Category: Top Stories

Judge backs Santa Ana’s crackdown on drug activity on E. 1st Street

SANTA ANA, Calif. – The City of Santa Ana secured an important court victory on Nov. 3 that cracks down on nuisance businesses along East 1st Street to protect public safety and drive illegal drugs out of the community. Orange County Superior Court Judge David B. Oberholzer granted the City’s Read More

OC based sustainable apparel brand HYPEACH to host a fundraiser for Working Wardrobes on Nov. 18 

Irvine, Calif. (November 3, 2025) — Southern California–based fashion brand HYPEACH is proud to announce a collaborative Sip & Shop Giveback Night benefiting Working Wardrobes, a nonprofit dedicated to empowering people to overcome difficult challenges and achieve meaningful employment. The event will take place on Tuesday, November 18, from 5:00–7:00 Read More

Biocon Biologics And Civica Team Up To Boost U.S. Supply Of Affordable Insulin

Biocon Biologics Ltd. and pharmaceutical nonprofit Civica, Inc. are expanding their partnership to bring a new private-label version of Insulin Glargine to the U.S. market, aiming to improve access to affordable insulin for millions of Americans living with diabetes. Under the new multi-year agreement, Biocon Biologics will manufacture and supply Read More

Costco, shipping companies accused of treating drivers as contractors instead of employees

San Diego—The California Labor Commissioner’s Office (LCO) has cited Costco Wholesale Corporation, Ryder Last Mile Inc., and Mega Nice Trucking LLC for misclassification and labor law violations affecting 58 delivery drivers. Mega Nice Trucking, based in Chula Vista, served as a subcontractor for third-party logistics companies, including Ryder Last Mile, Read More

Shop the New Zara Man Boutique at South Coast Plaza

Zara Man has made its debut in the U.S. with its first storefront in Costa Mesa. South Coast Plaza shoppers can now experience the new space featuring the latest men’s collections including the Archive collection, which offers outerwear, knitwear, and leather items. Head inside the Origins room for a contemporary Read More

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