FRUIT FLY ERADICATION EFFORT ON STREET LIGHTS
Take a stroll through Orange County neighborhoods and you’re likely to see street light poles with a mysterious black substance. The first recorded Southern California oriental fruit fly (OFF) detections were in 1960. California Department of Food and Agriculture (CFDA) officials have detected the invasive species in...
DA’s office shares details after Jemison man’s California church threats arrest
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (WSFA) - New details are emerging about an Alabama man who allegedly traveled to California where he was arrested for threatening a Los Angeles area church in late August. Orange County, California, District Attorney Todd Spitzer confirms the suspect, Joshua Michael Richardson, 38, also known as...
Evacuations ordered for new Crump Fire growing in Riverside County
Another wildfire has ignited and prompted evacuation orders in Riverside County on Saturday afternoon, officials warned. CAL FIRE in Riverside County first reported the newly dubbed Crump Fire around 1 p.m. at Riverside Street and Highway 74 in the unincorporated area of Meadowbrook and Lake Elisnore, northeast of...
1 person killed, 1 hurt in crash involving Riverside County deputy near Cherry Valley
CHP says the deputy had his lights and sirens on when a Tesla made a left turn into his path. The driver of the Tesla was pronounced dead at the scene, and a passenger was hurt.
Lightning strikes, dry conditions spark dozens of new blazes in California
One of the latest wildfires to burn is known as the Pyrite Fire in the Jurupa Valley between Los Angeles and Riverside. The cause of the fire is under investigation, but the blaze did trigger evacuations.
Grandparents honored during Grandparents’ Day celebrations in Santa Ana
Grandparents in Southern California were honored Thursday at a special event in Santa Ana in tribute to the community's seniors.
This Cozy California BBQ Spot Serves Brisket Locals Can’t Stop Talking About
Tucked away in the historic town of San Juan Capistrano lies a barbecue gem that’s got locals lining up before opening hours. Heritage Barbecue brings authentic Central Texas-style smoking techniques to Southern California, creating a buzz that’s spread far beyond Orange County. Since opening in 2020, this cozy spot...
City will sue over redistricting
Two issues related to elections caught the attention of the Huntington Beach City Council on Tuesday night. In another step in the council’s feud with Sacramento, the council voted 7-0 to take legal action against Gov. Gavin Newsom’s proposed redistricting of California seats in the House of Representatives.
Theft suspect wanted for $12,000 stolen credit card shopping spree in Orange County
Police are searching for a retail theft suspect who used a stolen credit card to go on a shopping spree in Orange County. Irvine Police said a victim’s vehicle was recently burglarized at Doheny State Beach and their personal items, including credit cards, were stolen. The male suspect went to a local Apple store...
Robots roaming around Irvine to check sidewalks and curb ramps
The city of Irvine has launched a new robot initiative the make sure its sidewalks and curb ramps meet the standards set by the Americans with Disabilities Act,. The new inspectors on wheels are named Bandit and Smokey as they are set out to map out all the slopes and cracks on Irvine’s sidewalks.