Category: Orange County News

Man shot in head by OC Deputy at Santa Ana ICE protest seeks $50M in civil rights lawsuit

Sept. 18, 2025 – A Huntington Beach father of three who was shot in the head with a “less lethal” projectile while peacefully protesting against U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement has filed a federal civil rights claim seeking $50 million in damages against the Orange County Sheriff’s Department and the Read More

A storage unit burglar was arrested after a high speed pursuit by the Orange Police

$1000’s of dollars worth of property will be returned to victims thanks to patrol officers and assistance from the Anaheim Police, according to the Orange Police Department. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Orange Police Department (@cityoforangepd) A suspect was arrested for felony commercial burglary after officers Read More

The SAPD released a new video of their mass arrest of 75 transients

The SAPD released another video of their recent Quality of Life Team (QOLT) operation which resulted in 75 arrests of transients, including 66 misdemeanors and 9 felonies. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Santa Ana Police Department (@santaana_pd) This project was a collaboration between Santa Ana Public Read More

O.C. deputies arrest probationer after traffic stop leads to drug discovery

While on patrol, the O.C. Sheriff Special Enforcement Team (SET) conducted a traffic stop on a vehicle occupied by two individuals, according to Laguna Hills Police Services. During the investigation, the deputies confirmed one of the occupants was on probation. A subsequent search of the vehicle and probationer led to Read More

Santa Ana now mandates permits and compliance standards for group and sober living homes

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a landmark ordinance on Tuesday, Sept. 16, to better regulate group homes and sober-living facilities in residential neighborhoods. The new rules will improve living conditions for individuals with disabilities and establish a comprehensive regulatory framework that strengthens oversight, ensures compliance Read More

O.C. Sheriff Deputies arrested a suspect after seizing meth and fentanyl during a traffic stop

On Friday, September 5 at approximately 9:20 PM, Orange County Sheriff Deputies assigned to North SET conducted a vehicle stop in the City of Stanton. A search of the vehicle yielded 29.3 grams of methamphetamine, 30.3 grams of fentanyl, a digital scale, over 200 small plastic baggies, and large amount Read More

The Costa Mesa Police arrested a man who appeared to be high, and seized his NOS tanks

This week, officers were dispatched to a parking lot on Harbor Boulevard where they found a man who appeared to be under the influence inside his parked car, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Officers spotted two NOS tanks inside the vehicle in plain view, as well as balloons. Read More

A metals thief was arrested in Santa Ana by the Irvine Police

In May, a suspect swiped a water backflow valve and pipe on Research Drive, according to the Irvine Police Department. Across the country, thieves steal backflows because they are made of copper, brass, and other metals that they trade at scrap yards for cash. Our detectives tightened the fittings on Read More

Dr. Paul Nassif Brings Beauty Expertise and NassifMD Skincare to Orange County

Nassif has brought his facial plastic and reconstructive surgery expertise to Mission Viejo along with his award-winning skin-care line NassifMD. He aims to take a holistic approach by combining science, skin care, and artistry to create results that look and feel like you. “I’ve worked with patients from all over Read More