OC’s $1M Vietnam War Memorial sits cracked and unfinished while its benefactor serves prison...
Then-Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do directed taxpayer dollars to a nonprofit to build the memorial. They later returned $150,000 after LAist questions. Now it's likely to be demolished.
Irvine among first Clean California Communities
The city of Irvine has been named one of the first 33 communities in the state to earn the new Clean California Community designation from Caltrans, the state agency responsible for highway maintenance and transportation infrastructure. The recognition honors cities and organizations that demonstrate an ongoing...
Birds of a feather flock together: Santa Ana and ICE’s efforts to surveil you
This article is a co-publishing effort between CALÓ News and Inadvertent. The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is tracking all drivers across the city using automated license plate readers (ALPR) and putting their information into a privately-owned national database. The ALPR systems, approximately 57 cameras...
California DA rails against visa program that allowed Chilean national to enter country as...
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer called out a U.S. visa program that granted a Chilean national entrance into the country before he and a partner allegedly ransacked a home and caused a violent wrong-way crash. “When is enough enough?” Spitzer wrote in a news release issued Tuesday afternoon. The words...
Long Beach man allegedly kills girlfriend, drives to Mexico to hide her body
Mexican authorities said they found the woman's body in the passenger seat when they arrested the suspect in Tijuana.
19-year-old woman struck and killed by driver in Long Beach
An investigation is underway after a 19-year-old woman was struck and killed by a driver while walking in Long Beach. On Nov. 2, Long Beach police responded to a crash on the 2200 block of Bellflower just before 4 p.m. Arriving officers found the victim, Grace Edwards, 19, of Long Beach, lying on the ground […]
Bus carrying church group from OC overturns on highway near Running Springs; 20 injured
The county fire department said 26 people were treated, three of whom had major injuries.
Emergency Food Drive to Help Irvine Families in Need
The City of Irvine, in partnership with local businesses and organizations, is holding an emergency food drive Saturday, November 15, to support Irvine residents affected by the ongoing federal government shutdown. Together with the Greater Irvine Chamber of Commerce, OC Hunger Alliance, and South the City is calling...
The 16 Best Coffee Shops in Orange County
Whether you’re looking for a local roaster, specially curated blend or even a coffee cocktail, here are the 16 best coffee shops in Orange County.
The Importance of Regular Pest Inspections for Orange County Homeowners’ Safety
Living in Orange County offers a coastal lifestyle with sunshine and comfort, but it also presents hidden dangers inside and outside the home. The mild climate allows pests to thrive, often spreading quietly before being noticed. Termites, ants, rodents, and other invaders cause more than inconvenience; they put...

















