Spectrum Offers $25K Reward After Cable Vandalism Disrupts Service
In California, vandals damaged Spectrum fiber optic cables in western Riverside County on January 3, briefly cutting TV, internet and phone service to thousands of customers in Eastvale, Riverside, Jurupa Valley and parts of Rancho Cucamonga. Service has since been restored, according to the Orange County Register....
Commercial burglars busted after a pursuit by the CHP and two O.C. police departments
A commercial burglary occurred early on a rainy morning. Costa Mesa police officers responded immediately to the burglary in progress after it was reported that a truck had rammed the gate and door of a building on Toronto Way, causing extensive damage. Several vehicles, including a white Ford Explorer, were...
Pursuit Crashes and Off Duty Police Car Wrecks Cost Santa Ana Millions
Santa Ana taxpayers have paid out over $5 million since 2019 in lawsuits and claims from over 50 police car crashes – some of which stemmed from vehicle pursuits. Three of those accidents involved off duty officers driving take home police cars to or from work resulting in a total of $1.2 million settlement payments,...
OC firefighter recovering in rehab after suffering brain injury in rollover crash
After a rollover crash left eight Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) firefighter severely injured in 2024, the grueling journey of healing and recovery continues. Matthew Nichols, one of the injured firefighters, is learning to speak again at a rehabilitation facility after suffering a train trauma in the crash....
13 transients were arrested after a police sweep in Anaheim
Earlier today, police officers, working alongside the Anaheim HALO team, conducted directed enforcement and engagement focused on ongoing quality-of-life concerns in our community, according to the Anaheim Police Department. During this effort, the police officers made contact with 21 unhoused individuals. Thirteen...
Anti-ICE protester claims he’s blind one eye after federal officer shot him with nonlethal...
SANTA ANA, Calif. - His name is Kaden Rummler, 21 years old. He was with protesters Friday night in Santa Ana when he and a fellow protester were pulled out by federal officers. Over the phone from the hospital, he says an officer shot a nonlethal weapon point-blank at his...
Video Observer: Disposing of Household Hazardous Waste at Anaheim Collection Center
After the holidays, there’s always an abundance of e-waste, whether that’s used or aging cell phones, old TVs and radios that people never thought to throw out, or old printers that no longer work, according to the workers at the household hazardous waste collection facility in Anaheim. If you’re unsure of where or...
We Asked 10 Brewers: Which Beer Do You Wish People Ordered More? (2026)
The beer scene finds itself in a weird space. Its economic struggles aren’t exactly a secret, and the road ahead appears murky and ripe for speculation. Yet some absolutes still persist despite the chaos: A properly brewed beer is delicious, accessible, and an excellent option to bring to a laid-back social...
Go to NOLA on Beach Blvd.
The end of the year traditionally brings up the difficult question, “Where should I go to dinner for my birthday?” I generally attempt to dine at a different local restaurant each year with my family, preferably at a non-chain establishment. I always enjoy trying new places, but with...
Ronnie Montrose Remembered: NAMM 2026 – 10 Year Anniversary All-Star Memorial Concert
It’s January, and that can only mean one thing: the annual NAMM convention is on the horizon. The ultimate gathering for music, sound, and event technology, NAMM not only lets you discover new gear, connect with industry pros, and be inspired by everything that makes music happen, it is also the time of year many...

















