Category: Orange County News

Multi-agency sweep targeted unlicensed contractors across California

SACRAMENTO, CA – The Contractors State License Board (CSLB) recently completed a statewide series of stings and sweeps targeting unlicensed activity in the construction industry. The effort was part of a multi-agency effort organized by the National Association of State Contractors Licensing Agencies (NASCLA). The stings and sweeps resulted in 119 legal Read More

Seven arrested on illegal camping and drug charges in coastal Orange County

The Huntington Beach Police Department’s Homeless Task Force (HTF) conducted several proactive engagements and referrals to our City’s social workers, and made seven arrests during a shift last week. The team once again connected with several individuals on Oct. 28 to offer resources and services while also making seven arrests Read More

Anaheim senior hospitalized in O.C.’s first West Nile Virus case of 2025

(Santa Ana, CA) — An Anaheim resident over the age of 80 has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first confirmed human WNV case in Orange County this year. The person experienced headache and neurologic symptoms and was hospitalized with encephalitis, a serious brain inflammation linked to Read More

The Garden Grove Police are trying to find more victims of a serial package theft suspect

The Garden Grove Police Department arrested a man suspected in multiple package thefts. The police detectives believe that there may be additional victims who captured their incidents on their home surveillance videos. No matter how small your package was, the GGPD needs your help! The suspect appears to be Hispanic. Read More

Fake lawyer who assaulted an immigrant arrested by the SAPD

The SAPD announced that assault suspect and fake lawyer Jose Bernal, a 65-yar-old, was located in the City of Tustin on Saturday and he was taken into custody. Employees at a local McDonald’s recognized Bernal from an SAPD social media post and notified law enforcement, which led to his arrest. Read More

Food banks and other sources of free food for the needy in Santa Ana

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, here is a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help the community in Santa Ana: 2-1-1 Orange County Phone: 2-1-1 Website: 211oc.org Calvary Church of Santa Ana Address: 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Read More

Murder suspect arrested after returning to north O.C. crime scene

On October 31, 2025, at approximately 7:35 p.m., police officers responded to the 2100 block of McCormack Lane regarding a welfare check, according to the Placentia Police Department. Upon arrival, an adult female shooting victim was located in the backyard of the residence and pronounced deceased at the scene. During Read More

Two reckless drivers were arrested in Irvine and their cars were impounded

Last Thursday, a police officer saw two vehicles driving at high speeds on Irvine Blvd. while swerving around other vehicles and nearly colliding, according to the Irvine Police Department. The officer pulled over both vehicles and detained the drivers. View this post on Instagram A post shared by Irvine Police Read More

The Irvine Police are searching for a not so “Nice Guy” who stole an electric scooter

The Irvine Police Department is looking for a suspect who is suspected of theft and possible false advertising. They are referring to him as “Nice Guy” because that phrase is on the cap he was wearing. The suspect stole a Hi-Boy electric scooter from the bike racks at Woodbury Town Read More