63-year-old arrested for fatal Santa Ana hit-and-run
A 63-year-old man was arrested in connection with a Santa Ana hit-and-run that left a man dead on the road, police announced Monday. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, the fatal collision happened just before 5:30 a.m. on Sunday, in the area of Harbor Boulevard and Hazard Avenue. Officers responded to...
Mail theft suspects ‘delivered’ to Orange County jail thanks to license plate reader
Police are crediting the use of technology in the arrest of a pair of suspected mail thieves in Orange County. “Recently, one of our license plate readers stamped out a possible mail theft suspect visiting our fine city,” the Irvine Police Department posted on Facebook Monday night. The reader alerted officers to a...
The Irvine Police have identified a woman who stole a rental car via fraud
In September, the Irvine Police Department asked for help identifying a female suspect who stole a car using fraudulent means. That female suspect has been identified as Stacey Marie Martin, 31, of Hemet. Unfortunately, she has been eluding Detectives with a felony warrant for her arrest. If you have information...
‘Very dangerous.’ Family of OC boy who lost fingers in firework accident gives warning
Last July, 10-year-old Edther Ocampo was in the ICU, undergoing several life-saving surgeries at UCI Health, after an illegal firework exploded in his hand. This year, his family is raising awareness about the dangers of fireworks — and the importance of cleaning up afterward. Edther, now 11, suffered severe...
Multiple Fires Burn Across Riverside County: Thousands Evacuated in Mead Valley, Progress in Temecula
Wildfires are burning in multiple parts of Riverside County tonight, threatening homes, forcing evacuations, and stretching firefighting resources across the region.The Wolf Fire remains the largest, burning south of Banning since Sunday afternoon. The blaze has now consumed more than 2,400 acres and is only 40%...
Duck family saved from a storm drain by O.C. deputies
Yesterday morning, Orange County Sheriff deputies assigned to Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services were flagged down by a resident, reference a mama duck in distress on the side of the road. The deputies quickly realized that her babies were all stuck in a nearby storm drain. Using the tools they...
Juniper Fire erupts in Riverside County, triggering evacuations
A new wildfire broke out Monday in Riverside County, quickly expanding and prompting evacuations. Dubbed the Juniper Fire due to its location near Idaleona Road and Juniper Road in the unincorporated Perris area, the blaze was first reported around 11:27 a.m., according to fire officials. By 6:00 p.m., the fire had...
FBI arrests San Bernardino County men for violent stalking, shooting
The FBI announced Monday it has arrested and charged two San Bernardino County men for violently stalking and possibly shooting at two victims in Yorba Linda. According to the FBI, the suspects were identified as Xiang Li, 42, of Chino Hills, and Bowen Zhou, 33, of Upland. The alleged violent stalking started in...
Fast-growing fire in Southern California prompts evacuations
The fire is impacting Highway 243 to the mountain community of Idyllwild.
Coastal O.C. traffic crackdown nets 64 citations for loud cars and speeding
LAGUNA BEACH, CA – On Sunday, June 29, 2025, the Laguna Beach Police Department (LBPD) led a multi-agency traffic enforcement operation, targeting speed and loud and modified exhaust system violations. The coordinated effort focused on improving public safety and addressing ongoing quality of life concerns across...
