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LAKE FOREST, CA — Deputies with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrested a 14-year-old male following a traffic collision involving a pedestrian and an e-bike on Thursday, April 16, 2026. The incident occurred shortly before 4 p.m. in the vicinity of Toledo Way and Ridge Route Drive in Lake Forest.

Phase one of what's been touted as the new downtown of Orange County is one year from opening its doors to the public.

More Orange County cities are cracking down on kratom, joining a growing list of municipalities banning the marketing and distribution of the drug. Leaders in some cities are looking to ban only synthetic forms of kratom as advocates argue the natural version of the plant can provide people with improved energy and focus or help manage pain.

Fountain Valley High School (FVHS), or as some might call it, “the school of excellence,” has been a hub for creating geniuses and stars for many years. Many Baron alumni, who have graduated from the school, have their own story and successes that are just waiting to be told.

The Orange Police Department (OPD) executed a search warrant on an RV located near El Camino Park following an investigation into reported narcotics activity. The operation resulted in the seizure of approximately 171 grams of methamphetamine and the arrest of the vehicle’s owner. The investigation began several weeks ago...

Over the past several days, residents in Laguna Woods Village experienced unexpected water outages and the cause wasn’t a simple plumbing issue. Multiple feet of copper pipe had been stolen, impacting several apartments in the 55+ community, according to Laguna Woods Police Services. Thanks to proactive policing, thorough investigative...

The suspect could potentially face between 16 months and three years in prison and/or a fine of up to $2,000

COMPTON – There were no tickets sold with all six numbers in Wednesday evening’s SuperLotto Plus drawing, pushing the estimated jackpot for Saturday’s drawing to $14 million. One ticket each with five numbers, but missing the Mega number, was sold at a doughnut shop in Compton and...

A 46-year-old Orange County cheerleading coach was sentencedThursday to more than 174 years to life in prison for molesting 10 girls in attacks dating back more than two decades. Erick Joseph Kristianson was convicted in December of 23 felony child sexual assault counts with sentencing enhancements for multiple victims and...

Luxuries like golf courses have gone by the wayside in favor of new amenities.