OC’s Biggest Headlines as District Attorney Grapples With Lawsuits
Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer continues grappling with harassment lawsuits after a second female prosecutor won a lawsuit against the county, claiming she faced harassment from a senior prosecutor he hired that was ignored. While she initially claimed Spitzer and some of his executive staff retaliated...
Irvine Cops Bust Trio In Car Loaded With $9K In Stolen Makeup
A traffic stop in Irvine on Tuesday turned into a rolling beauty haul, after the city’s Real‑Time Crime Center flagged a car allegedly tied to a string of CVS shoplifting cases. Inside, officers said they found roughly $9,000 in cosmetics and arrested three people on suspicion of organized retail theft and related...
A reckless driver was tracked down and arrested by the Costa Mesa Police after...
On a foggy morning this past November, vehicle sped off after police officers attempted a traffic stop, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The vehicle dangerously exceeded over 120mph. Despite the early morning hour, the officers did not want to endanger anyone and although the pursuit was terminated,...
An Orange County Sports Bar Suggested to Close After Health Inspection
[Editor’s note: The report mentioned here is from an inspection conducted on February 18 and may not represent the future health inspection status of the food establishment.]. The Orange County health department conducted multiple health inspections on February 18 in the area. Among them, Lopez & Lefty’s underwent a...
Jarren Duran returns to Cypress High for Mental Health Master Class
On Thursday, January 22, 2026, Cypress High School had the honor of hosting the Jarren Duran Community Foundation Mental Health Master Class Launch Event, a powerful and inspiring experience centered on connection, wellness, and hope. Jarren Duran returned to his alma mater not as a professional athlete alone, but...
Cypress School District Board rejects staff prepared cutback memos
In dramatic fashion, the embattled Board of Trustees for the Cypress Elementary School District voted down two resolutions to consider layoffs until the top certificated and administrative staff put themselves on it as potential candidates for elimination or reduction. Due to overspending by the administration, the...
Arellano: Chipotle just saw its worst year ever. It may not get any better
Before me was a lunch as big and hefty as a brick, wrapped in gold-colored foil that gleamed with the promise of a delicious meal.
5 Best New Restaurants in Tustin that Locals Keep Talking About
Tustin blends Old Town charm with modern shopping centers, and the food scene reflects that mix—great ramen, polished brunch spots, and creative global flavors. These five relatively new or newly buzz‑worthy restaurants are especially good bets. 1. Centro Storico (Old Town Tustin) Centro Storico brings a cozy,...
Thieves carve hole through drywall to steal high-value Pokémon cards from Anaheim shop
Video shows the burglars smashing glass display cases, grabbing hundreds of trading cards in less than 10 minutes.
Court Watch: Judge Denies Bail, Hands Down 3-Year Sentence for Newport Beach Theft Case
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. — A man was sentenced Wednesday morning to three years in state prison after pleading guilty in Newport Beach court, despite requesting bail, which was denied by the presiding judge. On Wednesday, Feb. 18, Judge Derek G. Johnson sentenced the man to three years in state...
