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A 23-year-old woman was charged Thursday with a hit-and-run collision that capped off a police pursuit in Orange. Deyanira Ignacia Carrasco was charged with assault with a weapon on a police officer, failing to stop at a hit-and-run with injury, reckless driving during a police chase, driving against traffic in a police pursuit and buying or receiving a stolen vehicle, all felonies.

A Trabuco Canyon man who was accused of setting the 2018 Holy Fire was acquitted of arson charges but convicted of making criminal threats.

A grassroots organization is suing the city over its refusal to grant it a permit to operate.

An Orange County businessman who allegedly portrayed himself as one of the richest men in Africa has been arrested in a $1.8 million fraud scheme. Amadou Kane Diallo, 44, a Senegalese national living in Laguna Niguel, was arrested Thursday on federal charges alleging he solicited investments under false pretenses while using the funds to support […]

SANTA ANA, Calif. – An Irvine woman was sentenced Thursday to two years in prison for stealing unemployment benefits during the COVID-19 pandemic. Rosalva Bahena pleaded guilty Dec. 28 to three counts of perjury, 20 counts of false statement or representation or concealment, six counts of money laundering, and a count of conspiracy to defraud, all felonies.

House Democratic hopeful’s DUI arrest dampens 2024 prospects in swing Southern California district.

IRVINE, Calif. - A woman was arrested for felony animal abuse charges after authorities rescued seven dogs who were found with their snouts taped shut at her Irvine home. According to police, officers responded to a home on Eastshore to investigate a report of dogs heard whimpering on the patio. At the home, officers located one dog outside with masking tape wrapped around its snout.

Orange police officers pulled over a car recently. The traffic stop led to the arrest of the driver. After finding drug paraphernalia inside the car, the police officers continued their search and found an unserialized gun in the engine compartment. The probationer was sent back to the O.C. Central Jail....

Today, Orange patrol officers conducted a traffic stop in the area of Chapman and State College. The unlicensed driver turned out to be on formal probation (PRCS) from L.A. County. Their investigation revealed the probationer had a storage unit in the city of Cerritos. The patrol officers drove to Cerritos...

In a momentous occasion today, the highly anticipated Tesla facility officially opened its doors to the public with a grand ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event, attended by hundreds of enthusiastic supporters, marked a significant milestone for both Tesla and the local community.

Tustin police officers responded at around 5 a.m. yesterday to the Tustin Ranch Estates community in response to a suspicious person call. The responding police officers found a suspect who was riding an electric scooter in the community and of course he fled from the officers. The suspect’s bad morning...

La Mirada, Los Angeles County, CA: A man wanted on suspicion of murder was taken into custody Thursday afternoon by multiple Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department deputies and undercover personnel. The incident unfolded shortly after 4:30 p.m. Thursday, June 1, in a quiet neighborhood located near Figueras Road and...

Five juveniles were arrested in the beating of several Marines over the Memorial Day weekend after the Marines told them to stop lighting fireworks. The post 5 juveniles arrested in attack on Marines at California pier during Memorial Day weekend first appeared on Law & Crime.

WESTMINSTER, Calif. - Seven people were arrested after authorities raided an illegal gambling house in Westminster. It happened Tuesday around 8 a.m. at the slaphouse located in the 8700 block of Thorpe Avenue. According to police, two of the seven people arrested had outstanding warrants. ◀︎ ▶︎. Image...

Call it - or spell it - whatever and however you'd like, nothing beats a donut (doughnut).National donut day (yes, of course that's a thing!) is Friday and to celebrate, Yelp has released their 2nd annual guide to the top 100 donut shops in the country. While we didn't fare very well last year, Los Angeles and Orange Counties have turned it around for 2023, with three of the top 10 in our backyard - and another three located in California.How did they rank the sugary rings of deliciousness? According to Yelp!:We identified businesses in the donuts category, then ranked...

Two men have burglarized multiple Orange County businesses over the past year, and the Irvine Police Department wants to arrest them. If you have information about these thieves, please contact Detective Ricci at mricci@cityofirvine.org.

Anaheim, CA. - Orange County is one of the most expensive places to live in one of the most expensive states in America. In fact, the average cost to rent an apartment in the region is nearly $2,600 a month. However, budget-minded renters do have a few more affordable options to choose from.

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif. – Two men pleaded guilty Wednesday to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from victims in Orange County in what investigators initially characterized as a Ponzi scheme. Brian Lee Kissinger, 53, of Irvine, and Kenny Rojas, 45, of Mira Loma, were both given the opportunity to...

Anaheim, CA. - How would you like to work from a laptop on the beach, or at least work from home?. A growing number of Orange County employers are continuing to give their employees the flexibility to work remotely. For example, a search on Indeed shows nearly 2,000 virtual positions available.

The City of Santa Ana received the 2023 Award of Excellence in the Excellence for the Innovation in Green Planning category from the Orange Section of the American Planning Association for the Legacy Square apartments project.