Armed juvenile arrested after fleeing from deputies in west Orange County
Orange County Sheriff Deputies conducted a traffic stop near Cerritos Ave & Fern Ave. on a vehicle occupied by five individuals, according to Stanton Police Services. During the stop, one passenger fled on foot into the surrounding neighborhood. The deputies quickly established a containment perimeter, and the suspect
Overall crime is down, but violent crime up: report
The good news is crime in Westminster for the first quarter of 2026 is down by over 13 percent, compared to the first quarter of 2025. The not-quite-as good news is that while property crime has declined by 19.35 percent, violent crime has risen by 35.53 percent. According to the...
Debbie Friedman Revisits Life as Former San Clemente Lifeguard in Memoir
The sand was different then. Before polished lifeguard headquarters and advanced rescue training, young lifeguards in San Clemente changed beside maintenance sheds, watched the surf from weathered towers and spent long summer days learning how quickly the ocean could shift from playful to dangerous. For Debbie Friedman
Anaheim woman facing attempted murder charges after attacking boyfriend
SANTA ANA – A 20-year-old woman charged with attempted murder for allegedly attacking her boyfriend with a knife in Anaheim was taken into custody. Ashley Stacey Parrareyna is accused of attacking her boyfriend about 10:30 p.m. Saturday at 3342 W. Del Monte Drive, about a half-mile southeast of the intersection of Linc
Orange County man arrested for animal cruelty, accused of killing duckling
An Orange County man was arrested for animal cruelty after he was accused of killing a duckling and severely injuring another. On May 13, several ducklings and a mother duck were swimming in a community pool near Morena and Segura just before 11 a.m. The suspect, Randall Bertsch, 71, of Irvine, who lived nearby, report
In‑N‑Out Burger to open new location in Orange County
As In‑N‑Out Burger announced new locations set to open across several states this year, one of the newest locations in its home state of Southern California will open in Irvine. The restaurant will be a part of The Canopy, a sprawling 12-acre retail center still in development at the Great Park Neighborhoods. Among the
Millions of Californians Evacuated Over Fast-Moving Wildfire —What to Know
A fast-moving Southern California wildfire sparked urgent evacuation orders Wednesday night, as firefighters scrambled to contain flames threatening homes in San Bernardino County. The blaze—dubbed the “Grand Fire”— ignited shortly after 7:13 p.m. on May 13, 2026, near the intersection of Grand ...
The Costa Mesa Police seized an e-motorcycle and cited the rider
Earlier in the day, Park Rangers stopped a rider on an e-motorcycle within Fairview Park and issued him a warning about his vehicle and how it is illegal to ride it anywhere in the city, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The rider was also warned that he needed...
Suspects accused of robbing $5,000 from woman after bank withdraw in Irvine
Irvine police released video that shows the moment they arrested suspected robbers accused of targeting a woman who withdrew cash from the bank.
People across California visit this no-frills restaurant for its incredible beef ribs
Tucked along Camino Capistrano in San Juan Capistrano, Heritage Barbecue has quietly become one of California’s most talked-about BBQ destinations. People drive from Los Angeles, San Diego, and everywhere in between just to get their hands on the legendary beef ribs and perfectly smoked brisket. With picnic tables, a..

















