Police seek more victims in rideshare assault case
On Feb. 27, 2026, officers responded to a hospital after a sexual assault was reported in the 2100 block of Newport Blvd. The suspect, a rideshare driver, told an intoxicated passenger he would take her home but instead drove her to another location and assaulted her. He later dropped her off at a third site.
SoCal man dies after falling on rattlesnake while mountain biking
He died weeks after being bitten by a rattlesnake while mountain biking in Irvine.
2 Southern California brothers Detained in $5.8M insurance fraud scheme
Two brothers who own towing companies in Southern California were detained for alleged involvement in a multimillion-dollar insurance fraud scheme. Mark Hassan, 46, of Corona Del Mar, and Ahmed Hassan, 35, of Walnut, were arrested on March 11 for several counts of felony insurance fraud, according to the Los Angeles...
Seal Beach woman hospitalized after electric motorcycle crashes into her
A Seal Beach woman in her 70s was hospitalized after she was hit by a young man on an electric motorcycle.
30-Year-Old Data and Technology Company Announces 28 Layoffs at Costa Mesa Location
Experian has filed a WARN notice announcing plans to lay off 28 employees at its Costa Mesa location. The filing provides advance notice of the layoffs, which are scheduled to take effect in December. Experian Announces Layoffs Affecting Employees in Costa Mesa. Experian is a multinational data and technology firm....
Wife of suspected OC Mexican Mafia leader sentenced to prison
The wife of a suspected Orange County Mexican Mafia boss was sentenced Thursday to 57 months in federal prison for her role in a racketeering case. Brenda Vanessa Campos Martinez, the wife of reputed OC Mexican Mafia chief Johnny Martinez, pleaded guilty April 24 to conspiracy to distribute and possess heroin and...
The Must-Try Wood-Fired Pizza Spot for True Neapolitan Flavor in Fullerton, CA
Step into Fuoco Pizzeria Napoletana in Downtown Fullerton, and you immediately feel that this place takes pizza seriously while keeping the mood fun. From the crackle of the wood-burning oven to the aroma of fresh dough and basil, every detail whispers Napoli with an Orange County twist. Locals keep coming...
OC’s Biggest Headlines After Audit Finds More Shady Spending at County of Orange
A newly released audit shows disgraced former OC Supervisor Andrew Do steered public contracts to businesses and people, many of whom were wrapped up in an earlier federal corruption probe centered on a program to feed the elderly. Do, who’s in prison for bribery, awarded contracts to businesses connected to...
These Homeless Pets Are Available For Adoption at OC Animal Care
Indy has been at OC Animal Care for about two weeks after he was returned by a previous adopter. Staff notations say he’s a fun and playful pet who’s still learning boundaries and would benefit from training. Descriptions also say he knows how to “sit” on command and...
Convicted murderer on the run from OC Probation arrested at an Anaheim motel
On March 12th, 2026 at around 11 p.m., Jose Angel Aguilar was located and is in custody, according to Orange County Probation. Aguilar was wearing a GPS device and on a court ordered furlough, when he cut off his GPS device and absconded while attending classes at Santiago Canyon College.
