Ex-cop testifies in own defense about shooting that left unarmed Whittier man paralyzed
Salvador Murillo, a former detective, is standing trial on assault charges over a 2020 incident in which he shot a fleeing suspect in the back, leaving the man paralyzed.
Bars in Long Beach’s Belmont Shore to close earlier for 30 days amid safety...
There's a new push to increase public safety in the Belmont Shore neighborhood in Long Beach and bars have agreed to do their part.
Westminster husband arrested for allegedly murdering his wife
WESTMINSTER, Calif. – On November 8, 2025, at approximately 8:00 p.m., Westminster police officers responded to a residence near the intersection of Sinclair Avenue and Sorbonne in the City of Westminster to assist the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) after a woman was discovered by a family member inside the...
Hundreds of diesel school buses in Southern California to be replaced with zero-emission models...
A regional air quality program will replace 286 older diesel school buses with zero-emission models, a move officials said will cut pollution for students in 35 Southern California school districts. The South Coast Air Quality Management District governing board approved up to $78.2 million for the transition, which...
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...
