Fentanyl-related deaths hits 5-year low in O.C.
Fentanyl-related deaths saw a five-year low in Orange County, authorities said Thursday. There were 407 fentanyl-related deaths in the county last year, down from 613 in 2023. Sheriff’s officials say the trend is continuing this year so far.
A man was arrested after leaving his guns, cash and drugs in a bag...
On Tuesday, police officers were called to the Olive Garden on Alton Parkway to investigate a found bag, according to the Irvine Police Department. Inside the bag the officers found a large amount of cash, a handgun, and a high-capacity magazine. A man called the restaurant and told the staff...
Westminster Residents: City Hiring for Multiple Full-Time and Part-Time Positions, Including City Clerk
The City of Westminster is accepting applications for full-time and part-time positions in several departments. One open position is City Clerk. The City Clerk manages official records, supports City Council meetings, and ensures public access to information. The salary for this role ranges from $128,388 to $163,860...
Inmate Escaped From Prison Camp in Santa Clarita
An inmate who escaped from a Santa Clarita fire crew camp for incarcerated convicts remained on the run Thursday.
The SAPD arrested six suspects on drug and gambling charges after raiding a small...
The Santa Ana Police Department’s Quality of Life Team, Directed Patrol, and Code Enforcement joined forces to take action after numerous community complaints of narcotics and illegal gambling activity. SAPD police officers served a search warrant at a small business located at 1403 E. 1st Street. Six arrests were...
Woman caught on video tossing dog over fence in Orange County
An Anaheim veterinarian is hoping surveillance video will help police catch a woman who allegedly threw a bag containing a small dog over a fence early Wednesday morning. Just after 1:30 a.m., a woman was seen carrying a white bag through an alleyway behind the University Veterinary Center (UVC) on the 1700 block of...
Video: Mysterious black ring spotted over Disneyland
“It wasn’t dissipating, nor was it a flock of birds,” a witness said. “Real-life Matrix or just an orchestrated spoof … I don’t know, but it was something.”
Hundreds of Starbucks Baristas Walk Off Job for `Red Cup Rebellion’
Some Southern California coffee aficionados may have had trouble taking advantage of Starbucks' popular Red Cup Day event Thursday, with about 1,000 baristas in 40 cities nationally, including Long Beach and Anaheim, walking off the job to call for a "fair union contract."
ICE Agent Draws Gun on Woman Filming in Santa Ana
An ICE agent drew his gun on a woman filming him in Santa Ana, claiming she followed him. Fullerton police intervened but did not assist the agent, adhering to sanctuary policies. DHS reported a rise in assaults on agents, citing this incident as part of a dangerous trend.
BJ’s Restaurants hits refresh on its signature pizza
BJ’s Restaurant & Brewhouse has evolved over the years, but pizza has always been a core part of its identity. In fact, when the casual-dining brand was founded in Santa Ana, California, in 1978, it was called BJ’s Chicago Pizzeria. So when CEO Lyle Tick joined the company...
