Santa Ana CA

Irvine, California - A small, abandoned puppy dog sat on the side of a road for seven days. She was in rough shape, but too scared to accept help. The poor thing remained in the same place: in the driveway of a house, in the blazing sun at nearly 100 degrees. "Her little tongue was hanging out from the heat and...

Providence is actively exploring strategic options for Providence Health Plan, including its sale. Providence CFO Greg Hoffman told caregivers the announcement reflects the challenges facing smaller, regional health plans that lack the scale of larger insurers, including the ability to share resources, spread costs...

Officials with the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner have released the name of the man who died of a self-inflicted gunshot at Oak Tree Gun Club in Newhall last week. Joe Varoz, 23, of Norwalk, was identified as the man who died at Oak Tree Gun Club. L.A. County Fire...

Traffic officers stopped a car for vehicle code violations and observed objective signs of impairment from the driver, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. The officers conducted a DUI investigation, and the driver was subsequently arrested for driving under the influence. After placing the driver under...

Southern California’s passion for automotive culture will be on full display when Hot Rods N’ Heroes comes to Huntington Beach March 29 for what organizers expect will be the largest car show in the city. The event, a partnership between the 42 Foundation and QruisinPCH, brings together two organizations dedicated to...

Grinderz has earned a loyal crowd in Huntington Beach by keeping things simple, satisfying, and full of personality. This small burger spot feels like the kind of place people discover once and then start recommending to friends the next day. The setting is casual, the food is hearty, and the...

While cities across Orange County look to ban smoking in public areas, the City of Orange is looking to take a different approach — targeting people who sleep on the streets. During a meeting last month, Mayor Dan Slater proposed a potential ban on smoking in city parks as...

UCI Health announced Monday that it will eliminate about 150 positions, roughly 1% of its workforce, in a strategic restructuring meant to redirect resources toward core clinical services. The reductions are concentrated in administrative and back-office roles across the system's Orange County hospitals and clinics,...

Construction has started on the commercial core of Dana Point Harbor, a major milestone in a $600-million redevelopment. The start of work was highlighted by the installation of a nearly 33-foot-tall flagpole made from salvaged wood from the Ocean Institute’s tall ship, Pilgrim. The redevelopment is a public-private...

The Fullerton Police Department (FPD) had an eventful week. The FPD and the federal Drug Enforcement Administration (DEA) seized 110 pounds of methamphetamine and two firearms. They also announced on March 6 that they arrested two individuals who they believe have connections to the Sinaloa Cartel, according to DEA...