OC Supervisors Stay Largely Silent on Sheriff’s ICE Notifications
Orange County leaders are on track to continue notifying federal immigration officials when certain people are released from jails after having completed their sentence – who often then get picked up by ICE. While sheriffs aren’t allowed to send anyone they catch to ICE, they can notify federal law...
Rediscover Your Childhood Wonder At This Aviation-Themed Restaurant In California
Sometimes the best adventures are hiding in plain sight, and at Smokejumpers Grill in Anaheim, you’ll find a dining experience that transforms a simple meal into a journey back to when everything felt magical. This aviation-themed restaurant tucked inside Disney California Adventure Park proves that eating can be...
One city’s new self-checkout law with fines of up to $1,000 starts in April
One California city has become the second city in the nation to pass a local law regulating how retailers operate self-checkout lanes. Stores that don't follow the new rules could face fines of up to $1,000
Military helicopter crossed in front of United flight approaching airport: FAA
The pilots received a traffic alert and landed safely, United said.
A man was arrested after attacking an elderly victim with a pool cue, in...
A victim was seated adjacent to a pool table when a 58-year-old suspect swung a pool cue at him, striking him in the face and causing a laceration, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The suspect then fled the scene on a bike. This assault was quickly reported to...
Another Rattlesnake Bite Victim Passes Away in California
A rattlesnake bit a 46-year-old woman on March 14 in Wildwood Regional Park in Thousand Oaks, California. The victim, identified as Gabriela Bautista, passed away five days later on March 19. The fatality comes weeks after a 25-year-old man, Julian Hernandez, passed away from a rattlesnake bite he received while...
🐶 Ribbon Cutting for Santa Ana’s First Dog Park April 4
Bring your pup and join the celebration for Santa Ana’s first-ever dog park! The ribbon cutting ceremony takes place on Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 10 a.m. at Centennial Park (3000 W. Edinger Ave.).
Police seek missing 21-year-old Santa Ana woman last seen on trip to Tijuana
Detectives in Santa Ana are turning to the public for help in the search for a missing 21-year-old woman who disappeared earlier this month after a day trip to Mexico. Yasmin Benitez, who has a 4-year-old daughter, left her Santa Ana home on the morning of March 15 and was expected to return home that evening. The...
Woman arrested for using credit cards stolen from lockers at a gym in Irvine
A woman was arrested after breaking into several lockers at a 24 Hour Fitness, according to the Irvine Police Department. The stolen credit cards were used to make purchases at various stores throughout Orange County. Tips came in quickly after the IPD posted about the woman in their Felony Friday...
A motorcyclist died after rear-ending a vehicle in north Orange County
On March 24, 2026, at approximately 6:50 PM, police officers responded to the area of Imperial Highway and the 57 Freeway regarding a traffic collision involving a motorcycle, according to the Brea Police Department. Upon arrival, the officers located a male motorcyclist down in lanes of Imperial Highway. The...
