Costa Mesa Man, 25, Dies After Rattlesnake Bite During Mountain Bike Ride on Irvine...
IRVINE, CALIFORNIA — A 25-year-old man from Costa Mesa has died after suffering a rattlesnake bite while mountain biking on a trail in Irvine, a tragic incident that has left his family searching for answers about what happened in the moments after the encounter. According to reports, the young...
Salt & Straw in Newport Beach Unveils ‘Cereal-sly Delicious’ Ice Cream Flavors Based on...
Every month Salt & Straw, the uber-popular ice cream purveyors with a store in Newport Beach, release a limited time edition of crazy concoctions that are often surprising in their ability to combine unique flavors into satisfying frozen treats. Their current monthly flavor series is dubbed “Cereal-sly Delicious”...
30-Year-Old Data and Technology Company Announces 28 Layoffs at Costa Mesa Location
Experian has filed a WARN notice announcing plans to lay off 28 employees at its Costa Mesa location. The filing provides advance notice of the layoffs, which are scheduled to take effect in December. Experian Announces Layoffs Affecting Employees in Costa Mesa. Experian is a multinational data and technology firm....
Owners of one of the largest towing businesses in Southern California arrested in nearly...
Brothers and tow company owners, Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35 of Walnut, were arrested today on multiple counts of felony insurance fraud after allegedly underreporting employee payroll and paying portions of employees’ wages in cash to defraud workers’ compensation insurance companies out...
Murrieta parents arrested for fire that killed their two daughters
Murrieta police arrested a Riverside County couple for a fire that killed two of their daughters last December.
Wife of OC Mexican Mafia boss sentenced in racketeering case
Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez, wife of a reputed Mexican Mafia boss, was sentenced to 57 months in federal prison for racketeering and drug conspiracy. The defense argued she was a "minimal" participant manipulated by her husband, while prosecutors highlighted her role as a bookkeeper managing extortion ledgers....
Wife of suspected OC Mexican Mafia leader sentenced to prison
The wife of a suspected Orange County Mexican Mafia boss was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in federal prison for her role in a racketeering case. Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez, the wife of reputed OC Mexican Mafia chief Johnny Martinez, pleaded guilty April 24 to conspiracy to distribute and possess heroin and...
The Must-Try Wood-Fired Pizza Spot for True Neapolitan Flavor in Fullerton, CA
Step into Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana in Downtown Fullerton, and you immediately feel that this place takes pizza seriously while keeping the mood fun. From the crackle of the wood-burning oven to the aroma of fresh dough and basil, every detail whispers Napoli with an Orange County twist. Locals keep coming...
OC’s Biggest Headlines After Audit Finds More Shady Spending at County of Orange
A newly released audit shows disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do steered public contracts to businesses and people, many of whom were wrapped up in an earlier federal corruption probe centered on a program to feed the elderly. Do, who’s in prison for bribery, awarded contracts to businesses connected to...
These Homeless Pets Are Available For Adoption at OC Animal Care
Indy has been at OC Animal Care for about two weeks after he was returned by a previous adopter. Staff notations say he’s a fun and playful pet who’s still learning boundaries and would benefit from training. Descriptions also say he knows how to “sit” on command and...

















