Know Your Rights: Protections and Consequences of Student Walkouts
Nationwide, protests against Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) intensified following the shooting deaths of Minneapolis resident Alex Pretti Jan. 24, and Renee Macklin Good, Jan. 7. Both were killed by ICE agents. Among those participating in protests against ICE are some of the nation’s high school students....
Man Arrested After Flying Stolen Plane Across the U.S.—While High on Meth
A 38-year-old man from Pomona, California, named Christian Estoque, is facing federal charges after investigators say he spent January flying stolen or unregistered aircraft between Washington state and Southern California. The crimes? He allegedly did so without a pilot’s license, which is bad, and while high on...
4th arrest made in Newport, Irvine transnational burglary ring case
A fourth suspect has been arrested in a transnational residential burglary investigation targeting homes in Newport Beach and Irvine, police announced this week. According to the Newport Beach Police Department, detectives continued working the case after three men were taken into custody Jan. 28 in a joint operation...
L.A. man arrested for stealing a catalytic converter at the Irvine Spectrum
On December 20, 2025, police officers investigated a theft of a catalytic converter at the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. A witness saw a man under a pickup truck and heard a grinding sound. The man fled the area, but the witness was able to get the license plate of the suspect’s vehicle.
Shoplifting suspect punches loss prevention officer in Santa Ana
Police are searching for two suspects, including a man who punched a loss prevention officer, after they were seen on surveillance video allegedly stealing clothes from a department store in Orange County. The theft occurred Jan. 23 at MainPlace Mall in Santa Ana. According to a Facebook post from Santa...
2025 data finds thousands euthanized at Riverside County shelters, while ‘life-saving’ progress is made
RIVERSIDE COUNTY, Calif. (KESQ) - Reflecting on the past year, Riverside County says progress has been made in life-saving efforts. In their bi-monthly animal commission meeting, officials say live-release rates increased in 2025, from 71.2% to 78.5%, along with adoption and foster rates. However, they say a lot of...
Auctioning California: From Palm Springs to Coachella, hundreds of tax-delinquent properties head to auction
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) Nearly 1,000 tax-delinquent properties across Riverside County are slated for public auction this spring, including hundreds of parcels located throughout the Coachella Valley. According to county officials, 946 parcels have been selected and approved for the April tax sale, though that...
These Pets Are Available For Adoption From OC Animal Care
Alexander has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about three months after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s trained and well-behaved and would thrive best in an adult-only household. Alexander is currently available for adoption, and he’s also eligible for the shelter’s February adoption...
Family of man shot and killed by police in Santa Ana files claim against...
The family of a man who was shot and killed by police in Santa Ana last week has filed a claim against the city, claiming the officer who was involved used excessive force and did not follow his training.
Orange County Sheriff’s Department warns against distraction theft crimes involving ATMs
Officials caution the public on distraction theft crimes with ATMs.
