Del Taco Launches Project Sunrise, a Transformative Roadmap to Reignite Brand Growth
LAKE FOREST, Calif.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mar 4, 2026-- Del Taco , the nation’s second-largest Mexican quick service restaurant* is ushering in a new era with the launch of Project Sunrise, a transformational framework that will strengthen brand performance, embrace innovation and, most importantly, reconnect Del Taco to...
Merced boxer gets shot at a world title. Here’s what to know
Merced boxer Jesus “Chiquito” Haro made his hometown proud when he won a Youth World Championship in 2022. Now he has a shot to win a world title on boxing’s biggest stage. Haro will face three-belt minimumweight champion Oscar “El Pupilo” Collazo on March 14 at the Honda Center in Anaheim. The championship bout will...
OC man pleads guilty to $270M Medi-Cal fraud scheme
LOS ANGELES – An Orange County man is expected to plead guilty Wednesday for his alleged role in a health-care fraud scheme in which nearly $270 million in bogus claims were submitted to Medi-Cal for expensive prescription drugs that were not medically necessary and, in many instances, not provided.
Moderate Santa Ana Winds Wednesday, but Mainly Thursday Below Passes and Canyons
Southern California Weather Force has issued a Santa Ana Wind Advisory effective Wednesday into Thursday for the nominal prone zones. Discussion: As a storm today passes to the north, drier air will be in place, especially on Thursday. This will generate offshore gradients for moderate Santa Ana Winds. The mountains...
26 Couples Sue Orange County Fertility Doctor Over Unauthorized Embryo Transfers
A Trusted Doctor’s Hidden Troubles (Image Credits: Ca-times.brightspotcdn.com) Orange County – Twenty-six couples pursued legal action against a prominent fertility specialist after discovering their embryos had been relocated without permission amid his medical license suspension. A Trusted Doctor’s Hidden Troubles...
An OC Vietnam War memorial caught up in a taxpayer fraud scandal is now...
The memorial came to symbolize the corruption that forced a sitting Orange County supervisor from office — and sent him to prison for five years.
Pilot killed in Arizona plane crash was coming from Southern California: NTSB
The pilot who died in a fatal plane crash in Arizona last month was en route to The Grand Canyon State from SoCal, according to new findings released by the National Transportation Safety Board. According to the NTSB, the plane, a Socata TB21 with the registration number N967WM, took off from John Wayne/Orange...
Gang detectives arrest parolee with loaded handgun
On February 26, 2026, at 10:43 PM, WPD Gang Detectives contacted two individuals near Newland Street and Bolsa Avenue. One of the subjects attempted to hide behind a vehicle but was detained without incident. A pat down revealed an empty firearm holster in his waistband.
Populous counties, including 4 in SoCal, struggling to implement CARE Act
State officials on Monday announced ramped up efforts and more funding to help the most populous counties implement legislation that expands supportive housing and behavioral health services for mentally ill Californians experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Touting the first statewide drop in unsheltered...
Yamaha USA Headquarters Leaving California
Yamaha is restructuring and heading east on account of tariffs. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced plans to relocate its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, in a multi-year transition that will run from late 2026 through the end of 2028. In...

















