Man accused of sending fake ransom note in Nancy Guthrie case appears in court
SANTA ANA, Calif. (KPHO/Gray News) — The man accused of sending a fake ransom to the family of Nancy Guthrie made his first court appearance Friday. Derrick Callella, 42, of Hawthorne, appeared at the U.S. District Court in Santa Ana in front of Judge Karen E. Scott for his initial appearance on two federal charges.
5 surgeons on the cutting edge of spine care
Here are five of the many physicians on the cutting edge of spine care. If you would like to nominate a physician, please email [email protected]. Philip Louie, MD, is medical director of research and academics for the Center for Neurosciences and Spine at Seattle-based Virginia Mason Franciscan Health,...
Santa Ana Police Seek Approval for Skydio X10 Drone Program
The Santa Ana Police Department is asking the City Council to approve a contract worth about $683,000 to officially launch the city’s first police drone program, with a vote scheduled for February 3. If approved, Santa Ana would join a growing list of police departments in Orange County that...
Laguna Beach city leaders mulling ban of large pop-up shade structures over safety concerns
Laguna Beach city leaders are mulling a proposal that would ban large pop-up shade structures on the sand to protect the safety of beachgoers.
OC Police Chase Turns Deadly In Placentia Crash
A late-night police pursuit that started in Anaheim and spilled into neighboring Placentia ended in tragedy when a speeding Jeep slammed into another car, killing a 59-year-old driver and injuring an 83-year-old woman, authorities said. The man behind the wheel, a 21-year-old whom federal officials say is...
Fullerton police arrest Anaheim man in multiple indecent exposure cases
The Fullerton Police Department announced Saturday that detectives arrested a 73-year-old Anaheim man in connection with two indecent exposure incidents reported at the same shopping center parking lot in 2025 and early 2026. Police said both incidents occurred in the 1800 block of West Malvern Avenue, where...
Pets of Orange County: Meet Sheba
We’ve always had dogs. Mine have all been rescues. We were fostering Sheba and fell in love with her. So happy to be her forever home. TELL US WHAT YOU LOVE MOST ABOUT HER PERSONALITY. Her affection is endless; she loves to give kisses. She’s incredibly entertaining and full...
Second measles case connected to Disneyland visitor reported by Orange County officials
Orange County officials confirm second measles case in Disneyland visitor
Fatal, Car Into Pole On The Freeway, MEAD VALLEY, CA
California Highway Patrol and Riverside County Fire Department, responded to a reported Tesla that slammed into a pole and was starting on fire. Firefighters quickly arrived and were able to knock down the fire and pronounced the lone occupant in the car deceased. According to a witness and CHP Cad...
22-Year-Old Man Pleads Guilty to Fatal Shooting in Santa Ana
A 22-year-old man pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to 15 years in prison for a fatal shooting of a 21-year-old man in Santa Ana. Alex Hernandez, who has been in custody since July 15, 2022, pleaded guilty to voluntary manslaughter with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a gun. As part...

















