Author: Angelique Brenes

Why Halsey claims she’s being blocked from releasing new music

Halsey, the singer-songwriter who rose to fame with her 2010 debut “Badlands,” revealed that she is currently unable to release new music, citing restrictions from her record label following the commercial performance of her most recent project, “The Great Impersonator.” In an interview with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe released Sept. Read More

Wrong way driving O.C. parolee arrested with help from a police drone

Yesterday afternoon, a citizen reported a reckless driver heading southbound on Beach Blvd. from Talbert Ave., according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The HBPD’s Drone as First Responder (DFR) was launched and it quickly located the vehicle, which was seen driving on the wrong side of the road. As Read More

O.C. murder suspect shot dead near an In-N-Out Burger after firing at police during a pursuit

A multi-agency officer-involved shooting occurred in Laguna Hills in the early morning of Saturday, Sept. 20, according to the Newport Beach Police Department. On Friday, Sept. 19, around 9:53 p.m., the Carlsbad Police Department responded to a call of shots fired in the 2300 block of Rising Glen Way. Carlsbad Read More

PHOTOS: Troy stops late Segerstrom threat for close non-league road victory

Troy’s Ethan Mundt breaks free in the midfield for a gain Friday night. Segerstrom’s Roman Saucedo and Joshua Garcia defend. (Photos courtesy Mark Bausman, For OC Sports Zone). Troy High School’s football team had a number of players step up Friday night in a 21-13 non-league victory over Segerstrom. But Read More

PHOTOS: Costa Mesa uses powerful running game to notch decisive win vs. Century

Costa Mesa junior running back Gavin Garza breaks loose from a contingent of Century defenders led by Jimmy Jaramillo (15) for a 46-yard touchdown run in the second quarter. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone. In Friday’s non-league football matchup between Orange County rivals Costa Mesa and Century, Read More

City of Irvine Invites Input for the Library Strategic Plan

Friday, September 19, 2025 The City of Irvine invites the community to help shape the future of the Irvine Public Library by providing input on services, programs, collections, and spaces. Since opening this summer, the Irvine Public Library has expanded programs for all ages and launched a Library of Things Read More

Taylor Swift’s new album release party coming to theaters

With Taylor Swift’s 12th studio album on the horizon, fans will soon have a new way to celebrate together. Cinemark announced Friday that it will host Taylor Swift’s “The Official Release Party of a Showgirl,” a nationwide theater event featuring an exclusive music video premiere and special behind-the-scenes content. The Read More

The Westminster Police are trying to I.D. a couple involved in jewelry switch distraction theft

In July, a couple were involved in a jewelry switch distraction theft, according to the Westminster Police Department. The WPD has released pictures of the suspects with hope that someone will be able to shed light on their identities. The male suspect has a dark complexion and dark hair and Read More

A man was arrested for burglary and gift card tampering in Costa Mesa

Earlier this week, in the afternoon, police officers were dispatched to a grocery store on 17th Street regarding a theft that had just occurred by a fleeing suspect, who was being followed by employees, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. The suspect had been seen concealing gift cards on Read More