3 women arrested for retail thefts in Los Angeles, Orange and Riverside counties
Three women were arrested in connection with a series of retail thefts across Southern California in recent weeks, according to Riverside County investigators.
Northgate González Market Returns Home
In a moment that felt like coming full circle, Northgate González Market opened its long-anticipated doors on January 14, 2026, marking a celebratory homecoming for the beloved Southern California grocery brand rooted deep in the city’s history and the González family’s American journey. The day was...
A viral Disneyland money-saving travel hack is shutting down
The city's ART bus is set to end operations in March.
returns to Roger’s Gardens
The world’s largest (and most fun) tomato plant sale comes to Roger’s Gardens for the 15th year from Friday, Feb. 27-Sunday, March 8 from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. daily. Scott Daigre and his staff of Tomatomaniacs offer an astonishing selection of more than 300 varieties of heirloom and hybrid tomato plants, including new...
Scene and Seen: Miracles for Kids Night of Miracles Gala
Plenty of eye candy dazzled 400-plus guests who gathered on Waldorf Astoria Monarch Beach’s ocean-facing lawn for a cocktail party and silent auction that kept gala-goers on their toes bidding on more than 135 prizes. But it didn’t end there: An opportunity drawing featured a 32-carat diamond necklace. And two...
Q&A: Singer Joss Stone visits The Barclay
Grammy Award winner Joss Stone brings her soulful voice to Irvine Barclay Theatre in her “Less is More” tour on Feb. 4. The British singer and songwriter has been in the public eye since she was 13. What are you hoping audiences take away from the Irvine show?
Moreno Valley woman charged with manslaughter in 22-year-old’s death
A woman accused in a deadly 2025 shooting in Moreno Valley has now been arrested and charged with voluntary manslaughter following a lengthy investigation, Riverside County authorities said. Teesha Lucas, 47, was taken into custody Jan. 29 after prosecutors filed charges in the death of Xavier Cox, a 22-year-old man...
Soarin’ Over California extended return, Feb. 6 through Jul. 1, 2026
Soarin’ Over California is making its yearly return a few weeks earlier than usual this year in celebration of the 25h anniversary of Disney California Adventure and will extend its typical run until mid-summer when it makes way for yet another update to the new Soarin’ Across America.
Southern California man could get life in prison after conviction in couple’s fentanyl OD...
Editor’s note: This story was updated to correct the day of the conviction. A Long Beach man faces a possible sentence of life in prison after he was convicted Friday of selling cocaine laced with fentanyl that killed an engaged couple in 2023. Stephen Johnson, who is also known as “Stephen Jo,” was convicted on […]
Hawaii man sentenced for leaving an elderly Irvine man homeless after stealing $2M from...
SANTA ANA, California – A Hawaii man was sentenced today to 48 months in federal prison for defrauding a 79-year-old Orange County victim out of nearly $2 million via false promises to broker the sale of the victim’s yacht and by taking out unauthorized loans against the victim’s Irvine condominium, which left the...
