Deputies detain armed DUI suspect after coastal O.C. pursuit and crash
On November 19, Orange County Sheriff deputies initiated a traffic stop near Pacific Coast Highway and Doheny Park Road that rapidly escalated, according to the Dana Point Police Services. The deputies pulled over a vehicle, but the driver made a split-second decision to accelerate away instead of remaining at the...
Magnitude 3.8 quake shakes Riverside County
A magnitude 3.8 earthquake rattled parts of Riverside County, briefly startling residents but causing no immediate reports of serious damage or injuries based on available coverage. The shallow quake was widely felt in communities near the San Jacinto Mountains and the Inland Empire, underscoring how even a moderate...
Elderly woman with dementia has gone missing in Orange
The Orange Police Department is asking for the community’s assistance in locating Romelia Hurtado, an 80-year-old at-risk missing person. She was last seen last night at approximately 6:30 p.m. in the area of E. Almond and S. Solana Dr. If you have seen Romelia or have any information about...
LA braces for Santa Ana winds as gusts trigger weather advisory for West Coast
The National Weather Service warning much of the region will see below average temperatures this week, with high ranging from the low 60s to the high 70s, with the lows dipping into the low 40s and even 30s for some areas
Authorities ID Man Fatally Wounded
A 50-year-old man mortally wounded in Lakewood, possibly by his brother, was identified by authorities Monday. The shooting occurred at 2:37 p.m. Thursday at Lakewood Boulevard and South Street, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. Arriving deputies found a gunshot victim, later identified by the...
Irvine Welcomes New City of Hope Cancer-Specialty Hospital
Reclining on a gurney as he awaited tests, Frank Di Bella recalled his long journey with cancer as the first patient at the new City of Hope Orange County Hospital on its opening day Monday. “Unbelievable,” he said of being wheeled in as the first patient at the new cancer...
Health Inspectors Close Orange County Restaurants (November 20-27)
Several Orange County restaurants were ordered to shut down by health inspectors between November 20 and November 27, according to the OC Health Care Agency database. The reasons for closure ranged from rodent to cockroach infestations, and insufficient hot water.
A man was hospitalized after being shot in Orange
Last night at 2359 hours, police dispatch received a call reference several gunshots heard in the area of 2700 N. Villa Real Rd., according to the Orange Police Department. A short time later, the OPD received a second call from a neighbor stating that a subject had been shot. Plice...
Lines, Lawn, and $4 Tuesdays: Handel’s powers The Market Place’s plaza relaunch
This article contains content summarized with AI. Learn more. With The Market Place unveiling a reimagined plaza, Handel’s Homemade Ice Cream is again the crowd magnet. Fresh‑churned scoops, generous portions, and weekly deals are keeping lines steady at the Irvine shop as the center’s new lawn comes to life near...
Highway 74 safety push continues after Thanksgiving enforcement surge
During the Thanksgiving holiday, drivers along Highway 74 saw an increase in California Highway Patrol enforcement. Now, local leaders want that added safety presence to continue into the new year.The safety push stems from a devastating crash last year that claimed the life of 27-year-old Tristan Bourgeois. He was...
