People Are Lining Up Hours Early For This Long Beach BBQ—Here’s The Reason
Open Wed–Sun, 12 PM–6 PM (closed Mon–Tue) Long Beach has a new smoke-filled obsession, and it did not arrive quietly. Locals started whispering about Texas-style brisket and ribs being served from pop-ups and brewery takeovers, then showing up on social feeds with captions like “best BBQ in Long Beach” and “worth the...
Why Locals Are OBSESSED With This Smash Burger Spot – Anaheim, CA
Anaheim has no shortage of burger spots, but YoYo Burgers and Chicken quietly turned into a true local go‑to. Locals love that it serves big, messy smash burgers, crispy chicken, and halal options at prices that still feel fair. Add late‑night hours, hot‑and‑fresh orders, and friendly staff, and you...
Video: Calif. Police Stop Suspect who Tries to Pick Up Dropped Gun
An 18‑year‑old man was fatally shot by a Santa Ana police officer Jan. 28 after a brief pursuit ended in an apartment‑garage parking lot and the suspect reached for a dropped firearm, police said. The officer ordered the man not to pick up the gun, but he...
The JUICIEST Halal Burgers You Need to TRY in Garden Grove, CA
FireFly Burger on Chapman Avenue has become a quiet local obsession in Garden Grove. The draw is simple: halal Angus patties, bold sauces, and burgers that look as wild as they taste, all at a laid-back, neighborhood-friendly spot. Add in generous portions and playful presentations, and you get a place...
A homeless man was fatally struck by a vehicle in Costa Mesa
COSTA MESA, Calif. (March 12, 2026) — On March 11, 2026, at approximately 8:27 p.m., police officers were dispatched to the intersection of Newport Blvd. and East 17th Street regarding a vehicle versus pedestrian traffic collision, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Upon arrival, the officers located the...
Huntington Beach Police Seize Child’s E-Motorcycle, Father Charged With Child Endangerment
Huntington Beach police say they have finally taken a Talaria Sting MX‑4 off the road for good after responding to three separate stops involving two minor brothers riding the off‑highway e‑motorcycle on public streets. Officers report the same bike was impounded multiple times, and the Orange County District...
A year after their parents were deported, 3 Southern California sisters navigate life without...
A year after their parents were deported to Colombia, three Orange County sisters said they’re still coping with their new reality and working to get by after their lives were turned upside down. In March 2025, Nelson Gonzalez, 59, and his wife Gladys Gonzalez, 55, went in for a standard appointment with immigration...
Convicted murderer escapes Orange County probation program at local college
Investigators said Jose Angel Aguilar cut off his ankle monitor and escaped while attending classes at an Orange County community college.
Orange County man dies after being bitten by venomous rattlesnake
An Orange County man has died after he was bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking in Irvine. Julian Hernandez, 25, of Costa Mesa, was biking at Quail Hill Trailhead on Feb. 1 around 11 a.m. when he was bitten. Authorities responded to the scene and transported him to the hospital where he fell into […]
7 Disneyland employees taken to hospital after hazmat incident
Authorities were alerted to an "unknown odor" in Tomorrowland.
