Irvine CA

Spongebob Squarepants, wake up. We might have some big news for you. When the Garden Grove Planning Commission meets on Thursday, it will consider three actions which could have a big impact on the city’s hotel district and municipal coffers. Planners will hold public hearings on a long-awaited project...

ENCINITAS, Calif. — A 6-week-old kitten is recovering at the Rancho Coastal Humane Society after nearly dying when she became trapped on a sticky rat trap in Anaheim, prompting animal welfare officials to warn against using the devices. The kitten, now named Sticky, was about 4 weeks old when...

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — An unhoused individual showed visible distress in court Tuesday after being sentenced to Orange County jail, highlighting the challenges faced while navigating the criminal justice system during proceedings before Judge Susan M. Lee at the Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center. The accused was in custody...

A family dispute in Garden Grove ended up with one person hospitalized with a gunshot wound and the other arrested for attempted murder. According to Sgt. Nick Jensen of the GGPD, the incident took place on Monday in the 12100 block of Flagstone Avenue, east of Harbor Boulevard and north of the Garden Grove Freeway.

SoCal to see chance of showers Tuesday ahead of significant warmup – Image for illustrative purposes only (Image credits: Unsplash) Los Angeles — Scattered showers dotted Southern California on Tuesday morning, capping off a cool and cloudy stretch in the region. A 30 percent chance of light rain persisted through the day, though not every […]

An 80-year-old Irvine man lost $25,000 to scammers who spoofed the Irvine Police Department's phone number. The scam began with a fake Apple Pay alert, leading the victim to believe his identity was stolen. Authorities warn residents to verify suspicious communications and protect personal dat...

Irvine officials are considering switching to ranked choice voting for city elections by 2028. The city council voted 4-3 to draft an ordinance for the change, citing benefits like reducing negative campaigning.

May 5th 2026: The Annual Wild & Crazy Taco Night is this Thursday at the OC Fair & Event Center. The event showcases chefs from across Orange County as they make amazing taco creations for the everyone to try. The event proceeds go an amazing local charity Share Ourselves which...

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) on Tuesday began a weekly release of thousands of X-ray-sterilized non-biting mosquitoes in a Mission Viejo neighborhood in an effort to reduce the number of mosquitoes known as "ankle biters," authorities said. Officials said the release of 50,000 to 100,000 sterilized...

The community is invited to honor mothers and caregivers with a special Mother’s Day Concert in the Park on Saturday, May 9, from 4 to 7 pm at Haster Basin Recreation Area, located at 12862 Lampson Ave. The event promises an afternoon filled with music, activities, and family fun.