Newport Beach: One Pedestrian Killed, Another Injured In DUI Crash
02.28.2026 | 2:03 AM | NEWPORT BEACH – One person was killed and another was injured following a suspected DUI crash on the Balboa Peninsula, early Saturday morning. The deadly collision was reported in the 2300 block of Newport Boulevard around 2:03 AM when witnesses say a white Corvette was speeding northbound and...
Anaheim Family Takes On City After Cop Kills Man Outside School
The family of Rudy Martinez has filed a formal claim against the City of Anaheim and the Anaheim Police Department, accusing officers of using excessive force when the 36-year-old was shot and killed near an elementary school last fall. Martinez was shot on September 15, 2025, outside John Marshall Elementary School,...
5 Best Burger Spots in Santa Ana that Locals Rave About
Santa Ana’s food scene is vibrant and diverse, and its burger game reflects that—think everything from no‑frills griddle burgers to chef‑driven patties in Arts District hangouts. These five get a lot of local love. 1. Chapter One: The Modern Local. Right on Broadway in downtown Santa...
Seapot Korean BBQ and Hot Pot Coming to Anaheim
Seapot, an all-you-can-eat Korean BBQ and hot pot restaurant, is getting ready to open a new location in Anaheim. The company’s Anaheim location was recently announced on its website as coming soon, joining a growing list of Seapot restaurants across California and beyond. While an exact address and opening date have...
More Pets Available For Adoption at Orange County’s Animal Shelter
Howard has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about two weeks after coming in as a stray. Staff notations say he’s an energetic pet who’s very motivated by treats. Staff also note that Howard would benefit from some training and routine with an owner who can handle his strength.
Overturned big rig shuts down 5 Freeway interchange in Orange County
An overturned big rig is currently blocking the interchange between the eastbound side of Highway 22 and the northbound side of the 5 Freeway in Orange County Friday night. The crash happened around 4:43 p.m., roughly five miles south of Disneyland. Crews are actively working to clear the big rig from the freeway....
KLOS-FM host Uncle Joe Benson, one of LA radio’s legendary voices, dies at 76
ANAHEIM, Calif. — Radio disc jockey Uncle Joe Benson, whose deep voice rumbled over the airwaves of KLOS-FM, Arrow 93.1, and The Sound 103.1 for nearly four decades, died Tuesday, Feb. 24. He was 76. “It is with great sadness that we share the news of legendary disc jockey...
Bass: Palisades Fire Testimony `Alarming’; Independent Probe Pending
Mayor Karen Bass said Friday newly released deposition testimony suggesting fire department officials were aware that a New Year's Day blaze near Pacific Palisades was still smoldering when crews pulled out of the area was "alarming" and would be examined in an independent investigation.
One of Newport Beach’s Oldest Restaurants Marks 100 with Year-Long Events
Reaching 100 years in the same location is a rare milestone in the restaurant industry. Newport Beach staple A Restaurant, formerly known as The Arches, is celebrating its 100th anniversary this year in Orange County. Year-long celebrations and philanthropic activities follow to honor the journey. A Restaurant...
FBI Investigates Suspicious Items Found at Irvine Home
The FBI took over an investigation at a gated-community home in Irvine, after a landlord reported suspicious activity Monday. Hazmat teams removed unknown items from the residence.
