Category: Top Stories

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

Anaheim senior hospitalized in O.C.’s first West Nile Virus case of 2025

(Santa Ana, CA) — An Anaheim resident over the age of 80 has tested positive for West Nile virus (WNV), marking the first confirmed human WNV case in Orange County this year. The person experienced headache and neurologic symptoms and was hospitalized with encephalitis, a serious brain inflammation linked to Read More

On the Move: F&M Appoints Brenda Martin as Regional Relationship Manager

BANKING F&M Bank is pleased to announce the new appointment of Brenda Martin as Regional Relationship Manager. She comes to F&M with 25 years of lending experience in the Orange County area. Martin now oversees the credit portfolio of the Lake Forest, Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, and San Clemente Read More

On the Move: American Heart Association Welcomes Savannah Mlot as Executive Director

NONPROFIT Savannah Mlot has been named American Heart Association, Executive Director for the Orange County, Inland Empire, and Coachella Valley division. With more than eight years of nonprofit leadership experience, Mlot will oversee local operations to improve cardiovascular health, and lead staff and volunteers to achieve the mission of the organization. Read More

The Garden Grove Police are trying to find more victims of a serial package theft suspect

The Garden Grove Police Department arrested a man suspected in multiple package thefts. The police detectives believe that there may be additional victims who captured their incidents on their home surveillance videos. No matter how small your package was, the GGPD needs your help! The suspect appears to be Hispanic. Read More

Fake lawyer who assaulted an immigrant arrested by the SAPD

The SAPD announced that assault suspect and fake lawyer Jose Bernal, a 65-yar-old, was located in the City of Tustin on Saturday and he was taken into custody. Employees at a local McDonald’s recognized Bernal from an SAPD social media post and notified law enforcement, which led to his arrest. Read More

Food banks and other sources of free food for the needy in Santa Ana

With possible delays of CalFresh (SNAP) food benefits due to the federal government shutdown, here is a list of food banks and other food assistance resources to help the community in Santa Ana: 2-1-1 Orange County Phone: 2-1-1 Website: 211oc.org Calvary Church of Santa Ana Address: 1010 N. Tustin Ave., Read More