Police will conduct a pre-Valentine’s Day DUI and CDL Checkpoint in Santa Ana
On Friday night, February 13, 2026, the Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI)/driver’s license checkpoint. It will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in the City of Santa Ana. Many people wisely opt to take their...
Irvine police rescue 4 people trapped upstairs, arrest knife suspect after hourslong standoff
Four people were rescued from an Irvine home Wednesday afternoon after police say a man armed with a knife prevented them from leaving during what authorities described as a family dispute. The incident was first reported after 2 p.m. near Terrapin and Cadence, according to the Irvine Police Department, and a large...
Man arrested for stealing plaques from Orange County veterans memorial park
Police arrested a man who they say stole six bronze plaques honoring service members from a veterans memorial park in Orange County in January. Tustin police reported that overnight on Jan. 20, six bronze plaques dedicated to service members were stolen from Veterans Sports Park. An investigation was launched, which...
Fake $100 bills with white powder found at Irvine grocery store
Employees at an Albertsons in Irvine found a handful of fake $100 bills with suspicious white powder, which made one of their coworkers sick.
Residents alarmed after officials reveal plan for massive landfill expansion: ‘[We] sneeze frequently throughout...
"Capacity is decreasing." Residents alarmed after officials reveal plan for massive landfill expansion: '[We] sneeze frequently throughout the day and have chronic coughs' first appeared on The Cool Down .
92 transients were arrested in Santa Ana after a citywide sweep this morning
Santa Ana Quality of Life Team (QOLT) police officers, alongside Directed Enforcement officers and Landscape West, conducted a citywide sweep this morning focused on ongoing quality of life concerns across our neighborhoods, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. 92 total arrests. 13 felony arrests. 76...
Cypress High makes history with launch of “Hall of Fame” for legendary graduates
Cypress High School has proudly made history with the launch of its Inaugural Hall of Fame, honoring 15 extraordinary alumni and community legends whose athletic excellence, leadership, and lifelong dedication have shaped the Centurion legacy. “Our inaugural Hall of Fame is a reflection of who we are and who we...
This Hidden Irvine Trattoria Is Quietly DESTROYING Your Favorite Italian Chain
Tue–Thu, Sun, 11 AM–8 PM; Fri–Sat, 11:30 AM–10 PM (Closed Mon) If you live in Irvine long enough, you start to hear whispers about an Italian spot in Quail Hill where the pasta tastes like a plane ticket straight to Emilia-Romagna and the pizza has people plotting their next visit before the check even lands. 🍷
Anaheim’s OC Vibe unveils six new bar and lounge concepts for Katella Commons
ANAHEIM, Calif. - Anaheim’s massive OC Vibe mixed-use development reached a new milestone Tuesday as officials unveiled plans for six distinct bar and lounge concepts. The six new drinking establishments will be situated within Katella Commons, a 50,000-square-foot market hall currently under construction. This...
Tortoise Channels Top Speed to Escape Burning Shed (Video)
A heat lamp caught fire in a backyard shed in Irvine, California, and the shed’s only resident, a tortoise, was forced to make an escape at top speed. Thankfully, the tortoise did escape the flames. Local KTLA 5 News reports that the homeowner was at a Super Bowl party...




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