A suspect DUI driver was arrested after a police pursuit in coastal Orange County
DUI (misdemeanor or felony depending on prior history and injuries) Evading a police officer (misdemeanor or felony) Reckless driving (possible additional charge) Jail time (from a few days up to several years if charged as felony evading) Fines (can reach several thousand dollars) Probation. Mandatory DUI classes....
Fullerton Fire launches city-operated ambulance program
The Fullerton Fire Department launched its own city-operated ambulance service on Feb. 2, hiring 32 ambulance operators. The program is already in motion with the appropriation of refurbished ambulances while the department awaits the delivery of seven new ambulances. “Residents will experience no service disruption...
Homeless population in Orange County sees increase over 6 years
Orange County’s homeless population has grown by 15.8% from the 2019 to 2024 OC PIT Count. The Point‑in‑Time Count, a federal survey conducted every two years, captures a snapshot of homelessness on specific nights each survey year. The 2019, 2022, and 2024 counts show shifting trends that reflect economic pressures,...
Hawaiian Barbeque Eatery in Orange County Recommended to Close After Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The reports mentioned here are from inspections conducted on February 6 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishments.]. During an inspection on February 6, Maui Rose was found in violation of several health codes by the Orange County health department. The...
Monday Morning Coffee: The push for another LA County sales tax
Good morning, Long Beach. It’s Monday, Feb. 9. Here’s what you need to know to start your day. Sign up to get this in your inbox at LBPost.com/newsletters. Facing federal cuts that could devastate health care for thousands of Angelenos, an idea has begun kicking around Los Angeles County to raise the countywide sales...
An O.C. inmate arrested on gang and vandalism charges died after being found unresponsive
ORANGE, Calif. – On Saturday, Feb. 7, 2026, an inmate housed at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died at a local hospital. The 31-year-old inmate, Dennis Gomez, was remanded by the courts to the custody of the Sheriff and booked on Feb. 2, 2026, for PC 594 Vandalism and PC 186.22 Criminal Street Gang Enhancement.
Jones Blanks UCSB with Complete Game Shutout
IRVINE, Calif. – Shelbee Jones twirled a complete game, four-hit shutout and the University of Utah softball team blanked the UCSB Gauchos, 4-0, on Saturday afternoon at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. In Utah's second game of the day, they fell to No. 7/No. 10 UCLA, 11-0. Utah is now 3-1 in 2026.
Orange: Four Hospitalized In High-Speed DUI Crash
02.08.2026 | 11:23 PM | ORANGE – Four people were sent to hospitals in a chain-reaction crash involving a drunk driver, late Sunday night. The first collision was reported on the southbound SR-57 Freeway north of Orangewood Avenue around 11:23 PM when a black vehicle traveling at high-speeds collided with the center...
Santa Ana City Council Approves Police Drone Program to Enhance Public Safety
The following is a press release from an organization unaffiliated with Voice of OC. The views expressed here are not those of Voice of OC. Santa Ana City Council approves police drone program to enhance public safety. The Drone as a First Responder system will improve police response times while...
Autistic Girl Goes Missing from Lynwood
Sheriff’s detectives Monday appealed to the public for help locating an 11-year-old girl with autism spectrum disorder who went missing from Lynwood. Cherish Duhon was last seen at 9:50 p.m. Sunday on the 3000 block of Carlin Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Duhon is...

















