Storm expected with heavy rain and flooding risk
A storm is expected to impact Laguna Beach from Tuesday, February 17 through Thursday, February 19, bringing heavy winds, periods of strong rain, and possible flooding. Downtown business owners and residents are asked to install floodgates to protect their property and inventory.
Santana: Santa Ana Police Dispute Federal Account of ICE Protest
Santa Ana Police Chief Robert Rodriguez publicly disputed claims from federal officials that Department of Homeland Security officers were under attack at a protest last month. Police officials apparently refused calls for help from Department of Homeland Security officials at the federal plaza in the downtown civic...
LA weather: Second storm slams SoCal with strong winds and heavy rain
LOS ANGELES - The second storm to hit Southern California this week brought another round of powerful winds, heavy rain and mountain snow. The second of three storms moved through the area overnight with most of the rain moving out of the region in time for the morning commute. The rest of Wednesday is expected to be...
Woman fatally stabbed in Orange County home; estranged husband arrested
A woman was found stabbed to death in Orange County, and authorities arrested her estranged husband on suspicion of murder. On Feb. 14, Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at a residence in the 26000 block of Laurelwood Lane in San Juan Capistrano shortly after 6:30 a.m.
This California BBQ Spot Serves Ribs Worth Planning A Journey Around
Ribs rule here. And once you taste them, you understand why people are willing to drive across Southern California just for dinner. Hidden in California, Naples Rib Company has quietly built a barbecue reputation that refuses to stay local. Smoke hangs in the air. Sauce glistens under the lights. Plates...
California Woman Accused of Decapitating Boyfriend and Fleeing to Mexico, Faces Murder Charges
A California woman has been charged with murder after her boyfriend was found decapitated in her home and she fled to Mexico, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. In a gruesome scene, the headless body of Enrique Gonzalez-Carbajal, 55, was found in the Anaheim, Calif., home of Alyssa Marie Lira,...
17-year-old from Cerritos named one of 2026’s Military Child of the Year semifinalists
In this edition of ABC7 Salutes, we're honoring a military teen who shares great advice about embracing change - and he also happens to be a semifinalist for a coveted award.
Strong thunderstorm warning for Orange County
A strong thunderstorm is moving through central Orange County with wind gusts up to 50 mph and pea-size hail. The storm was tracked near Orange around 12:45 AM PST and is moving east at 30 mph. The National Weather Service issued this alert on Feb 17.
Balboa Island Ferry Finalizes Agreements to Launch Historic Zero-Emission Ferry Electrification Project
“Historic Balboa Island Ferry may close due to state emissions requirements.”. That was the headline on March 30, 2023 when the Beek Family, which has owned the Balboa Island Ferry for more than 100 years, announced it was struggling to meet California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) stringent zero emission regulations...
Residents eagerly welcomed the new Raising Canes in Santa Ana today
The new Raising Cane’s location in Santa Ana celebrated their grand opening today and welcomed large crowds all day despite the wet weather. The event was marked with a giant red balloon floating high above the restaurant with the restaurant’s logo emblazoned on it. This new restaurant is...

















