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Are polygraph tests accurate? What science says

(NEXSTAR) — A recent polygraph test taken in Orange County, more specifically, on Bravo’s “The Real Housewives of Orange County,” has brought the validity of polygraphs — also called “lie detector tests” — into question. Even though some police departments and counterintelligence units use them, generally, results of such tests Read More

Thousands of redheads celebrate their strands at a festival in the Netherlands

The southern Dutch city of Tilburg is seeing more color than usual this weekend, as thousands of redheads from all over the world gather in the Netherlands for a once-a-year festival to celebrate their flaming locks. The 2025 edition of the Redhead Days festival includes music, food trucks and workshops Read More

The Westminster Police are searching for a distraction theft suspect who stole over $7K

The Westminster Police Department has released a picture of a male suspect who allegedly engaged in a distraction theft where he stole a victim’s debit card and then withdrew over $7,000 in cash. The picture released by the police appears to have been taken by an ATM camera. It only Read More

O.C. skinhead sentenced to 27 years for hate crime against a pregnant black woman

SANTA ANA, Calif. – A third-strike self-proclaimed skinhead with a history of violence and committing hate crimes was sentenced to 27 years to life for criminal threats and a hate crime for chasing an 8-month pregnant black woman from a Fullerton bus stop and threatening to kill her unborn child Read More

Sabrina Carpenter’s ‘Man’s Best Friend’ pop-up launches in L.A.

Sabrina Carpenter is bringing her newest project to life in Los Angeles this Labor Day weekend. Complex is hosting a special pop-up to celebrate the release of the singer’s new album “Man’s Best Friend.” Fans will be able to buy exclusive merchandise as well as the album. Complex The pop-up Read More

The Anaheim Police will conduct a DUI and CDL Checkpoint tonight

The Anaheim Police Department Traffic Unit will conduct a DUI/Driver’s License Checkpoint on Friday, August 29, 2025, in Central Anaheim, starting at 6:00 p.m. Checkpoint locations are selected based on a history of DUI crashes and arrests. The primary purpose of checkpoints is not to make arrests but to promote Read More

Man arrested after shooting at several people in coastal Orange County from his vehicle

The Seal Beach Police Department has arrested Angel Alcozar, 23, of Oxnard, in connection with the August 21st shooting on Marina Drive. Detectives, working with regional law enforcement partners, identified Alcozar as the suspected shooter using witness statements, surveillance video, and investigative leads. He was arrested on suspicion of: PC Read More

Stand-up for Animals in Need at the Ninth Annual Comedy Unleashed

Thursday, August 28, 2025 The Irvine Animal Care Center invites the community to enjoy a night of comedy benefiting animals in need at the ninth annual Comedy Unleashed Tuesday, September 16, at the Irvine Improv.   This popular fundraising event offers an opportunity for guests to enjoy an evening featuring Read More

From Computer Chips to California Landscapes: Upcoming Art in the Park Exhibitor Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan

People find a passion in the arts from a variety of different places. For Sangeetha Gopalakrishnan, it came after 19 years as a chip design electrical engineer. “I feel like I’m a very creative person, because engineers are very creative problem solvers, and I feel that’s what I do in Read More

William Lobdell Named Inaugural City Historian Laureate

Newport Beach history buffs likely already know William Lobdell. A seasoned writer with the Los Angeles Times and former editor of the Daily Pilot, Lobdell has spent the past four years detailing the rich history of the city through the “Newport Beach in the Rearview Mirror” podcast. His commitment to Read More