Irvine CA

The inflatables invasion began 10 years ago with a trio of blow-up witches for Halloween. Looming over the lawn of Doreen and Guy Haarlammert’s house on Dorothy Lane, the fan-powered broomstick riders were followed by a jumbo Santa balloon for Christmas. Then Doreen caught inflatable fever. The symptoms were...

Two Costa Mesa roommates are running on barely two hours of sleep Friday after spending their night rescuing a Vietnam War veteran whose car began floating in fast-rising floodwater outside their home — a problem they say happens on their street in almost every storm. The rescue happened around 3 a.m. along Pomona...

SANTA ANA – A man who was driving with a blood alcohol content nearly three times the legal limit was sentenced today to 16 years and four months in state prison after admitting he hit and killed a 5-year-old boy and seriously injured the boy’s father and six-year-old sister while they were riding bikes with his...

The 4.1-mile service between Garden Grove and Santa Ana has been beset by delays.

A few months ago, a newcomer moved to Orange County (OC) and found themselves in a unique environment that they couldn't quite put their finger on. The vibe was a mix of laid-back beach life and intense, fast-paced city living. There were people who began their day with a leisurely surf, seemingly living life as if...

Prayers are pouring in after two female college athletes have died. Cal State Fullerton is mourning the sudden loss of two female student athletes. One student athlete died in an E-scooter accident, while the other died in a vehicle crash. Destiny Morris, a 19-year-old Cal State Fullerton dancer, ...

Seven teenagers were hospitalized while officers gave a teen driver a DUI test after a single-vehicle rollover crash in Fullerton on Saturday night, authorities said. The crash happened around 11:05 p.m. in the 1000 block of East Elm Avenue, according to the Fullerton Police Department. Officers arrived to find a...

The topic of favorite grocery stores and their unique offerings has been a subject of lively discussion on social media. The conversation was sparked by a thread that suggested Trader Joe’s might not be the best choice for fresh produce, but rather for pre-made meals, particularly for single people. This led to a...

The City of Irvine will host Illuminate Irvine on Saturday, December 6, 2025, from 3 to 8 p.m. at the Great Park Palm Court Arts Complex. The event will include holiday lights, live music, and activities for all ages.

11.21.2025 | 11:22 PM | SANTA ANA – A pursuit suspect was shot with less-lethal ammunition before hiding inside a church but eventually surrendered, late Friday night. The pursuit began when Irvine police attempted to stop a red Honda Civic for a vehicle code violation near Barranca Parkway and Red Hill Avenue around...