Former Laguna Niguel Resident Sentenced for Threatening to Kill Judge Who Presided Over His...
A former Orange County resident was sentenced today to 87 months in federal prison for threatening to kill a superior court judge who had presided over his family law case. Byrom Zuniga Sanchez, 34, formerly of Laguna Niguel, but whose most recent residence was in Mexico, was sentenced by United States District Judge...
The Picklr to Open Two New Member Clubs in Orange County, California
The Picklr, the nationwide franchiser of indoor pickleball clubs, is reporting that the company plans to open two new clubs in Orange County, CA, with one in Rancho Santa Margarita and one in Fountain Valley, this Summer/Fall 2026. The Picklr Rancho Santa Margarita will be located on El Paseo in...
Irvine Detectives Wrap Up Silver Delivery Robbery Probe
Detectives in Irvine say they have put a lid on a robbery crew that went after deliveries of silver bars and coins across Los Angeles County. According to police, suspects grabbed a package straight from a FedEx driver while it was out for delivery, and arrests later followed at different locations. An 18-year-old...
LA County breaks ground on project that will bring mental health beds to century-old...
In all, county leaders plan to have 162 beds at the so-called Mental Health Care Campus, ranging from subacute psychiatric care to permanent supportive housing.
Santa Ana man accused of traveling to meet teen girl in Bakersfield takes plea...
BAKERSFIELD, Calif. (KGET) — After communicating on Fortnite, a Santa Ana man drove hours to meet a Bakersfield teen, his heart set on moving to a house in a forest where they could live together happily and someday start a family, court documents said. As it turns out, Sergio Estrada won’t be starting a new […]
A Look at More Homeless Pets at Orange County Animal Care
Arwen has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about a month after spending some time with a foster family. Staff notations say she’s a very friendly pet who enjoys meeting new people and loves affection. Arwen is currently available for adoption, and she’s also eligible for the...
Orange County woman, 32, killed in hit-and-run at Hesperia intersection
A 32-year-old Orange County woman died after being struck by a car, which then fled the scene without stopping to help, in Hesperia on Thursday night, authorities said. Brynn Zoellner of Irvine died in the collision, which was first reported just after 8:50 p.m. March 5 at Hesperia Road and Mesa Street, according to...
The SAPD will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on March 6
On Friday, March 6, 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. DUI checkpoint locations are determined based on data...
Mercado González Northgate Market: An American Dream that Keeps Growing
Independent chain’s growth mirrors SoCal Hispanics. The sprawling 37,000-square-foot Mercado Northgate Gonzalez supermarket in Costa Mesa, CA, is a breathtaking celebration of Mexican culinary traditions. In the produce department, the Hispanic customers find items that might not be available in a Safeway or Kroger...
K-9 named ‘Kilo’ helps find 111 pounds of meth in Fullerton bust
A police K-9 helped authorities seize more than 100 pounds of methamphetamine during a recent narcotics operation in Fullerton, officials announced Friday. Detectives with the Fullerton Police Department partnered with agents from the Drug Enforcement Administration’s Los Angeles Division during the operation, which...
