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(This story was updated with new information.) Amid an ongoing civil rights investigation into record numbers of deaths in Riverside County jails, a recent grand jury report found “systemic deficiencies” and called for independent oversight of the county sheriff's department. The Riverside County Civil Grand Jury launc

The conditions are expected to last through much of this week.

A Costa Mesa intersection was left in darkness Friday night after an accused drunk driver crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to the area and damaging critical traffic infrastructure, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Around 10:10 p.m., police officers near Newport Boulevard and Wilson Street r

In May, Murrieta police rescued 33 dogs from a U-Haul and SUV during an animal cruelty investigation. The owner was arrested and charged with 21 felony counts of animal cruelty. The dogs are recovering at a local shelter.

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A tragic hit-and-run collision in Irvine has ended in an arrest thanks to a crucial tip from an alert community member, according to the Irvine Police Department. The Irvine Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Felix Murillo of Lake Forest, following an intensive investigation by the department’s Major

Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) North Operations deputies recently arrested a juvenile in an unincorporated area of Anaheim after a vandalism investigation uncovered a loaded, out-of-state stolen firearm and ammunition. Deputies patrolling the area—which is known for ongoing gang activity—initially contacted

Orange County residents who were forced to evacuate after a chemical tank nearly exploded on the edge of Garden Grove and Stanton last month can no longer apply for assistance to a $3 million fund created to help cover costs for families and businesses. : $3 Million Fund Created to...

A lawsuit has been filed against a pair of Southern California refineries in the wake of the Garden Grove chemical incident last month, as the group behind the suit calls the situations at each site “a potential ticking time bomb.” The Torrance Refinery Action Alliance (TRAA), in a media release, explained that their s

Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Patrol deputies recently arrested a suspected DUI driver after they fled the scene of a car crash and returned to find law enforcement waiting. The incident began when deputies responded to assist the California Highway Patrol (CHP) with a vehicle collision. Following the crash,