Southern California gang leader sentenced to prison for ordering woman’s kidnapping
The leader of a Southern California street gang was sentenced to nine years in prison for ordering the kidnapping of a woman in Riverside. Luis Ramirez, 49, of Jurupa Valley, will serve the nine-year sentence consecutively to his current life sentence in prison, the U.S. Attorney’s Office said. Ramirez was a leader...
Rules, rights for renters, landlords will be on website
Do you own rental property or rent an apartment and need to keep up with the latest laws and regulations?. You’ll soon be able to have a guide to being on either side of that relationship. On Tuesday night the Stanton City Council directed city staff to create a page on the municipal website providing links to state...
A transient in Santa Ana was arrested for assaulting a woman
On December 31, 2025, Santa Ana Area CHP units received a call of a female pedestrian waving down traffic on I-5 northbound near 17th Street in the city of Santa Ana. After CHP officers contacted the pedestrian, it was determined she was a victim of a s*xual assault. Members of...
CalOptima Braces For Health Insurance Eligibility Changes For OC’s Neediest Families
Leaders at CalOptima – the county-run Medi-Cal program for OC’s neediest residents – are bracing for drastic cuts and eligibility changes to the public health insurance program that almost a third of Orange County residents rely on to cover doctor visits and hospital stays. Last year, CalOptima...
‘Our children are not for sale’: Long Beach man charged with human trafficking felonies
A Long Beach man with a prior kidnapping conviction is facing multiple felony charges after authorities say he was caught selling a teenage girl for sex at an Anaheim motel. Michael Terrell Armstrong, 33, was arrested Jan. 8 by the Orange County Human Trafficking Task Force after investigators received a tip from the...
Former CVUSD Non-Teacher Substitute Arrested in Privacy Invasion Investigation
A former Coachella Valley Unified School District classified substitute has been arrested as part of an ongoing investigation by the Riverside County Sheriff's Department.Carlos Camacho, 20, of Coachella, was taken into custody on January 7 after deputies responded to a report of unlawful invasion of privacy two days...
How This Hidden Gem Won Hearts in Irvine, CA, And Turned From Food Truck...
Founded in 2014 as a food truck, The Cut was named OC Register’s “Critic’s Choice Best Food Truck” in 2015 and nominated “Best Burger in OC” for 2016. In 2017, The Cut evolved into a brick-and-mortar restaurant with a casual, urban, and rustic setting, offering American fare with a refreshing global influence by Chef...
Hidden Restaurant Making Newport Beach Go Wild!
Palmilla Cocina y Tequila draws crowds in Newport Beach with its bold Sonoran-Baja flavors and vibrant scene. This spot blends fresh seafood, premium tequilas, and a lively vibe right by the peninsula. Locals flock here for dishes that capture coastal Mexico magic. 🍹🌮. Why Newport Beach Fell in Love...
‘We cleaned off blood in the driveway’: Reward offered in murder of L.A. County...
Homicide investigators with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department are asking for the public’s help in identifying the persons responsible for the death of a 24-year-old man in Bellflower 17 years ago. Vincent Bejar, a resident of Norwalk, was shot to death on Sept. 1, 2008, in the 15100 block of Eucalyptus...
Orange County woman says her hairstylist of 6 years fired her with no context....
An Orange County woman had been visiting the same hairstylist for six years. Then, that same hairstylist let her know they would need to go their separate ways. Baffled, Breeanna (@breeannalario) took to TikTok to ask her audience what she could have possibly done. She posted multiple videos, possibly deleting her...

















