Din Tai Fung Officially Opens in Irvine Spectrum
The long awaited Din Tai Fung restaurant at Irvine Spectrum has finally made its official opening. On the morning of March 2, the ribbon cutting ceremony was performed by the Yang family, Irvine Mayor Larry Agran, Vice Mayor James Mai, Councilmember William Go, and Din Tai Fung staff members. “You...
Local animal rescue saves dog and puppies in Costa Mesa
A 1.5-year-old Australian Shepherd named Daisy was brought to OC Animal Allies in crisis after being in labor for two days. She was referred to VEG Costa Mesa, where veterinarians discovered that three puppies were stuck in her birth canal. Sadly, three puppies did not survive, but Daisy and five others were saved...
Six-Story Apartment Proposal Sparks Community Uproar in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents are rallying against the proposed expansion of an apartment complex that would add a six-story building with hundreds of new units. A developer is proposing an addition to the Vista Del Lago apartment complex off Marguerite Parkway that includes demolishing 68 units and replacing them with 418...
Court Watch: Jury Deliberates in Santa Ana Assault Case with Conflicting Testimonies
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A jury in Dept. 51 of the Central Justice Center began deliberating whether the accused is guilty of simple assault and battery following testimony that raised questions about who initiated physical contact during a confrontation at a Santa Ana shopping center. In the incident at...
Loved ones search for girl, 15, not seen since Feb. 21 in Cerritos
Family members and investigators are asking for the public’s help in finding a 15-year-old girl who disappeared in Cerritos late last month. Ashley Alarcon was last seen around 10 p.m. on Feb. 21 in the 17800 block of San Gabriel Avenue, according to the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department. “Ashley’s family is...
Runaway boat flies over lanes of 91 Freeway in Southern California
LOS ANGELES - Shocking video shows a runaway boat crossing the center median on a busy Southern California freeway. The incident happened Sunday, March 1, around 5:30 p.m. on the 91 Freeway in Bellflower, near the Lakewood exit. According to the California Highway Patrol, the boat, which appeared to come...
Southern California mother‑son duo proving autism doesn’t limit their dreams
Every weekend, Bree Juan and her 14‑year‑old son, Sky, load a U‑Haul in Orange County and drive to Koreatown to sell quesadillas; a routine that has grown into a small business and a source of confidence for the teen, who has autism. Juan said the early days of BreeSky’s Quesadillas were difficult. With only one […]
Three O.C. commercial burglary suspects arrested after two police pursuits
Three arrests made yesterday for commercial burglary. At approximately 6:22 a.m. on Sunday, police officers responded to a burglary in progress call at a warehouse located in the 600 block of Paularino Avenue, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. One suspect at the scene was taken into custody. Officers...
Garden Grove man arrested for trying to break into apartments in Irvine
On Monday, police officers were called to investigate a man trying door handles of several apartments on Ricardo DonanSan Remo, according to the Irvine Police Department. Officers were able to find him in the complex and arrested him. Ricardo Donan, 26, of Garden Grove, was booked at the Orange County...
Police arrested three suspects and recovered two stolen vehicles in Westminster
On 2/26/2026, at 7:55 a.m., police officers were contacted by Orange County Auto Theft Task Force (OCATT) detectives who were following a stolen vehicle linked to multiple crimes into Westminster, according to the Westminster Police Department. WPD Officers located the vehicle at Beach Boulevard and Hazard Avenue and...
