5 surgeons on the cutting edge of spine care
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of spine care. If you would like to nominate a physician, please email [email protected]. Philip Louie, MD, is medical director of research and academics for the Center for Neurosciences and Spine at Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health,...
Santa Ana Police Seek Approval for Skydio X10 Drone Program
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking the City Council to approve a contract worth about $683,000 to officially launch the city’s first police drone program, with a vote scheduled for February 3. If approved, Santa Ana would join a growing list of police departments in Orange County that...
Laguna Beach city leaders mulling ban of large pop-up shade structures over safety concerns
Laguna Beach city leaders are mulling a proposal that would ban large pop-up shade structures on the sand to protect the safety of beachgoers.
OC Police Chase Turns Deadly In Placentia Crash
A late-night police pursuit that started in Anaheim and spilled into neighboring Placentia ended in tragedy when a speeding Jeep slammed into another car, killing a 59-year-old driver and injuring an 83-year-old woman, authorities said. The man behind the wheel, a 21-year-old whom federal officials say is...
Pets of Orange County: Meet Sheba
We’ve always had dogs. Mine have all been rescues. We were fostering Sheba and fell in love with her. So happy to be her forever home. TELL US WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HER PERSONALITY. Her affection is endless; she loves to give kisses. She’s incredibly entertaining and full...
Second measles case connected to Disneyland visitor reported by Orange County officials
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Fatal, Car Into Pole On The Freeway, MEAD VALLEY, CA
California Highway Patrol and Riverside County Fire Department, responded to a reported Tesla that slammed into a pole and was starting on fire. Firefighters quickly arrived and were able to knock down the fire and pronounced the lone occupant in the car deceased. According to a witness and CHP Cad...
22-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting in Santa Ana
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Santa Ana. Alex Hernandez, who has been in custody since July 15, 2022, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a gun. As part...
PHOTOS: A Glimpse Into Hoag’s Upcoming $1.2B Sun Family Campus
Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian will soon unveil its $1.2 billion expanded campus in Irvine come this September. Named in honor of a $50 million gift from philanthropists David and Diana Sun, the Sun Family Campus has been taking shape on Sand Canyon Avenue and Alton Parkway for the past three years after...
Kind of a Big Dill: Irvine Unveils Eight New Pickleball Courts
Irvine’s eight new lighted pickleball courts at Mike Ward Community Park in Woodbridge are officially open. Approximately 200 attendees celebrated with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday, February 3. The event included remarks from City leaders and a chance for members of the local pickleball community to step onto...

















