Author: Christine Samra

Street closures planned for the Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias festival and parade from Sep. 12-15

Street closures will be in effect for the Santa Ana Fiestas Patrias celebration from Friday, September 12, to Monday, September 15. Festival area closures on 4th Street and surrounding streets will be from 5 a.m. Friday to 5 p.m. Monday. Parade route closures along Main Street will be from 4 a.m. to 3 p.m. Read More

Irvine’s game plan works to perfection in non-league victory against Laguna Hills

Irvine’s football team, led by Coach Tom Ricci, joins in the school’s alma mater and later thanks the fans for attending. (PHOTOS: Tim Burt, OC Sports Zone). Irvine High School’s football team put together an effective ball control offense and combined with a stingy defensive effort which made some key Read More

An L.A. County man was arrested for using stolen credit cards at O.C.’s Fashion Island

On August 28, police officers investigated a vehicle burglary at Bommer Canyon, according to the Irvine Police Department. A suspect broke into a victim’s vehicle and took their credit cards and cash. The cards were then used to make fraudulent purchases at several stores at Fashion Island, which were all Read More

A bicycle thief was arrested after a witness called the police, in coastal O.C.

This Tuesday, at around noon, a bicycle was stolen near the 9th Street playground along the beach service road, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Thanks to a quick-thinking witness who reported the theft, HBPD police officers immediately began searching the area. Nearly two miles away, officers spotted the Read More

The Placentia Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 12

On Friday, September 12, 2025, the Placentia Police Department will be conducting a DUI (Driving Under the Influence) and Driver’s License checkpoint at an undisclosed location within the city limits. The checkpoint will operate from 8:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. Checkpoint locations are selected based on data identifying areas with Read More

The Huntington Beach Police will conduct a CDL and DUI Checkpoint on Sep. 25

The Huntington Beach Police Department will hold a CDL/DUI Checkpoint on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, from 6:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Checkpoint locations are chosen based on the history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to Read More

2025 Innovator of the Year Awards: Event Recap

September 10, 2025 Celebrating Orange County’s inspiring innovators- see the moments that made this event unforgettable!  The ORANGE COUNTY BUSINESS JOURNAL proudly hosted the 11th annual Innovator of the Year Awards, honoring the achievements of Orange County individuals and their organizations who demonstrate brilliance and leadership in innovation. While most Read More

The SAPD arrested a home burglar but his accomplice is still on the loose

On August 14, 2025, two suspects broke into a home in the area of the 1300 block of E. 4th Street through an unlocked rear window, stealing over $2,000 in personal items before fleeing on foot, according to the SAPD. Earlier this week, SAPD patrol officers located and arrested Suspect Read More

Two DUI drivers were arrested after separate collisions in coastal Orange County

Last night, police officers responded to two separate vehicle collisions, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. In the first DUI collision, the driver was under the influence of marijuana (yes, it’s still illegal and unsafe to drive high). A short time later, another driver crashed and was found to Read More