Category: Orange County News

The Costa Mesa Police arrested a DUI driver after he hit several parked cars

On Saturday, the Costa Mesa Police Department (CMPD) received calls about a traffic crash. Police officers responded to Mace Ave. and Nutmeg Pl. after a black truck had struck several parked vehicles. The driver had fled the scene, but officers were able to identify the owner of the truck and Read More

Susan G. Komen ‘More than Pink’ Walk Returns to Fashion Island Sept. 28

Thousands of breast cancer survivors and supporters will return to Fashion Island on September 28 to participate in the annual Orange County “More Than Pink” Walk to raise funds in support of Susan G. Komen, the world’s leading nonprofit breast cancer organization that works to save lives and end breast Read More

Elvis, Cash, Perkins, and Jerry Lee Jam Again in South Coast Repertory’s ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

By Simone Goldstone | NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Supergroups have always carried a certain thrill. Long before collaborations and mashups dominated playlists, fans were already fascinated by the question: what happens when more than one genius walks into the same studio? The answer is rarely predictable, but always electric. Think Read More

Discover the Best Shops and Experiences at Irvine Spectrum Center

RG JEWELRYThe grand opening of the brand’s newest location was celebrated here in June. Looking for sustainable, affordable, timeless jewelry? Shop for some new favorite pieces with the knowledge that RG Jewelry only uses precious metals like 14-karat and 18-karat gold, 14-karat gold-filled, and .925 sterling silver for rings, necklaces, Read More

Santa Ana pastor convicted of assaulting three little girls at churches in the O.C. and the I.E.

Carlos Ramirez Valdez, 61, a Santa Ana pastor, was convicted Monday of s*xually assaulting three girls he met at churches in Riverside, Garden Grove and Santa Ana. Valdez was arrested in 2021. He was eventually convicted of seven felony counts of l*wd or l*scivious acts with a minor younger than Read More

Who will show up to Santa Ana’s Fiestas Patrias event with ICE returning to our city?

The U.S. Supreme Court’s ruled yesterday that U.S. immigration officers may continue to make stops based solely on a person’s location, the type of work they do, the language they speak, or their apparent race or ethnicity. With this ruling in their pocket, ICE (U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement) has Read More

The City of Santa Ana’s free Fiestas Patrias event is set for Sep. 13-14

SANTA ANA, Calif. (Sept. 5, 2025) – The City of Santa Ana is keeping tradition alive with an annual celebration of Hispanic and Latino cultures throughout Southern California that goes back over four decades. On Sept. 13-14, Santa Ana will host the 45th Fiestas Patrias Festival and Parade, a weekend-long Read More