Category: Orange County News

A pedestrian died after being struck by two vehicles in north Orange County

On Sunday, November 16, 2025, at approximately 9:03 p.m., police officers responded to the intersection of S. Magnolia Avenue and W. Orangethorpe Avenue regarding a traffic collision involving a pedestrian, according to the Fullerton Police Department. When officers arrived, they located an adult female in the roadway suffering from traumatic Read More

OCFA crews and a Good Samaritan team up to rescue a man stranded in an O.C. water channel

Firefighters rescued an adult male stranded on a ledge above a channel in Buena Park on Sunday morning after he was swept more than a mile downstream in fast-moving water and managed to climb out. A good Samaritan heard him calling for help and safely dropped a rope to keep Read More

Santa Ana unveils Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico

SANTA ANA, Calif. – Sister cities Santa Ana, California, and Sahuayo, Michoacán, unveiled a new mural at Plaza Calle Cuatro on Saturday, Nov. 15, that celebrates their partnership, shared stories and unique cultural traditions. Santa Ana ‘Sister Cities’ mural in partnership with Sahuayo, Mexico The artwork features two young sisters Read More

Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort’s 35th Annual Lighting of the Bay and Fire & Lights Festival, Nov. 28 – Jan. 4

Newport Beach has several long-running holiday celebrations. One of the most colorful is the annual Lighting of the Bay at Newport Dunes Waterfront Resort, which celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. Every night from November 28 through January 4, the bay comes alive with more than 50 floating and lighted Read More

Samueli Foundation Announces Multi-Year, $24M Unrestricted Funding for Five OC Colleges

The Samueli Foundation, based in Corona del Mar, has announced a multi-year investment of more than $24 Million in five leading Orange County colleges. This funding will fuel advancements in academic infrastructure, expand programs and support the launch of innovative initiatives designed to boost workforce development and science, technology, engineering Read More

Reckless DUI driver crashes into electrical pole during Fountain Valley police pursuit

On 11/15/25, in the early afternoon, a police Sergeant spotted a truck driving on a rim near Brookhurst and Slater. The Sergeant attempted a traffic stop, but the suspect fled, according to the Fountain Valley Police Department. A brief pursuit was initiated and quickly canceled due to the suspect’s reckless Read More

Chilean criminal who escaped from a fire camp caught in Mecca with a tip from the OCDA

SANTA ANA – A Chilean national who escaped from a state prison fire camp in Los Angeles County on Sunday while serving time for his role in an Orange County burglary and police pursuit that left an innocent driver seriously injured was recaptured Thursday evening with the assistance of investigators Read More

CalFresh benefits return to normal issuance in Orange County

Orange County, Calif. (November 14, 2025) — CalFresh benefits have returned to the regular issuance process with the end of the federal government shutdown. No CalFresh benefits remain on hold. CalFresh applicants and recipients can now expect to receive their full benefits. Orange County CalFresh recipients can check their case status Read More