Category: Orange County News

Annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout Raises $550K

Newport Beach-based CureDuchenne, a global nonprofit dedicated to funding and finding a cure for Duchenne muscular dystrophy, raised over $550,000 at the 14th annual CureDuchenne Golf Shootout held September 12-13 at Monarch Beach Golf Links in Dana Point. This year’s fundraiser was hosted by Anaheim Ducks All-Star Right Wing Troy Read More

An O.C. probationer was detained again on trespassing charges

On Friday, a resident reported a suspicious person in their neighborhood who was seen jumping a fence toward the 405 freeway, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. While the individual wasn’t immediately located, the police officers used available resources and tracked the subject a few minutes later, scaling another Read More

Couple arrested for driving under the influence of laughing gas, in Fountain Valley

A sharp eyed citizen reported seeing a male and female inhaling Nitrous Oxide/NOS (commonly known as “laughing gas”) while driving, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. The vehicle was quickly located and stopped by responding police officers. The male suspect was arrested for possession of NOS, and the female Read More

Costa Mesa woman arrested for shoplifting at an Irvine Walmart

Earlier this month, police officers were patrolling the Walmart parking lot when loss prevention staff flagged them down to report a woman who had just left the store with unpaid merchandise, according to the Irvine Police Department. The police officers caught up to her at her car and quickly recovered Read More

The Irvine Police busted five kids on e-motorcycles and impounded the vehicles

On Saturday, five kids around 13 years old were riding illegal e-motorcycles near the Spectrum, according to the Irvine Police Department. Some were riding recklessly and performing dangerous stunts and wheelies. Police officers contacted the youths and confirmed that their devices were unlawful. All five e-motos were impounded. Their parents Read More

Corona del Mar Post Office Celebrates Rare ‘Date Meets Zip’ on Sept. 26

On Friday, September 26, 2025, at 11 a.m. the Corona del Mar Post Office will commemorate a once-a-century alignment of the date on the calendar (9.26.25) with its ZIP Code of 92625. The alignment of calendar dates with ZIP Codes occurs only once a century and in relatively few locations Read More

A Time Capsule of Rock and Roll: South Coast Repertory’s Electrifying ‘Million Dollar Quartet’

By Zoe Luczaj | NB Indy Arts Columnist Imagine four famous rock and roll pioneers all jamming in the same recording studio at the same time. Now imagine that very session materializing before your eyes—and ears. South Coast Repertory’s new production of “Million Dollar Quartet” is a vibrant musical time Read More

Three probationers were busted again on narcotics charges after an SAPD traffic stop

Over the weekend, patrol officers stopped a vehicle near Newhope St. & Hazard Ave. occupied by three known probationers, according to the SAPD. Inside the vehicle, the police officers located a large quantity of narcotics, leading to a probation search at the driver’s residence. The search resulted in the seizure Read More

DUI driver arrested after trying to switch seats following Irvine crash

Last Friday, police officers investigated a traffic collision at the intersection of Paseo Westpark and San Remo, according to the Irvine Police Department. Two individuals were transported to a local hospital due to complaints of pain. It was reported that the driver of one vehicle attempted to switch seats with Read More

License plate reader helps nab two O.C. mail theft suspects in Irvine

Last Friday, police officers got an alert from a license plate reader that a mail theft suspect was driving around Jeffrey Road and Roosevelt, according to the Irvine Police Department. The officers then found the vehicle, pulled it over, and spoke to the two people inside it. Bet you can’t Read More