Street Beat: Through April 29
Bench warrant. A 54-year-old Laguna Beach man was arrested at 3:43 p.m. on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was set at $15,000. Bench warrant. A 45-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was arrested at 6:09 p.m. on a bench warrant for failure to appear on a misdemeanor charge. Total bail was...
Sip Fresh expands to Orange County
Home to 120 retail, dining, and entertainment venues, the Outlets at Orange is set to welcome a new addition just in time for the summer heat. Sip Fresh, a beverage franchise known for its vibrant, fruit-forward juice blends, is opening a new location at 20 City Blvd W in Orange, according to QSR Magazine.
Anaheim Warehouse Snapped Up, Set to Become Industrial Condo Hive
An industrial building just east of Anaheim’s main industrial corridors is about to be carved into bite-size space for local businesses. Guthrie Development has bought the roughly one-acre property at 621–631 S. East St. for $18.7 million and plans to convert it into small-scale industrial condominiums targeted to local manufacturers and light distributors, with delivery anticipated in late 2026.
Drug lab discovered after assault investigation in Santa Fe Springs
Two suspects were arrested Friday after police uncovered a large and complex illegal synthetic drug manufacturing lab in Santa Fe Springs, authorities said. Whittier police officers responded at about 2:10 p.m. to a report of an assault with a deadly weapon involving a vehicle and a hit-and-run in the 9600 block of Santa Fe Springs Road. Fire personnel were already at...
Orange County medical scan provider to pay $8.3 million in False Claims Act settlement
SANTA ANA, California - An Orange County-based medical scan provider has agreed to pay $8.3 million to resolve allegations of violating the False Claims Act by paying excessive fees to cardiologists for referrals. Modern Nuclear Inc. (MNI), a La Habra-based mobile PET scan company, will pay a total of $8,334,350, according to a press release from the Department of Justice. The settlement addresses...
Laguna gets a slice of one of the world’s best pizzerias
A popular Dana Point pizzeria, Truly Pizza, is set to open its second Orange County location in Laguna Beach on May 7. The new restaurant, located at 320 N. Coast Highway, has rolled out a limited preview period, starting on April 18, which features a limited service and requires reservations.
59 Chevy Impala wins Sun Best of 2026 Classic Car Show
Eric Sassenberg’s 1959 Chevy Impala won the Sun Newspapers’ Best of Show award and the Guaranty Chevrolet Choice Award in the 2026 Seal Beach Classic Car Show. There were more than 600 cars in this year’s show. Sassenberg’s 1962 Impala won the 2025 Car Show and was featured on the poster of this year’s Car Show. His 1959 Impala will appear on the 2027...
Elderly man hit by e-motorcycle dies
Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.
Glue Traps Banned in Laguna Beach
The City of Laguna Beach has banned the sale and use of glue traps within the city. Passed unanimously in the consent agenda during the April 28 meeting, the ordinance prohibits the setting, placement and use of glue traps to capture or kill any animal in Laguna Beach. According to the ordinance, the decision comes “in accordance with evolving standards of morality, scientific discovery...
Pair from Tijuana arrested for stealing Legos from a Target in Irvine
The Irvine Police recently arrested a man who bought Legos, removed the pieces, then filled the box with uncooked pasta, and returned it for a refund. Now two more people have been arrested for stealing Legos from a Target in Irvine. On Tuesday, IPD Spectrum police officers were alerted when...

















