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Retail thieves caught in coastal O.C. with help from a police helicopter

Last Friday, police officers responded to a retail store for a theft in progress, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. As the suspects exited the store with stolen merchandise and entered a waiting vehicle, HB1 (the HBPD police helicopter) was already overhead, tracking their movements as they left the Read More

What would happen to an American if they tried to live in Mexico without proper documentation?

Many U.S. residents have been living in this country without proper documentation. This situation grew exponentially during the Biden administration. Between January 2021 and late 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded over 7.8 million encounters with migrants crossing the southern border without authorization. Additionally, an estimated 1.5 million Read More

DUI driver arrested this morning after killing a bicyclists and injuring two others in coastal O.C.

A a 43-year-old Long Beach woman was arrested today after she ran into several bicyclists in Huntington Beach, killing one man and hospitalizing two others. The driver was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, gross vehicular manslaughter and possession of narcotics about a half-mile away after she stopped her car, Read More

Over 12K showed up for the No Kings Anti-Trump protest in Santa Ana on Saturday

Santa Ana, CA — On Saturday, October 18, more than 12,000 Orange County residents gathered at Centennial Park in Santa Ana to join a nationwide wave of protests opposing what organizers called Donald Trump’s “fascist power grab.” The NO KINGS demonstration was one of over 2,700 events held across all Read More

Four victims, including three minors, were shot in north Orange County early this morning

Three minors and one adult were hospitalized after being shot early on Monday morning, in Buena Park. The victims were found at about 2:30 a.m., in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Beach Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The OCFA first responders found the victims at the Read More

Residential burglary suspect caught after disturbing break-in in Orange

Early on Sunday morning, a suspect forced entry through a door of a residence in the 500 block of N. Grand Street, according to the Orange Police Department. The suspect exposed himself to an adult female inside and stole property prior to fleeing the house on a bicycle. Through video Read More

How the undocumented can stay safe amid ICE activity in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA — With federal immigration enforcement actions increasing across Orange County, undocumented residents in Santa Ana are facing heightened risks and uncertainty. While the city remains committed to its Sanctuary City status and protections under the California Values Act (SB 54), individuals still need to take proactive steps Read More

On the Move: Girls Inc. of Orange County Welcomes New Chief Program Officer, Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill

NONPROFIT Girls Inc. of Orange County welcomes Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill as Chief Program Officer. A seasoned education and nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Forbes-Hill has advanced equity-driven initiatives, scaled STEM programs serving thousands of students, and championed opportunities that empower girls to be strong, smart, Read More

On the Move: Jen Gillmore Appointed Chief Revenue Officer for Think Together

NONPROFIT As Chief Revenue Officer, Jen Gillmore will lead the organization’s growth with the goal of doubling its footprint over five years. She is supported by Directors of District Partnerships Greg Eibell, Johanna Lizarraga, Paul Solano, Christina St. Clair, and Katy Wallace. The post On the Move: Jen Gillmore Appointed Read More