Citizens Private Bank Opens First Orange County Location in Newport Center
Citizens Private Bank celebrated the grand opening of its Newport Beach office with a ribbon cutting and reception on Thursday, February 12. The event marked the firm’s continued expansion across Southern California and its investment in one of the region’s most relationship-driven private banking markets. The new...
BUSINESS SPOTLIGHT: San Clemente Village Helps Seniors Age in Place
San Clemente Village was founded over a decade ago by city council members and locals inspired by a segment on “60 Minutes.” Helping seniors age in place, the volunteer-driven nonprofit provides services including transportation, handyman services, dog walking and technology assistance. With a recent expansion into...
Convicted Orange County murderer arrested after cutting off ankle monitor during college class and...
A 22-year-old convicted murderer was arrested after he cut off his GPS monitoring device while attending classes at an Orange County community college, authorities said. Jose Angel Aguilar, 22, was serving time at a juvenile facility for a murder he committed in 2021 when he was 17, according to the Orange County...
Grand opening of new recycling center in Orange
The Association of California Cities Orange County (ACC-OC) joined city, county, and community leaders to celebrate the grand opening of Waste Management's new recycling center in the City of Orange. The facility is described as a state-of-the-art investment in the region's sustainability infrastructure.
10 Local Favorites In Fullerton, California You Need To Try For An Authentic Taste
Fullerton sits in the heart of Orange County, and its dining scene is a reflection of the city’s cultural diversity and culinary passion. From wood-fired pizzas to authentic Lebanese mezza, there’s no shortage of delicious options to satisfy any craving. Craving a new dining adventure? Fullerton’s culinary scene...
25-year-old dies weeks after rattlesnake bite in Irvine; family demands answers
The family of a 25-year-old Costa Mesa man is demanding answers after he died following a rattlesnake bite he suffered while mountain biking in Irvine.
A 15 years to life sentence is given in HB rape-kidnap case
A man convicted of kidnapping and sexually assaulting a woman in Huntington Beach in 2021 was sentenced to 15-years-to-life in prison on Friday. According to the Orange County District Attorney’s office, Florentino Contreras Bacilio, 52, of Long Beach has been convicted of kidnapping to commit sexual assault and two...
Owner of Hadley Tow Arrested in Southern California as Investigators Uncover Alleged $6 Million...
WHITTIER, CALIFORNIA — A major insurance fraud investigation in Southern California has led to the arrest of a local towing company owner accused of orchestrating a scheme that allegedly cost insurance carriers nearly $6 million. Authorities say the case centers around Hadley Tow, a Whittier-based towing business...
Mission Viejo selects Captain Jonathan Larson as its new chief of police services
Captain Jonathan Larson has been selected as the Chief of Police Services for the City of Mission Viejo. He begins his new assignment on Friday, March 20. “Bringing my experience to this team is both an honor and a responsibility that I take seriously,” Captain Larson said. “I look forward to serving alongside the...
Police seek more victims in rideshare assault case
On Feb. 27, 2026, officers responded to a hospital after a sexual assault was reported in the 2100 block of Newport Blvd. The suspect, a rideshare driver, told an intoxicated passenger he would take her home but instead drove her to another location and assaulted her. He later dropped her off at a third site.
