An OC Vietnam War memorial caught up in a taxpayer fraud scandal is now...
The memorial came to symbolize the corruption that forced a sitting Orange County supervisor from office — and sent him to prison for five years.
Pilot killed in Arizona plane crash was coming from Southern California: NTSB
The pilot who died in a fatal plane crash in Arizona last month was en route to The Grand Canyon State from SoCal, according to new findings released by the National Transportation Safety Board. According to the NTSB, the plane, a Socata TB21 with the registration number N967WM, took off from John Wayne/Orange...
Beloved dog surfing champion from Huntington Beach is battling cancer. Here’s how to help
Sugar is no ordinary pup from Huntington Beach. The 16-year-old rescue went from roaming the streets as a stray to becoming a five-time World Dog Surf Champion and the first animal ever inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame. She’s also served as a therapy dog, working with surf therapy foundations and paying visits...
DA Charges Adelanto in Newport Beach Fatal Hit-and-Run
An Adelanto man was charged Tuesday in connection with a hit-and-run collision in Newport Beach that killed a pedestrian over the weekend. Jesus Alvarez, 26, was charged with murder and felony hit-and-run with permanent and serious injury. Newport Beach police said Alvarez struck and killed 21-year-old Steven Alcaraz...
Gang detectives arrest parolee with loaded handgun
On February 26, 2026, at 10:43 PM, WPD Gang Detectives contacted two individuals near Newland Street and Bolsa Avenue. One of the subjects attempted to hide behind a vehicle but was detained without incident. A pat down revealed an empty firearm holster in his waistband.
Populous counties, including 4 in SoCal, struggling to implement CARE Act
State officials on Monday announced ramped up efforts and more funding to help the most populous counties implement legislation that expands supportive housing and behavioral health services for mentally ill Californians experiencing unsheltered homelessness. Touting the first statewide drop in unsheltered...
Yamaha USA Headquarters Leaving California
Yamaha is restructuring and heading east on account of tariffs. Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. has announced plans to relocate its U.S. subsidiary, Yamaha Motor Corporation, U.S.A. (YMUS), from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, in a multi-year transition that will run from late 2026 through the end of 2028. In...
Woman killed in Laguna Beach parking lot crash
Police say that the victim, a pedestrian, was killed in a crash between a CR&R Trash Services vehicle and a Belshire Environmental Services vehicle.
Dangerous Santa Ana winds to blast Southern California through the weekend: Timeline
A multi-day wind event begins Wednesday afternoon, bringing 35–50 mph gusts to the mountains and valleys before peaking with a stronger Santa Ana event on Friday and Saturday. Damaging gusts of up to 70 mph are possible in high-risk corridors, posing a significant threat of downed trees, power outages,...
Orange County father who helped son illegally modify e-bike charged with child endangerment
A Yorba Linda father who allegedly helped his 12-year-old son illegally modify his e-bike, which he was riding when he was critically injured in a crash, has been charged with felony child endangerment, according to the Orange County District Attorney's Office.

















