She Prosecuted the County’s Toughest Cases. Then She Sued Her Own Office… And Won
SAN DIEGO — On most days, Bethel Cope-Vega stands in court representing one of the largest prosecution offices in the State of California, arguing for accountability in cases involving serious violence and harm. For years, she built a reputation inside the Orange County District Attorney’s Office as a formidable...
Why This Burger Spot has Been a Local Favorite Since 1974 in Buena Park,...
Open Mon–Sat: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM | Sun: 7:00 AM–10:00 PM. If you think you’ve had a great burger, RJ Burgers on Knott Avenue in Buena Park might have something to say about that. 🍔. This place has been feeding Southern California since 1974 — long before...
Southern California storm topples trees onto Fullerton homes and cars
Fullerton's ferocious winds toppled trees onto homes, cars and trucks, jolting neighbors awake early Wednesday morning.
ICE activity reported near Bake Pkwy and Toledo Way
ICE activity reported near Bake Pkwy and Toledo Way. Around 8:35 a.m., the Irvine Police Department received a 911 call about U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) activity at a business near Bake Parkway and Toledo Way. Three adult females were taken into custody. City staff are in contact with the business...
It’s About to Get Tougher For Seniors to Get Rides in Two OC Cities
Senior citizens in two Orange County cities may not get as many free or cheap rides to community centers, grocery stores and doctor visits in the coming months. Elected officials in San Clemente and Fullerton are dialing back their respective city-contracted taxi service programs for residents 60 years and older in...
New California bill aims to give associate degrees to those with ‘some college, no...
To assist Long Beach’s population of former college students working without a completed degree, Assemblymember Josh Lowenthal recently announced the introduction of Assembly Bill (AB) 1858. This proposed bill would create a new pilot partnership between California State University, Long Beach (CSULB) and Long Beach...
Santa Ana: Illegal Fireworks Mark Lunar New Year Despite Rain
02.16.2026 | 9:30 PM | SANTA ANA – Illegal fireworks marked Lunar New Year celebrations despite the rain, Monday night. The festivities outside a buddhist temple in the 4900 block of Westminster Avenue began Monday night as revelers celebrated the year of the Fire Horse. As is tradition, participants...
Cash-strapped Long Beach warns of looming cuts as it projects deficit up to $80...
Long Beach just limped its way out of last year’s money problems on splintered fiscal crutches. It probably can’t outrun next year’s without some pain. The city is facing up to an $80 million deficit in 2027 after climbing debts in 2024 and 2025 that, coupled with declining revenues, forced departments to exhaust...
Raising Cane’s grand opening in Costa Mesa set for Feb. 24
LOS ANGELES (Feb. 18, 2026) – New address, same iconic flavor! Raising Cane’s opens its newest Restaurant in Costa Mesa on Tuesday, Feb 24. at 1595 Newport Blvd. Orange County is no stranger to Raising Cane’s premium chicken, which is marinated for at least 24 hours and cooked fresh for every order. Costa Mesa...
Bass Pro Shop shoplifters arrested by the Irvine Police with help from a police...
Last Wednesday, two suspects tried to shoplift at Bass Pro Shops after loading up a cart with archery gear and metal detectors and taking off, according to the Irvine Police Department. The IPD’s Real Time Crime Center, dispatchers, and drone kept officers pointed in the right direction. The stolen property,...
