King tides, dangerous surf prompt warnings along Southern California coast
Southern California beachgoers are being urged to exercise caution this weekend as king tides, elevated surf and dangerous rip currents create hazardous conditions along the coast. In Newport Beach, city crews spent Friday preparing for the high-water event by deploying pumps, installing flood-protection measures and m
2 arrested at Camp Pendleton after 6-hour manhunt; drugs seized
A shelter-in-place order at Camp Pendleton was lifted after two suspects who breached the Marine base during a law enforcement pursuit were arrested following a “high-stakes” six-hour manhunt, authorities said. According to the Naval Criminal Investigative Service, the incident began when two suspects fleeing local law
Garden Grove veteran and beloved toymaker celebrates 101st birthday
A World War II veteran and longtime teacher in Garden Grove is celebrating a milestone birthday while continuing a tradition that has made him a local favorite.
Wanted suspect abandons 4-year-old during pursuit in Orange County, deputies say
Deputies in Orange County said a wanted suspect led law enforcement on a reckless pursuit on Tuesday, driving with two young children in the vehicle. The suspect crashed into another vehicle during the incident and later abandoned a 4-year-old child before being taken into custody. Both children involved in the...
Cypress School Board Appoints New Principals
The following is a press release from the Cypress School District and does not reflect editorial work done by Spotlight Schools. Submit a press release to Spotlight Schools by emailing [email protected]. The Cypress School District Board of Trustees is pleased to announce the appointment of two outstanding edu
Huntington Beach Crash: Driver Pulled from Wrecked Mustang After Pole Collision
A dramatic traffic collision in Huntington Beach left a classic Ford Mustang severely damaged after it slammed into a utility pole, wrapping the vehicle around the structure and trapping the driver inside. Emergency crews responded quickly to the scene, where they found the vintage car heavily crumpled and wedged in a
Fiery Orange County freeway crash leaves person dead; DUI may be factor
A person died on Friday night after a crash on the 5 Freeway in Orange County, and investigators are looking into whether impairment played a role. According to a California Highway Patrol spokesperson, the crash was reported on the southbound span of the 5 near Alicia Parkway in Laguna Hills around 10:30 p.m. “A ve
Ontario HS names building after Artemis II astronaut and alumnus Victor Glover
After speaking at Ontario HS, Glover threw out the first pitch at Angel Stadium.
OC’s Biggest Headlines as GKN Aerospace Promises Town Hall on Chemical Tank Emergency
Garden Grove City Council members this week pushed a GKN Aerospace executive to hold a future town hall meeting so residents can ask questions about how a chemical tank nearly exploded, leading to 50,000 residents being evacuated. It comes a couple weeks after the near-disaster shutdown a large swath of...
Fatal Anaheim Shooting Highlights Growing Domestic Violence Crisis Across Southern California
A deadly domestic violence shooting in Anaheim has reignited concerns among advocates and community leaders about the growing threat of intimate partner violence across Southern California. Authorities say a woman was fatally shot inside a residence in Anaheim during an incident involving her boyfriend, who was later t
