Multiple earthquakes rattle San Bernardino, Riverside counties
Multiple earthquakes rattled parts of San Bernardino and Riverside counties.
Hit-and-run suspect arrested in wrong-way crash that left bicyclist injured in Orange County
A hit-and-run suspect was arrested for a wrong-way crash that left a bicyclist hospitalized in Orange County. The suspect was identified as Christian Diaz, 22, of West Covina, according to the Fullerton Police Department. On July 22, police responded to the crash near South Harbor Boulevard and West Orangethorpe...
Retail theft suspect arrested in Orange County investigation
A suspect was arrested as authorities investigate a series of retail thefts across Southern California. The man was identified as Anthony Steven Machuca, 29, from Baldwin Park, according to the Irvine Police Department. On June 26, police investigated a robbery at a Target store at the Irvine Spectrum Center mall....
Homicide suspect arrested after hours-long SWAT standoff in Santa Ana
A homicide suspect was arrested after an hours-long standoff with police and SWAT team members in Santa Ana. The suspect was identified as Jerry Lopez, 48, of Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. Lopez was arrested in connection with a June 14 incident when police responded to a shooting near 1100...
Arrest made after California man scams elderly Baxter County woman out of $71,000
An arrest has been made after a California man scammed a Baxter County woman out of $71,000. The man, 31-year-old Wenyan Song of West Covina, California, is also charged for scamming a victim in Carroll County out of $27,800. Both instances were computer scams, but they were different in nature.
City Of Orange Facing Bankruptcy Without Major Changes, Study Warns
The City of Orange is facing potential bankruptcy in three years unless it increases sales tax, cuts spending, and attracts new businesses, according to a Grant Thornton study. The city could see over $40 million in debt by 2031.
As tsunami threat subsides, LA, OC urged to avoid coastal waters as dangerous currents...
Coastal California north of Santa Barbara remains under a tsunami advistory after a massive quake in eastern Russia on Tuesday.
Wild Donkey’s Suspicious Injuries Spark Investigation
In mid-June 2025, wildlife authorities confirmed at least two wild donkeys (also called burros) were found injured by arrows in separate incidents throughout the Moreno Valley area, sparking concern and outrage across the community . Authorities are continuing a multi-agency investigation involving the Riverside...
Irvine man charged with hate crimes after allegedly attacking two drivers
Orange County prosecutors described the attacks of the two Hispanic men as "hate motivated."
Tsunami waves reach Southern California coast
A small swell gently rocking the boats in Marina del Rey on Wednesday morning was a welcome sight following a tsunami advisory issued in the wake of a massive 8.8 magnitude earthquake that struck off the coast of Russia hours earlier. Los Angeles County sheriff’s deputies in boats and helicopters were seen Tuesday...
