Category: Orange County News

Orange County Career Fair at Freedom Hall in Mile Square Park set for Sep. 19

SANTA ANA, Calif. (September 12, 2025) – The County of Orange in partnership with First District Supervisor Janet Nguyen, will host a Career Fair at Freedom Hall in Mile Square Regional Park on Friday, September 19, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Registration, admission, and parking are free.  “This Read More

Woody’s Wharf Celebrates 60 Years: Newport Beach Icon With a Star-Studded Past

In the ’60s, Newport Beach fisherman Woody Payne used the property where he stored and repaired boats to open a restaurant and watering hole. Today, Woody’s Wharf remains a local institution. Regulars belly up to the bar, trading tales of the venue’s storied past. Actor Chuck Norris owned it for Read More

Emergency Notification Systems to Be Tested September 17

Sunday, September 14, 2025 The City of Irvine will participate in a regional test of AlertOC, Orange County’s mass notification system, Wednesday, September 17, at approximately 10:30 a.m. AlertOC delivers time-sensitive emergency alerts to residents and businesses by text, email, and phone. As part of the test, all registered phones Read More

Three men from L.A. County were arrested for an armed robbery in north O.C.

The Fullerton Police were able to track down a group of armed robbers from Los Angeles County after several months, arresting them on Sep. 10, 2025. On May 10, 2025, Fullerton Police Officers were dispatched to the 2700 block of W. Orangethorpe Avenue regarding an armed robbery. The victims were Read More

The SAPD arrested 75 in a citywide sweep of transients in Santa Ana

The SAPD’s Quality of Life Team (QOLT), Directed Patrol, and patrol personnel conducted a sweep across key corridors in Santa Ana to improve public safety and connect individuals with services. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Santa Ana Police Department (@santaana_pd) A total of 75 arrests were Read More

Wall Street Rallies on AI Gains and Strong Earnings

Second-quarter earnings have been beating expectations across multiple sectors, giving Wall Street the momentum it needed this week. With results now in from 297 S&P 500 companies, year-over-year profit growth jumped to 9.8 percent, compared with just 5.8 percent at the start of July. Art Hogan of B. Riley Wealth Read More

Orange County United Way launches “UNITED4OC 2030”

Irvine, CA – Orange County United Way today announced “UNITED4OC 2030,” a bold, countywide five-year strategic plan which outlines a vision to cultivate a stronger workforce, healthier economy, and improved well-being for all of Orange County. The organization is calling on individuals, businesses and community leaders to join forces in tackling Read More

O.C. bogus wealth guru charged with $62.5M fraud scheme

SANTA ANA, California – An Orange County man who was the founder and CEO of a private equity fund has been charged with defrauding hundreds of investors out of approximately $62.5 million via a promissory note scam involving real estate, Broadway shows, and cryptocurrency, the Justice Department announced on Tuesday. Marco Read More