Panizzeria Bringing Focaccia Sandwiches and Folded Pizzette to Laguna Beach
Panizzeria Laguna Beach, a takeout-focused eatery from restaurateur Gianni Chilorio, will bring a menu centered on house-made focaccia sandwiches and “pizzette,” a handheld-style pizza inspired by Italian street food. The concept is slated to open at 263 Forest Ave, Laguna Beach, in August, Chilorio told WhatNow in an
Military Training Exercises to Bring Helicopters and Simulated Explosions to Pasadena and Irvine
Residents in parts of Southern California are being advised not to be alarmed if they hear helicopters, simulated weapons fire, or controlled explosions in the coming days. Military training exercises are scheduled to take place in and around Pasadena and Irvine, prompting officials to notify local communities about th
Chemical cleanup at Garden Grove aerospace plant delayed
The scheduled cleanup of a chemical tank site at the GKN Aerospace plant in Garden Grove has been delayed. Orange County Health Care Agency officials had planned to begin pumping methyl methacrylate (MMA) from two nearby storage tanks on Thursday or Friday, but the specialized equipment delivery is running behind sched
Man who died in Highway 74 road dispute identified
The man killed in a confrontation on Highway 74 that turned into a deadly shootout near Pinyon Pines the afternoon of Tuesday, June 2, was identified Thursday by the Riverside County Coroner. The California Highway Patrol has confirmed two drivers who were involved in a dispute in a construction zone fired handguns at
Gym theft suspect arrested weeks later in coastal Orange County
A swift arrest by the Huntington Beach Police Department serves as a stark reminder that time does not erase criminal liability in Surf City. The investigation began in late May 2026 after a thief snuck into a locker at a local gym and made off with several personal belongings. While the suspect may have believed she s
Domo-Kun Cafe to Open First Permanent U.S. Location in California
Domo-Kun, the brown monster once beloved by Millennials, is finding a permanent home in the U.S. The Domo Cafe opens June 13 in Buena Park, California, marking the character’s first permanent café location in the country. Located near Knott’s Berry Farm, the venue is designed as an immersive destination where fans can
Caffeine craving leads to grand theft arrests in Costa Mesa
Two suspects were arrested in Costa Mesa, California after attempting to walk out of a local retail store with two high-end coffee machines valued at $1,000 each, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The absolute lack of a morning caffeine fix apparently drove the duo to desperate measures, but...
One Man Dead After Highway 74 Shooting; CHP Says No Outstanding Suspects
The California Highway Patrol has released an update on Tuesday's fatal shooting on State Route 74, clarifying that the man who died was the suspect in the confrontation.Investigators say the incident began around 2:09 p.m. on June 2, when CHP received reports of a crash on SR-74 near Palm Canyon. When officers arrived
Orange Police Use License Plate Reader Technology to Recover Stolen Vehicle
A stolen vehicle investigation in Orange ended with an arrest after law enforcement officers received a timely alert from a Flock Safety License Plate Recognition (LPR) camera system. The incident highlights the growing role of technology in modern policing as agencies increasingly rely on automated tools to identify v
L.A. man arrested in connection with violent Orange County robbery
A 40-year-old Pico Rivera man has been arrested in connection with a violent robbery in Orange County earlier this year, police announced. On April 25, officers with the Buena Park Police Department responded to the 7700 block of San Rafael Drive just before 9 a.m. after receiving reports of a robbery. Investigators sa
