Santa Ana CA

The legendary skate spot El Toro was more than just a set of stairs. For decades, it was a proving ground where skaters tested themselves, traded stories, and chased tricks that would make or break their names. When pro skater Chris Joslin landed his NBD tre flip down the massive...

Laguna Beach’s top staffer shared some ideas last week to help the city “get our own house in order,” including possibly asking the voters regarding a sales tax increase and/or becoming a charter city. The Chamber of Commerce’s Government Affairs Committee held their first meeting of 2026...

The Hoag Classic, Orange County’s exclusive PGA TOUR Champions tournament, announced earlier this week that rising country music star Tyler Braden will headline the third annual Hoag Classic Sunset Celebration & Concert at VEA Newport Beach on Saturday, March 28 at 6:30 p.m. Photos courtesy of Hoag Classic. “Devil...

Pacific Pearl Café, led by seasoned chef Michael Campbell, is expanding its footprint with a second location in Costa Mesa. According to the OC Register, the concept will open soon at The MET complex, 575 Anton Blvd. The café will offer the same elevated, fresh, and globally inspired offerings...

Crab N’ Spice continues to grow its franchise imprint in SoCal. The seafood boil concept is preparing to add an Anaheim location at 160 W. Lincoln Ave., according to plans filed with the OC Health Care Agency – Environmental Health Division. Records show a food remodel project tied...

A late-night police stop in Orange County escalated into a violent crash when a C8 Corvette driver tried to outrun officers and instead destroyed the sports car against a tree. The impact left the high-end Corvette shredded and its driver in handcuffs, a stark illustration of how quickly speed and defiance can turn a...

Barnes & Noble is making its long-awaited return to Costa Mesa, setting up a new location at South Coast Plaza in the former Macy’s Home wing, at 3333 Bear St. The OC Register reports the bookstore will feature a company-branded B&N Café for shoppers to purchase snacks and drinks.

A UPS driver who rescued a 101-year-old woman from a burning home in Orange County said he’s thankful that he happened to be in the right place at the right time. On Jan. 15, neighbors rushed over to Ann Edwards’ condo in Santa Ana after seeing heavy smoke emanating from the residence. Smoke had filled […]

Santa Ana, CA (January 15, 2026) – A multi-vehicle collision on I-5 northbound near Bake Parkway resulted in injuries on Thursday afternoon, January 15. According to the California Highway Patrol, officers were dispatched to the scene around 4:26 p.m. Preliminary information indicates that at least three vehicles...

Jordan Intermediate School eighth grader Minh Do took home the championship trophy at GGUSD’s 38th Annual Intermediate School Spelling Bee on January 14 after correctly spelling the word, echidna. The event was held at the Edgar District Meeting Center and marks the third year in a row that a student from Jordan...