specialized Enforcement Team (SET) recently tracked down a wanted suspect. The suspect happened to have an illegally purchased firearm (it was loaded), illegal drugs and paraphernalia at the time of his arrest. Illegal firearm trends in Orange County. In 2026, firearm-related crimes in...
Cars are vanishing from driveways. Mystery tow truck thefts leave SoCal drivers angry, uneasy
Vehicles have been snatched from driveways and neighborhood curbs across San Bernardino County, stretching back for nearly a year.
