Thieves are distracting people as a new tactic in O.C.
There’s a new warning about thieves who are distracting people to steal their money. KNX News’ Karen Adams reported there have been multiple victims in Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties.
Norwalk Fence Bust Nets $200K Cache As Cops Hit L.A. Stash House
Detectives with the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department say a two-location takedown in Norwalk and Los Angeles on January 20, 2025, cracked open what they describe as a fencing operation that bought and resold stolen retail goods. Investigators reported recovering about $200,000 in stolen merchandise, roughly...
Irvine man arrested for repeatedly abusing a child left in his care
The Irvine Police Department (IPD) arrested Ruediger Luzian Aldred Smith, also known as “Rudy Smith”, 63, of Irvine, for s*xually abusing a child. On January 30, 2026, IPD was called to investigate alleged s*xual abuse that occurred at an apartment on Cardiff. The female child victim reported being...
Ex-Orange County Supervisor Andrew Do is officially disbarred
The official disbarment means Do is prohibited from practicing law in California.
UCLA Lands First 2027 Defensive Commit in LB Mike Davis Jr.
UCLA is on the board with its first 2027 defensive commit under Bob Chesney. Just days after being offered at the Bruins' Elite Junior Day, Santa Ana (Calif.) Mater Dei 2027 linebacker Mike Davis Jr. announced his commitment to the Bruins. "Coach Chesney is an amazing coach and even better...
Rossmoor Board poised to take action on e-bikes
The Rossmoor Community Services District Board of Directors is poised to finally limit action and access to electric bikes within the confines of the district, yet only after careful consideration of the language and input from some within the cycling community who want any limitations to be controlled. The new...
Pets of Orange County: Meet Kody and Sleepy
Owners: Matthew, Brian, Sean, Nicole, and Amanda Coppersmith of Seal Beach. Rescue: Helen Sanders Cat Protection and Welfare Society (Catpaws) We chose to adopt because after fighting so hard to save Sleepy and Kody’s lives (as foster caregivers), we knew they were meant to stay with us forever. Both came to us...
Orange County landfill cited for foul odors affecting Irvine residents
An Orange County landfill has been cited for foul odors after Irvine neighbors complained about the stinky smell.
Lions help screen more than 165 for vision
Along with other Lions in Southern California, members of the Seal Beach Lions Club recently volunteered at a California Lions Friends in Sight Vision Screening in Tustin. More than 165 individuals were screened with 141 receiving re-purposed prescription eyeglasses, and 16 individuals were advised on a variety of...
Shopoff Acquires Remainder of Westminster Mall for Mixed-Use Redevelopment
Shopoff Realty Investments has acquired the 57.5-acre remainder of the Westminster Mall, ahead of its planned mixed-use redevelopment, Bolsa Pacific at Westminster. Washington Pacific Group was the seller. Lee Aarons of Land Advisors represented the buyer. Shopoff previously purchased the mall’s 14.1-acre former...
