Newport Beach Cracks Down on Smoke Shops Circling Schools
Newport Beach is getting a lot tougher on where people can light up and stock up. On Tuesday, May 26, 2026, the Newport Beach City Council gave initial, unanimous approval to a new set of rules that would sharply limit where smoke shops and cigar lounges can operate and set up a formal permitting system. The move comes
A traffic stop in north O.C. led to the arrest of catalytic converter thieves
A traffic stop for a vehicle code violation led to much more than a citation this week, according to the Fullerton Police Department. While conducting a traffic stop in the area of Nutwood Avenue and the 57 Freeway, an officer observed a vehicle commit a traffic violation and attempted to make a stop. Instead of immedi
Man Fatally Shot at Santa Ana Apartment Complex as Police Search for Suspect
A homicide investigation is underway in Santa Ana after a man was shot and killed at an apartment complex, with authorities confirming that the suspected gunman remains at large. The deadly incident has raised concerns among residents as detectives continue searching for answers regarding the circumstances surrounding
Court Dismisses Case Against Orange County Physician Accused of Poisoning Husband
A highly publicized criminal case involving an Orange County doctor accused of attempting to poison her husband with Drano has been dismissed, bringing a dramatic development to a case that attracted widespread attention across Southern California. Prosecutors had previously alleged that the Mission Viejo physician sec
Inside Phase 1 of Anaheim’s Massive $4 Billion OCVibe Entertainment District
One of the largest development projects in Orange County history is rapidly taking shape in Anaheim as construction continues on Phase 1 of the $4 billion OCVibe entertainment district. Located around the Honda Center and near the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC), the 100-acre mixed-use project
Probationer arrested and drugs seized after a traffic stop in central Orange County
Earlier this month, a police officer conducted a traffic stop for vehicle code violations. During the stop, the driver was identified as being on federal probation, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. Corporal Kelly and PSD Pomix (a K9 officer) conducted an open-air sniff, and PSD Pomix alerted on...
Seal Beach law firm files suit against GKN Aerospace after hazmat incident
Families chased from their homes by the threat of a toxic-chemical-filled tank exploding in Garden Grove are now suing.
Orange County Burglary Suspect Accused of Entering Elderly Woman’s Home While She Was Inside
A man accused of breaking into the home of an elderly woman while she was still inside has been arrested in Orange County, according to authorities. The case, which unfolded in Fullerton, drew significant attention because of the vulnerability of the victim and the fact that the burglary allegedly occurred while the ho
Caught in a Car Crash? Here’s How to Get the Help You Need
A car crash can stop your whole day in a single second. You may step out of your vehicle with shaking hands, loud thoughts, and no idea what to do first. If you were hurt in Newport Beach, the stress can feel even heavier because traffic is always moving fast, and help sometimes feels far away. But you are not alone, a
Police investigate fatal gang-related shooting in Santa Ana
Santa Ana Police Detectives are conducting a homicide investigation regarding a 30-year-old man who was shot and killed. On Thursday, May 28, 2026, at approximately 2:38 p.m., Santa Ana Police officers responded to 225 S. Newhope Street after reports of a man who had just been shot in the parking garage. Upon arrival,

















