Parents convicted of putting newborn in sauna, ice bath and starving him to ‘heal...
A mother and father have been convicted of felony child abuse and child endangerment in Orange County in a horrifying case where they subjected their newborn son to extreme temperatures and withheld vital nourishment from him so they could “heal him.” The Orange County District Attorney’s Office says the actions of...
CHP Launches Fourth of July DUI Crackdown Thursday with Zero-Tolerance Patrols
The California Highway Patrol (CHP) will launch its annual Fourth of July DUI enforcement campaign this week, deploying all available officers across Los Angeles and Orange counties starting 6 p.m. Thursday through 11:59 p.m. Sunday. The statewide maximum enforcement period targets drunken and drug-impaired drivers,...
Another OC City Looks to Paid Parking to Help Plug Budget Holes
Visitors to iconic Old Towne Orange will soon have to pay for parking in the area or potentially get a ticket as officials continue to move forward with new parking rules amid a roughly $3 million deficit. It comes after officials voted earlier this year to implement paid parking at...
Dog owners demand justice in deadly dog training case
Several heartbroken dog owners are speaking out and seeking justice after an Irvine dog trainer was charged with the death of 11 dogs.
CHP’s Fourth of July enforcement campaign starts Thursday
LOS ANGELES — California Highway Patrol officers will ramp up patrols across Los Angeles and Orange counties starting Thursday as part of the agency's annual Fourth of July weekend crackdown on drunken and drug-impaired driving. The statewide maximum enforcement period will begin at 6 p.m. Thursday and conclude at...
Federal agents criticized by witnesses, mayor after violent detention in Santa Ana
More video has emerged of the violent detention of two men in Santa Ana Sunday by federal agents who used batons and pepper spray to force the men into compliance, according to witnesses, and the city’s mayor is among those criticizing their tactics. The scene at the intersection of Warner Avenue and Main Street drew...
Lifeguard injured after jumping off, slamming into Seal Beach Pier, video shows
A lifeguard was injured after trying to jump off the Seal Beach Pier to help a swimmer in the water, and it was caught on video.
Riverside County approves $96 million sheriff deal
Riverside County supervisors have approved a major new labor deal.The $96 million, three-year contract covers more than 400 high-ranking sheriff’s personnel and peace officers.It includes a 19% pay increase spread across the contract’s duration.The first 9% raise takes effect immediately.In addition to salary...
Wildfires erupt in California as drought conditions expand
Firefighters in the Golden State are working to control dozens of blazes, with several large fires erupting in Riverside and San Bernardino counties. The fires have triggered evacuations with authorities warning that the wildfire danger will expand with the hot, dry weather.
A Note From the Editor: ICE Raids Show the U.S. Is No Longer the...
On June 18, local media outlets received a press release from the Desert Recreation District. It had nothing to do with parks, or recreation facilities, or fun family events. “At approximately 9 a.m. this morning, Desert Recreation District staff were made aware of federal law enforcement agencies staging in our...