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California’s most searched for slang words: What do they mean? 

Warning: This article contains slang words which have meanings that may disturb some readers. Discretion is advised. There seems to be a new slang word every other day, and many around the nation can’t seem to keep up.   Word finding experts at word unscrambling site Unscramblerer.com analyzed Google Trends 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

Heritage Square becomes haunted playground for Halloween film series

Street Food Cinema is transforming the historic Heritage Square Museum into a haunted village for its third annual Booze, Bites & Frights Halloween series beginning Oct. 16. Returning with expanded partnerships and a fresh slate of screenings, the immersive, 21+ event spans two weekends, pairing cult horror films with interactive 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

SecuGen Announces its new Unity 20 USB-S Smart Fingerprint Reader for Any System

SANTA CLARA, Calif. /California Newswire/ — SecuGen, a world leader in fingerprint technology, today announced the Unity 20 USB-S, the newest addition to its Unity line of smart fingerprint readers. Ultra-compact, affordable, and FBI-certified for image quality, the Unity 20 USB-S delivers secure biometric authentication across a wide range of Read More