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A Huntington Beach man is facing what amounts to a life sentence after a jury found he repeatedly targeted young children, authorities said. On Wednesday, a judge ordered him to serve more than 93 years to life in prison. Prosecutors say he recruited women to babysit children as young as 4, then set up motel meetings where he assaulted them. The punishment is so...

A 14-year-old girl reported missing from San Diego was found safe Wednesday night in a Santa Ana motel room after a multi-agency human trafficking task force tracked her to the California Lodge and arrested a 21-year-old man. Santa Ana officers and the city's code-enforcement team helped zero in on the room where authorities say the teen was being...

Early Misuse of Law Enforcement Tools (Image Credits: Pexels) Costa Mesa, Orange County — A former police officer exploited confidential law enforcement systems to monitor his mistress, her romantic interests, and even his wife, prosecutors revealed this week. Robert Jay Josett, 35, a Costa Mesa resident, pleaded guilty to misdemeanor charges after a campaign of ... Read more

Happy Thursday! It'll be a windy morning and afternoon as north to northwest winds rise above advisory levels. Most beaches will reach 20-30mph sustained and stronger gusts. Hold onto those hats! All Wind Advisories begin early Thursday morning and will last through most of Friday. Highs rise into the 70s and near average for most, but it'll be a perfect windsurfing or kite...

Crean Lutheran students who signed Wednesday were (from left) Olivia Viola, Hayli McIIlroy, Cole Mora and Benjamin Ricketts. (Photos courtesy Crean Lutheran, Samantha Burgett). Four Crean Lutheran High School athletes who signed their college letters were honored Wednesday during a ceremony on campus. Athletic Director Eric Olson spoke at the...

Orange County’s food scene is buzzing this month, with new restaurants opening and established spots expanding their teams. Whether you’re just starting out or ready to lead, there’s something here for every level of experience.

SANTA BARBARA COUNTY, Calif. - Gusty north winds continue Thursday with slightly warmer temperatures and partly cloudy skies in the low 70s. Santa Ana winds arrive on Friday morning with mostly clear skies across our region. Temperatures get their warmest Saturday in the high 70s and low 80s. Cooling returns...

Since closing last year, Westminster Mall has been a headache for police, who've responded to hundreds of calls about vandalism.

A phoned-in bomb threat at Providence St. Jude Medical Center in Fullerton on Tuesday triggered a shelter-in-place order and an intensive sweep by officers and explosive-detection teams. Police searched patient areas, staff workrooms, and nearby parking lots before clearing the scene. Hospital officials said normal operations have resumed while investigators work to trace the source of the call.

Up to 65 MPH Winds Possible as Weather Shift Hits Southern California. Southern California expecting strong winds up to 65 mph. Drivers and residents urged to prepare for gusty conditions. LOS ANGELES, California — Southern California is heading into another stretch of changing weather, with strong winds expected to build...