Police task force busts transnational burglary ring targeting pricy O.C. homes
Irvine, Calif. (January 28, 2026) – The Newport Beach Police Department (NBPD) and the Irvine Police Department (IPD) have arrested three adult men believed to be linked to a transnational organized residential burglary crime ring. Over the past few months, a burglary crew has been suspected of committing several...
Prior convicts busted again for drugs in an O.C. disabled loading spot
An Orange County Sheriff’s deputy observed a vehicle occupied by one male and one female parked in a designated loading zone for disabled persons, according to Stanton Police Services. During the subsequent investigation, it was discovered that both subjects were in possession of controlled substances, both on their...
Measles case reported in Orange County
SANTA ANA, Calif. — Amid a surge of measles cases nationally, Orange County Health Care Agency officials Wednesday reported a confirmed case in the county. A young adult who had been traveling internationally was infected, officials said. Times and locations of possible exposure to the highly contagious virus...
Fleeing suspects led to ‘lockdowns’ at two schools
Two persons were arrested and a third one is sought in connection with an attempted robbery in Huntington Beach that triggered the lockdown of one school and a “shelter-in-place” response at another on Wednesday. According to the HBPD, the incident began when an employee at a wholesale store...
Man fatally shot by police during traffic stop
A 19-year-old man was shot and killed by a Santa Ana police officer following a slow-speed pursuit.
Anaheim woman accused of killing and decapitating boyfriend arrested in Mexico
A 23-year-old Anaheim woman accused of killing and decapitating her boyfriend was arrested in Mexico and returned to the United States to face murder charges in Orange County. Alyssa Marie Lira was charged with one felony count of murder and one felony enhancement of personally using a weapon in the death of her...
19-year-old fatally shot in Orange County after reaching for gun: Police
A 19-year-old man who police say was armed with a handgun was fatally shot during what began as a routine traffic stop in Orange County on Wednesday night. Santa Ana police said officers attempted to stop a vehicle near East 4th and French streets around 10:30 p.m., but the driver continued for about a block […]
$1.2M Westlake Financial Services illegal fees class action settlement
Westlake Financial Services has agreed to a $1.2 million class action lawsuit settlement to resolve claims it charged illegal fees for using certain payment methods on loans. The settlement benefits individuals with a retail installment contract assigned to Westlake who paid a convenience fee to ACI Payments in...
The SAPD arrested a man who allegedly assaulted a female client at the MainPlace...
Special Crimes detectives have arrested a 26-year-old man for s*xually assaulting a woman at a retail business, according to the Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD). On January 15, 2026, at approximately 9:00 p.m., a woman responded to the Santa Ana Police Department and reported a s*xual assault. The victim, a...
State Officials Recommend Nixing Mooring Permit Transfers in Newport Harbor
The long-held tradition of transferring offshore mooring permit ownership in Newport Harbor might be ending after state leaders found the practice could violate state law and recommended eliminating it. But advocates say the recommendation could impact people who’ve invested tens of thousands of dollars in the...
