Orange County Restaurant Temporarily Closed Following Major Health Violations
The Orange County health department conducted a health inspection at Carmelitas on October 1, 2025. The restaurant was cited for multiple health code violations, including cockroach activity and improper holding temperatures. Please note that the report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on October 1 and...
Free Irvine CONNECT Shuttle Bus Has Expanded Routes
Last year, the City of Irvine launched a one-year pilot program for a free shuttle bus service to connect Irvine residents to parks, schools, hospitals, and shopping centers. Due to its popularity and increasing ridership, the shuttle service is now permanent and additional routes have been added to reach even more...
OC Fire Authority arson detection K-9 retires after 7 hard-working years of service
Freedom, an Orange County arson detection K-9, is retiring after seven hard-working years of service. During that time, the yellow lab responded to more than 200 calls here in California and around the country.
O.C. woman pleads guilty to embezzling millions from employer
SANTA ANA – A 50-year-old Huntington Beach woman pleaded guilty Thursday to embezzling about $2.8 million from a Garden Grove-based instant noodle maker. Tae Miyaji Jones pleaded guilty to seven counts of mail fraud and three counts of wire fraud. She is scheduled to be sentenced April 6. Jones...
Man arrested on suspicion of robbery and assault involving two juveniles, sheriff says
A man has been arrested in connection with a robbery and assault involving two juveniles in Blythe, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Department. Deputies with the Colorado River Sheriff’s Station first responded to the 800 block of West Chanslor Way around 12:02 p.m. on Sept. 30 after receiving a report of...
County changes animal shelters’ operating hours to encourage adoptions
RIVERSIDE, Calif. (KESQ) - Three of Riverside County's four public animal shelters expanded their hours of operation today and will maintain the longer schedules for the foreseeable future in an ongoing effort to encourage adoptions of dogs and cats. "Every change we make is about making it easier to help people save...
Mariachi music school in Anaheim receives donation from Honda as part of Hispanic Heritage...
The Rhythmo Mariachi Academy in Anaheim is working to continue the tradition of mariachi music for generations to come. As financial strains have made that mission more difficult, Helpful Honda lent a helping hand.
OCTA to welcome service dogs and trainers aboard on Saturday, Oct. 4
ORANGE – The Orange County Transportation Authority will again open some OC Buses to the dogs for Service Animal Training Day from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 4, at the Anaheim Regional Transportation Intermodal Center (ARTIC). The event, held twice a year, gives service and therapy...
Two armed retail burglars were arrested in coastal O.C.
While on patrol, police officers heard a suspicious grinding noise coming from a local retail store, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD). When the officers went to investigate the source of the noise, they discovered two suspects attempting to grind the lock off an outdoor storage unit. The...
Kathy Griffin coming to Anaheim
Kathy Griffin will hit the stage at The Grove of Anaheim November 22. She also has a new standup special dropping on Youtube October 8, 'My Life on the PTSD List'.

















