SoCal man dies after falling on rattlesnake while mountain biking
He died weeks after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking in Irvine.
2 Southern California brothers Detained in $5.8M insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own towing companies in Southern California were detained for alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were arrested on March 11 for several counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los Angeles...
Wife of suspected OC Mexican Mafia leader sentenced to prison
The wife of a suspected Orange County Mexican Mafia boss was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in federal prison for her role in a racketeering case. Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez, the wife of reputed OC Mexican Mafia chief Johnny Martinez, pleaded guilty April 24 to conspiracy to distribute and possess heroin and...
OC’s Biggest Headlines After Audit Finds More Shady Spending at County of Orange
A newly released audit shows disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do steered public contracts to businesses and people, many of whom were wrapped up in an earlier federal corruption probe centered on a program to feed the elderly. Do, who’s in prison for bribery, awarded contracts to businesses connected to...
These Homeless Pets Are Available For Adoption at OC Animal Care
Indy has been at OC Animal Care for about two weeks after he was returned by a previous adopter. Staff notations say he’s a fun and playful pet who’s still learning boundaries and would benefit from training. Descriptions also say he knows how to “sit” on command and...
Convicted murderer on the run from OC Probation arrested at an Anaheim motel
On March 12th, 2026 at around 11 p.m., Jose Angel Aguilar was located and is in custody, according to Orange County Probation. Aguilar was wearing a GPS device and on a court ordered furlough, when he cut off his GPS device and absconded while attending classes at Santiago Canyon College.
Jailed OC Supervisor Andrew Do must return $8.8M from COVID fraud scheme
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The United States Department of Justice has determined the County of Orange is the only victim in the conspiracy orchestrated by former Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do to steal millions in COVID-related funds in exchange for $550,000 in bribes, and the County is entitled to more than $8.8...
Elderly woman seriously hurt after being hit by juvenile on e-bike: Seal Beach police
An elderly woman was hospitalized with serious injuries after being struck by a juvenile on an electric bike in Orange County, police said. The collision happened Thursday afternoon near Main Street and Ocean Avenue at the entrance to Seal Beach’s Old Town area. “The collision involved a juvenile riding a Surron...
Iconic Newport Beach movie theater to be replaced by high-rise condos
Regal Edwards Big Newport, which opened in 1969, is going to be replaced by two 22-story residential condominium towers, reshaping the fabric around Fashion Island.
JAW-DROPPING Burgers Locals RAVE About All Week In Santa Ana, California
Santa Ana locals love a good secret, and The BurgerStop is one of their favorite ones to share. This small, family-run burger spot on South Broadway wins people over with juicy charbroiled patties, friendly service, and prices that still feel old-school. It is the kind of place where one casual...
