GoFundMe page launched to support five daughters after father’s fatal crash in Santa Ana
Francisco Estrada Rivera (37) of Santa Ana died after crashing his vehicle into a tree on July 20, 2025, in the area of 1300 S. Main Street, according to the SAPD. Rivera left behind five daughters. Understandably his family is reeling in the wake of his sudden loss. A family Read More
Rising Costs Squeeze OC Businesses Here’s Where Relief Is Coming From
First 2025 West Nile Virus positive mosquitoes confirmed in Orange County
The Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District (OCMVCD) has confirmed that mosquitoes collected in the cities of Anaheim and Garden Grove have tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV). These are the first samples to test positive in the county this year. A dead bird recovered in Garden Grove Read More
INDUSTY REPORT # 30 | CATCHING UP WITH WARPED TOUR’S KEVIN LYMAN
INDUSTRY REPORT # 30 The Rock Show Returns to Long Beach A Conversation with Kevin Lyman July 21st, 2025 by Traci Turner In a world where every day feels like a fresh new level of “What now?,” the iconic Vans Warped Tour returns to bring music fans some well-deserved joy. Read More
An armed O.C. jewelry store owner chased off about 20 robbers with his handgun
Odah Awad, the owner of Al-Amira Jewelry, a jewelry store in Anaheim, scared off about 20 would-be robbers last Thursday as they gathered outside his store and started to smash down his door with sledgehammers. Awad was ready for them. He pulled out his handgun and fired a warning shot. Read More
50 citations issued in high-visibility traffic safety enforcement in Irvine
Police officers conducted a High-Visibility Enforcement operation on Thursday along Jamboree from Barranca to Campus and Culver from the 405 freeway to Campus, according to the Irvine Police Department. During this two-hour operation, 50 citations were issued, including cell phone usage, disobeying traffic signs, and red light violations. Most likely Read More
Anduril Gets $99.6M U.S. Army Contract
Anduril Industries has been awarded a $99.6 million U.S. Army contract for a next-generation command and control system to help guide soldiers on the battlefield. Costa Mesa-based Anduril will integrate capabilities from other technology-first companies such as Palantir, Striveworks, Govini, Instant Connect Enterprise, Research Innovations, Inc., and Microsoft, according to Read More