Category: Orange County News

The SAPD made a big drug bust after a traffic stop

Last night, gang detectives were conducting proactive enforcement in the area of 400 S. Main St. when they stopped a vehicle for code violations, according to the SAPD. During the investigation, a passenger admitted to having narcotics inside. Detectives searched the vehicle and recovered 14 kilograms of Xanax bars, methamphetamine, Read More

The City of Santa Ana will spend $250K on legal defense for undocumented residents facing deportation

The Santa Ana City Council reaffirmed its commitment to the immigrant community by approving an agreement that will allow Santa Ana residents facing deportation or removal proceedings to continue to access free immigration legal services. On Tuesday, August 19, the City Council approved a $250,000 agreement with Immigrant Defenders Law Read More

Compassion Has No Age Limit: Young Founders Lead “United We Drip” Back-to-School Charity Event

This past Sunday, three young entrepreneurs proved that compassion has no age limit. Ace, 9, Cana, 11, and Coen, 10, organized the United We Drip: Back to School Bash, a youth-led charity event at Coto de Caza Golf & Racquet Club in Orange County that brought together more than 150 Read More

Orange County Fire Watch Gears Up for Fire Season with Mock Deployment in Newport Beach

Fire season is coming, although sections of central and northern California have already delt with forest fires, including the recent Gifford fire in San Luis Obispo county that scorched more than 100,000 acres (firefighters from Newport Beach were deployed to help fight that fire) and one currently burning in Napa Read More

Irvine Police Department to Host 2025 Open House

Tuesday, August 26, 2025 Irvine Police Department to Host 2025 Open House Join the Irvine Police Department for fantastic community engagement and fun! You’ll have the chance to meet Irvine Police Officers and Professional Staff and celebrate 50 years of service to the community. Experience exciting K9 and motorcycle demonstrations, Read More

61 drivers were ticketed during a South O.C. traffic enforcement operation last Friday night

On Friday evening, August 22, 2025, the Laguna Beach Police Department’s Traffic Bureau conducted a focused traffic enforcement operation in response to ongoing community concerns regarding speeding, loud vehicles, and roadway safety during evening hours. The operation resulted in 61 citations for violations including speeding, modified or excessively loud exhaust Read More

Bonita Canyon Earns Firewise USA Designation

The Bonita Canyon neighborhood has earned a Firewise USA designation, recognizing it as a community that has organized and taken action to reduce its risk from wildfires. It is the first neighborhood in Newport Beach that has earned this designation, the city said. “The Newport Beach Fire Department commends Bonita Read More