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A storage unit theft in Irvine led to the arrest of five suspects on drug and theft charges

On October 7, police officers investigated a burglary of a storage unit on Construction Circle. A man and a woman stole about $12,000 worth of items and were captured on surveillance cameras, according to the Irvine Police Department. Detectives determined the suspects to be Zachary Malloy, 33, of Huntington Beach, Read More

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

Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, vocalist for Grateful Dead dies: reports

(NEXSTAR) — Donna Jean Godchaux-MacKay, who sang with the Grateful Dead in the 1970s, has died, according to multiple reports. She was 78. Godchaux died Sunday at a Nashville hospice facility, her family said in a statement shared with the San Francisco Chronicle. Her representative told Rolling Stone that Godchaux Read More

IRS Solutions Announces New Partner Rewards Program, Empowering Tax Pros to Build Stronger Networks

VALENCIA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — IRS Solutions® announced the launch of its Partner Rewards Program, a new initiative that rewards tax professionals who refer their colleagues to the platform. This program not only expresses gratitude but also provides tax pros with an easy, recurring revenue opportunity while expanding the IRS Read More

Frank Residences in San Francisco Redefines Memory Care with Innovative, Person-centered Programs – Alzheimer’s Awareness Month

SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. /California Newswire/ — As National Alzheimer’s Awareness Month approaches in November, Frank Residences is spotlighting award-winning programs that are transforming memory care. The Bay Area’s leading nonprofit senior living community demonstrates how combining creativity, innovation, and thoughtfully designed environments can enrich the daily lives of people living 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