17-year-old from Cerritos named one of 2026’s Military Child of the Year semifinalists
In this edition of ABC7 Salutes, we're honoring a military teen who shares great advice about embracing change - and he also happens to be a semifinalist for a coveted award.
Strong thunderstorm warning for Orange County
A strong thunderstorm is moving through central Orange County with wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea-size hail. The storm was tracked near Orange around 12:45 AM PST and is moving east at 30 mph. The National Weather Service issued this alert on Feb 17.
Woman missing in Mountain Center area found
Update - 2/17/26 - 1:15 pm The woman has been found, the Riverside County Sheriff's Office confirmed. Original Report - 2/17/26 - 1pm MOUNTAIN CENTER (CNS) - A search was underway today for a 29-year-old woman whose last known location was not immediately known. Minori Garcia-Arreola was last seen in an unknown...
Residents eagerly welcomed the new Raising Canes in Santa Ana today
The new Raising Cane’s location in Santa Ana celebrated their grand opening today and welcomed large crowds all day despite the wet weather. The event was marked with a giant red balloon floating high above the restaurant with the restaurant’s logo emblazoned on it. This new restaurant is...
Bill Handel: 20,000 AI-Written Emails Stopped A Law
A Washington, D.C.-based company called CiviClick, which bills itself as "the first and best AI-powered grassroots advocacy platform," was behind the campaign.
A carport fire in Tustin was put out before it could spread to apartments
Last night, a detached carport fire in Tustin threatened to spread to nearby apartment homes, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. Due to the rapid actions of our first-arriving crews, the fire was quickly brought under control before it could extend into the residences. No injuries were reported. The...
Preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattles Riverside County, USGS says
A preliminary 3.6-magnitude earthquake rattled Riverside County Tuesday morning, according to the U.S. Geological Survey.
Coterie’s Lindsey Kling on the brand’s quest to reach new audiences after being acquired...
For premium diaper brand Coterie, 2025 was a mammoth year. Last year, Coterie was acquired by Mammoth Brands, the parent company of razor brand Harry’s and deodorant upstart Lume. “Mammoth Brands has a proven track record of scaling online-led brands into omnichannel leaders. We see the tremendous impact Coterie...
Second Female Prosecutor Wins Harassment Lawsuit Against County Over OC District Attorney Conduct
A second female prosecutor won a multimillion dollar judgement today, after a jury found she faced retaliation from Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer and other top prosecutors when she reported sexual harassment within his own office. That’s on top of two other women who worked at the DA’s office...
Tim Ho Wan Reopens in Irvine After Yearlong Renovation
Tim Ho Wan, the Hong Kong–founded dim sum chain known for its Michelin recognition, has reopened its Irvine location at the Diamond Jamboree shopping center following a yearlong closure and renovation. Founded in Hong Kong in 2009, Tim Ho Wan built its global reputation on affordable, high-quality dim sum....

















