Irvine CA

A Huntington Beach-based defense technology startup has reached a major financial milestone after its valuation surged to $1.8 billion following a new funding round. The company, part of Southern California’s rapidly growing defense innovation sector, has attracted significant investor interest as global demand for aut

What began as a routine traffic stop along the Orange County coastline quickly escalated into a criminal case after a driver allegedly provided law enforcement officers with false identification. Authorities say the individual attempted to conceal his true identity during the encounter, leading deputies to conduct a de

During Memorial Day weekend, 50,000 residents in Garden Grove and nearby counties were issued evacuation orders. The orders were issued because the GKN Aerospace Facility in Garden Grove had a tank at risk of exploding or spilling 7,000 gallons of methyl methacrylate, a flammable chemical. Around 244,692 Californians l

The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the City of Newport Beach have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNv). These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year. The positive mosquitoes were collected in an area bordered by Campus

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A judge at the Newport Beach Harbor Justice Center on Tuesday declined to consider the accused’s financial circumstances when evaluating a plea agreement in a misdemeanor DUI case, despite arguments from the defense that the accused had been unemployed for six months and lacked the ability to pa

Anaheim’s ambitious OCVIBE redevelopment project has revealed one of its most anticipated attractions: a massive new food hall known as Katella Commons. The venue is expected to become a central gathering place within the entertainment district, bringing together chef-driven restaurants, bars, social spaces, and live e

An Anaheim woman was killed in a domestic violence shooting that authorities say began inside a residential neighborhood and ended with a suspect in custody. The tragic incident has drawn renewed attention to the ongoing problem of domestic violence across Southern California, where advocates say multiple deadly cases

California firefighters have announced that the threat of a massive explosion at a chemical tank in Orange County has been eliminated following days of emergency operations at an industrial facility in Garden Grove. The incident, which prompted evacuations, road closures, and widespread concern among residents, involve

A 44-year-old Irvine man was arrested in connection with an armed road rage incident in which he is accused of pointing a gun at another driver, authorities announced. The incident occurred near Jamboree Road and Main Street, where investigators say the driver of a Toyota Tacoma, identified as Brian Sunki Oh, cut in fr

Growing up in California, one truth was consistent: classic cars hit. No matter what you looked like, if you had a dope whip, guys would appreciate your baby. If it was clean enough to take to a car show, you were next level. That’s what I thought of when my oldest and brownest friend hit me up to check out cars and ge