A toast to the trees of Peters Canyon
Wildflowers are wonderful, but this spring, I want to propose a toast to trees. Unlike ephemeral, unpredictable-if-beautiful spring blooms, trees are reliable marvels of nature. They spread shade in summer, offer sanctuaries to birds and critters of all kinds and anchor our sandy soil. Yet we tend to take them for...
Missing Santa Ana Mother Found in Mexico After Disappearing During Tijuana Trip
A 21-year-old woman from Santa Ana who was reported missing during a trip to Tijuana has been located, authorities confirmed. Santa Ana Woman Reported Missing During Family Visit. According to the Santa Ana Police Department, Yasmin Gonzalez Benitez was initially reported missing after crossing the border with...
U-Haul Driver Booked for Manslaughter and Felony Evasion in Violent Orange County Crash
The streets of San Clemente were transformed into a scene of absolute devastation this past Monday. It started as a routine attempt by law enforcement to recover a stolen vehicle, but it unfortunately ended in a violent, multi-car crash that…
Nancy Guthrie Case: Expert Drops Chilling Two-Word Hint About Suspect
As the investigation into Nancy Guthrie’s case deepens, a former Orange County prosecutor is offering insight into who may be responsible. It has already been over two months since Today show host Savannah Guthrie’s mother disappeared from her home in Catalina Foothills. The investigation into the matter has been in...
Irvine’s nationally ranked park system may get even better
Last month, the Irvine Planning Commission voted 7-0 to recommend a zoning amendment that will create an option for a new 50-plus‑acre public nature park in the center of the city. The amendment, which involves an alternative open space framework for the current Oak Creek Golf Club property, will now head to Irvine...
Trader Joe’s expands with two new locations in Southern California
The grocery chain, known for its unique product and affordable prices, has opened two new storefronts since January, and plans to add 18 more before the end of the year.
Long Beach abruptly cuts ties with its largest homeless shelter operator after concerns over...
Until yesterday, the contractor operated hundreds of Long Beach's shelter beds. Now they're under investigation. The post Long Beach abruptly cuts ties with its largest homeless shelter operator after concerns over billing practices appeared first on Long Beach Post .
4 arrested after police discover over $500,000 worth of stolen catalytic converters in massive...
Four suspects were arrested after police discovered over $500,000 worth of stolen catalytic converters during a massive bust in Norwalk. Baldwin Park police detectives began the months-long investigation in July 2025 following a troubling uptick in catalytic converter thefts across the city. As detectives...
Authorities ID driver killed by suspect in stolen U-haul van
SAN CLEMENTE – A suspect crashed a stolen U-Haul van into an SUV Monday in San Clemente, killing its driver. Deputies attempted to stop the U-Haul, which did not have license plates, just before 8 a.m. Monday, and during a short pursuit, the fleeing suspect crashed into an SUV near the intersection of South Ola Vista...
2 people dead, 3 others in critical condition after multi-vehicle crash in Anaheim
A deadly multi-vehicle crash in Anaheim early Tuesday morning left two people dead and three others in critical condition, according to authorities. Officers from the Anaheim Police Department spotted a silver Infiniti sedan traveling at a high rate of speed near Cypress Street and Harbor Boulevard around 12:45 a.m....
