I-5 improvement project begins near I-405 and SR-55
I-5 improvement project begins near I-405 and SR-55 The Orange County Transportation Authority (OCTA) and Caltrans are starting work to improve the I-5 between the I-405 and SR-55. The project aims to reduce congestion, improve safety, and make travel easier for more than 275,000 drivers who use this route each day.
Valentine’s pet adoption events across Orange County
Valentine's pet adoption events across Orange County. Six Orange County animal shelters are joining together this Valentine's Day weekend to help people find adoptable pets. Visitors can adopt, foster, or donate to support local animals in need.
A suspected DUI driver was arrested after crashing into poles in coastal O.C. this...
At around 2:05 a.m. this morning, a vehicle was observed driving at a high rate of speed near S. Coast Highway and Broadway Street, according to the Laguna Beach Police Department. Moments after, the vehicle collided into a light pole and traffic pole near S. Coast Highway and Forest Avenue.
Santa Ana IHOP Bust Dad Wins Dramatic Deportation Reprieve
A Mexican father whose violent arrest outside a Santa Ana IHOP went viral has won a major break in immigration court, his family says. A federal immigration judge has terminated the deportation case against Narciso Barranco, a gardener and father of three U.S. Marines. Relatives say the Jan. 28 ruling led to the...
5 Best New Restaurants in Orange, California that People Swear By
Orange has become one of Orange County’s most charming food hubs, especially around the historic plaza (“The Circle”). Vintage buildings now house modern bistros, craft‑cocktail spots, and creative comfort‑food kitchens. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants capture the vibe. 1. Haven Craft...
Chocolate Bash Debuts New Era with Orange Flagship Opening
the beloved dessert brand known for its indulgent and fan-favorite chocolate creations, is officially entering a new era of growth. The brand is excited to announce the grand opening of its newest corporate flagship location at The Outlets at Orange, scheduled for early Spring 2026. A Major Milestone for...
DUI and CDL Checkpoint set for Feb. 26 in coastal Orange County
Police officers will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, February 26, 2026, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of...
OC Protester’s Head Injury Prompts First Lawsuit Against Local Police Over Immigration Rally Clash
Peaceful Participant Caught in Crossfire (Image Credits: Sbsun.com) Santa Ana, Orange County — A 41-year-old accountant sustained lasting brain damage from a deputy’s less-than-lethal projectile during a heated anti-ICE demonstration, fueling a civil rights suit against two law enforcement agencies. Peaceful...
Sender One Opens Aliso Viejo Facility, Co-Owned by Preexisting Members
Specs: Sender One opened its first facility in 2013, a mixed-discipline climbing gym in Santa Ana, California, and has since opened five more facilities and a training center. The latest Sender One gym opened in Aliso Viejo on February 1st, and the California gym chain has plans to open a new facility in Thousand...
Housing, hotel to replace Westminster Mall
Demolition is scheduled for early 2026, with the project aiming to revitalize the local economy while retaining Target as an anchor tenant.
