Irvine police rescue 4 people trapped upstairs, arrest knife suspect after hourslong standoff
Four people were rescued from an Irvine home Wednesday afternoon after police say a man armed with a knife prevented them from leaving during what authorities described as a family dispute. The incident was first reported after 2 p.m. near Terrapin and Cadence, according to the Irvine Police Department, and a large...
Man arrested for stealing plaques from Orange County veterans memorial park
Police arrested a man who they say stole six bronze plaques honoring service members from a veterans memorial park in Orange County in January. Tustin police reported that overnight on Jan. 20, six bronze plaques dedicated to service members were stolen from Veterans Sports Park. An investigation was launched, which...
As measles spread in SoCal, San Diego doctors urge vaccinations
San Diego County health officials are urging parents to vaccinate their children against measles as cases rise in Los Angeles and Orange counties, and immunization rates slip locally. Measles was declared eradicated in the United States in 2000, but public health experts say the disease is making a comeback as...
Gas prices up again in Riverside County, rest of California
The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Riverside County rose Friday, Feb. 13, for the 22nd time in 23 days, increasing 1.6 cents to $4.447, its highest amount since Dec. 5. The average price has increased 32.4 cents over the past 23 days, including 2.7 cents on Thursday, according to figures...
New Allegiant Air Flight Links Pasco to Orange County
Pasco just welcomed a new nonstop route to sunny Orange County, and the celebration was nothing short of spectacular with a festive water spray send-off
Santa Ana Manufacturing Job Fair set for Feb. 26
The Santa Ana WORK Center is hosting a Manufacturing Job Fair on February 26, 2026, from 11 a.m. – 1 p.m. at 801 W. Civic Center Dr., Suite 200, in Santa Ana. Positions include Inspector, Fabrication Operator, Maintenance Mechanic, Shipping/Receiving, and more. Bring your resume. Dress interview-ready. Be prepared...
Residents alarmed after officials reveal plan for massive landfill expansion: ‘[We] sneeze frequently throughout...
"Capacity is decreasing." Residents alarmed after officials reveal plan for massive landfill expansion: '[We] sneeze frequently throughout the day and have chronic coughs' first appeared on The Cool Down .
92 transients were arrested in Santa Ana after a citywide sweep this morning
Santa Ana Quality of Life Team (QOLT) police officers, alongside Directed Enforcement officers and Landscape West, conducted a citywide sweep this morning focused on ongoing quality of life concerns across our neighborhoods, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. 92 total arrests. 13 felony arrests. 76...
This Hidden Irvine Trattoria Is Quietly DESTROYING Your Favorite Italian Chain
Tue–Thu, Sun, 11 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat, 11:30 AM–10 PM (Closed Mon) If you live in Irvine long enough, you start to hear whispers about an Italian spot in Quail Hill where the pasta tastes like a plane ticket straight to Emilia-Romagna and the pizza has people plotting their next visit before the check even lands. 🍷
Discover Your Spring “Inside Irvine”
Growing Together | Explore the Spring Edition of Inside Irvine. This spring, Inside Irvine showcases a range of new opportunities and experiences for residents of all ages. From the grand opening of the historic Katie Wheeler Library to expanding cultural and recreational spaces at the Great Park, the City is...






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