Anaheim Family Takes On City After Cop Kills Man Outside School
The family of Rudy Martinez has filed a formal claim against the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department, accusing officers of using excessive force when the 36-year-old was shot and killed near an elementary school last fall. Martinez was shot on September 15, 2025, outside John Marshall Elementary School,...
5 Best Burger Spots in Santa Ana that Locals Rave About
Santa Ana’s food scene is vibrant and diverse, and its burger game reflects that—think everything from no‑frills griddle burgers to chef‑driven patties in Arts District hangouts. These five get a lot of local love. 1. Chapter One: The Modern Local. Right on Broadway in downtown Santa...
Seapot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Coming to Anaheim
Seapot, an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, is getting ready to open a new location in Anaheim. The company’s Anaheim location was recently announced on its website as coming soon, joining a growing list of Seapot restaurants across California and beyond. While an exact address and opening date have...
More Pets Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
Howard has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s an energetic pet who’s very motivated by treats. Staff also note that Howard would benefit from some training and routine with an owner who can handle his strength.
Overturned big rig shuts down 5 Freeway interchange in Orange County
An overturned big rig is currently blocking the interchange between the eastbound side of Highway 22 and the northbound side of the 5 Freeway in Orange County Friday night. The crash happened around 4:43 p.m., roughly five miles south of Disneyland. Crews are actively working to clear the big rig from the freeway....
KLOS-FM host Uncle Joe Benson, one of LA radio’s legendary voices, dies at 76
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Radio disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson, whose deep voice rumbled over the airwaves of KLOS-FM, Arrow 93.1, and The Sound 103.1 for nearly four decades, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was 76. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of legendary disc jockey...
One of Newport Beach’s Oldest Restaurants Marks 100 with Year-Long Events
Reaching 100 years in the same location is a rare milestone in the restaurant industry. Newport Beach staple A Restaurant, formerly known as The Arches, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in Orange County. Year-long celebrations and philanthropic activities follow to honor the journey. A Restaurant...
FBI Investigates Suspicious Items Found at Irvine Home
The FBI took over an investigation at a gated-community home in Irvine, after a landlord reported suspicious activity Monday. Hazmat teams removed unknown items from the residence.
The new leader of Mexico’s most violent cartel was born and raised in Santa...
The landscape of Mexico’s drug wars has shifted violently this week following the death of Nemesio “El Mencho” Oseguera Cervantes, the long-elusive leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG). As the smoke clears from a high-stakes military operation in Jalisco, all eyes have turned to his rumored successor:...
Boy, 14, chased down and shot by another minor in Long Beach, police say
A 14-year-old boy and a teenage adult have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after another 14-year-old boy was chased down and shot over the weekend, Long Beach police said Friday. The victim was walking on Locust Avenue on Sunday night when he was approached by the 14-year-old suspect, according to Long...
