Four residents of north Orange County died of an apparent overdose
On October 21, 2025, at approximately 11:01 a.m., the Fullerton Police Department’s Communication Center received a 9-1-1 call from a male reporting that four of his friends had overdosed and were not breathing. Fullerton Police Officers and Fullerton Fire personnel responded to the 100 block of W. Wilshire Avenue,...
Bat found on Orange County sidewalk tests positive for rabies, health officials say
Officials say that the bat was found on the sidewalk in the 500 block of S. Main Street in Orange on Oct. 16 at around 2 p.m.
Bat in Orange tests positive for rabies; residents asked to report contact
ORANGE, Calif. — A bat found on a sidewalk in Orange has tested positive for rabies, prompting health officials Wednesday to warn residents to avoid contact with wild animals and seek medical help if they may have been exposed. The bat was discovered around 2 p.m. Oct. 16 on...
2 women wanted for distraction burglaries targeting victims in Orange County
Police are searching for two women wanted in connection with distraction burglaries targeting victims in Orange County. The suspects were identified as Scumpina Ciuraru, 33, and Portocala Stanescu, 21, both Norwalk residents, according to the Fullerton Police Department. The pair was last seen in two separate...
Orange County Activists are Tracking ICE in Their Communities and Live-Streaming What They Find
A growing number of people across Southern California are tracking immigration agents in their neighborhoods. This article was first published by the nonprofit newsroom LAist on October 21 2025 and is republished here with permission. These days, a typical morning for Victor Valladares starts off on Facebook. The...
The Huntington Beach Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Oct. 24
The Huntington Beach Police Department has announced a CDL/DUI checkpoint scheduled for Friday, October 24, 2025, running from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within city limits. Checkpoint sites are selected based on data from previous DUI-related crashes and arrests. While arrests may occur, the...
Driver slams into parked SUV on Anaheim street, video shows
A driver was rushed to the hospital after slamming his car into a parked SUV on an Anaheim street without slowing down at all.
Santa Ana police look for alleged serial Target theft suspect
Detectives in Santa Ana Wednesday sought the public’s help in catching a man who is linked to a series of thefts at Target stores. Santa Ana police released the picture and videos of Fabian Munoz, 43, as they believe the Santa Ana resident has “repeatedly” stolen high-value items from Target stores.
Disturbing Hoarding Situation Revealed In California Apartment Full Of Cats
Recently, Orange County Animal Care dealt with a troubling case where a person was hoarding 46 cats and kittens in an apartment. However, it didn’t last very long, since this troubling situation immediately made the authorities get involved to ensure the animals were protected. Fortunately, after several attempts to...
Deputies’ killing of ex-cop during Cook’s Corner mass shooting justified, prosecutors say
The Orange County District Attorney’s Office has determined deputies were justified in fatally shooting a former police officer who was in the midst of committing a mass shooting at a Trabuco Canyon bar two years ago. Retired Ventura Police Sgt. John Snowling opened fire inside and outside the Cook’s Corner bar on...
