Orange County

A 30-year-old man was arrested for the alleged sexual assault of a woman on an Orange County trail. Authorities identified him as Kevin David Donis-Arevalo, who was apprehended following a report on June 22 at Aliso Creek Trail in Aliso Viejo.

Authorities in Orange County used drones to detect illegal fireworks over the Fourth of July weekend, leading to the seizure of over 1,000 pounds of explosives. The Santa Ana Police Department, along with drone operators and enforcement teams, conducted the operation.

Judge H. Dickson Corbett died unexpectedly on July 2nd after walking in the woods and making breakfast. A remembrance ceremony will be held later this summer, and he is survived by his wife, children, parents, siblings, and extended family.

Mahender Makhijani, an Orange County real estate investor, pleaded not guilty to federal bank fraud charges in a separate criminal case. He was previously ordered to pay $1.34 billion in a Laguna Beach real estate arbitration.

A 53-year-old Florida Keys man, Christopher Veit, faces 31 additional charges including sexual assault and cruelty toward a child after a 16-year-old girl was found in a dryer at his home. The girl reported connecting with Veit on the 'Seeking' site when she was 14, leading to allegations of prolonged abuse. Investigations are also ongoing in Orange and Osceola counties.

Kevin Shenkman, a liberal attorney, convinced a local Orange County judge to mandate Huntington Beach to switch its voting system to ranked-choice during an election cycle. The move aims to disrupt traditional head-to-head ballot systems.

A 32-year-old woman with developmental disabilities, Loan Thi Anh Tran, is reported missing in Orange County after being last seen near Magnolia Street and McFadden Avenue in Westminster around 5 p.m. Sunday. She was believed to be wearing a red shirt and red pants.

Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and other Orange County towns are enforcing regulations against elaborate shade coverings on beaches, citing safety concerns. The crackdown targets structures that residents have set up as living rooms on the sand.

Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, and other Orange County towns are enforcing regulations against elaborate shade coverings on beaches due to safety concerns. The crackdown targets structures that residents have turned into 'living rooms' on the sand.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties due to July Fourth fireworks from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday.

Hazardous air pollution levels are expected in central and southern Los Angeles County, northern Orange County, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from 5 p.m. Saturday to 3 p.m. Sunday due to July Fourth fireworks.

Three men are suing an ex-State Parks superintendent in Orange County after he was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a locker room. The lawsuit alleges misconduct involving unauthorized surveillance in a private facility.

A massive sewage spill in a luxury Orange County enclave has led to a beach closure, affecting residents and visitors. The incident occurs as the area prepares to celebrate America's 250th birthday.

A police officer in Orange County was arrested over allegations involving a juvenile female. Garden Grove Police Officer Roberto Machuca was taken into custody after investigators were notified of possible inappropriate interactions between him and a girl in the department’s Explorer program.

Santa Ana voters may be asked in November to make the city’s 1.5% sales tax permanent, which was approved in 2018 with a 20-year expiration clause. Other Orange County cities, including Orange and San Clemente, also have sales tax measures on or near future ballots to fund public projects.

Five California families challenged segregated schools in the 1940s by fighting for equal education for Mexican-American children, who were placed in substandard facilities like converted cattle sheds. The Mendezes, Ramirezes, Guzmans, Estradas, and Palominos successfully opposed Orange County school districts' exclusion of Latinx students, influencing educational equity before Brown v. Board.

An Orange County man was charged with involuntary manslaughter after an illegal fireworks blast killed an 8-year-old girl. Earl Decastro, 47, of Buena Park, is accused of recklessly setting off illegal fireworks that resulted in the death of Jasmine Nguyen, 8.

An Orange County motorist was hospitalized after a violent, high-speed single-vehicle crash into a tree on June 30 near the intersection of Anaheim Boulevard and La Palma Avenue in Anaheim. Surveillance footage from a nearby business captured the incident at around 10:25 p.m.

A fire at a Lineage cold storage facility in Boyle Heights, California, involving toxic anhydrous ammonia, and an earlier explosion scare at an Orange County aerospace facility raised concerns about hazardous chemical risks. Residents and officials question regulatory oversight as both facilities had prior violations, and conflicting information about chemical leaks caused public distrust.

Brian Russino, a 35-year restaurant industry veteran and The Cheesecake Factory kitchen operations manager, advises avoiding 'Monday buns' due to potential freshness issues. He explains that many restaurants receive weekend deliveries, and leftover ingredients may not be as fresh by Monday. The Cheesecake Factory combats this with systems like date coding, inventory rotation, and forecasting.

Orange County officials will begin cleaning up two GKN Aerospace storage tanks in Garden Grove starting Monday through Thursday. The process involves hazardous waste removal at the aerospace company's facility.

Los Angeles and Orange counties have certified primary election results with voter turnouts of 38% and 42% respectively. The certification marks the start of the general election season featuring key races for mayor in Los Angeles and Board of Supervisors roles in Orange County.

Red Lobster's $20 'Ultimate Endless Shrimp' promotion caused significant financial losses, with shareholders alleging Thai Union Group exploited its controlling stake to push the promotion permanently, leading to bankruptcy and lawsuits over $32 million in disputed transactions. The promotion, which became a regular offering in 2023, allegedly prioritized Thai Union's interests as the exclusive shrimp supplier, driving down customer spending per visit.

A 13-year-old boy was riding an e-motorcycle without a helmet in an Orange County park when an officer attempted to stop him. The teen tried to speed away to evade police, according to authorities.

A new California law, SB 707, effective July 1, requires cities and counties in Southern California with specific population thresholds to allow remote public participation in meetings. The law mandates remote comment options, meeting pauses during technical issues, and translation of agendas into commonly spoken languages to enhance civic engagement.

A teen on an electric motorcycle was chased by a police officer in Orange County after attempting to match his riding skills. The officer warned the rider to stop during the pursuit, as captured in a video posted by the Orange Police.

A California State Parks superintendent in Orange County was accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room and has been released on bond, according to authorities.

A former California State Parks superintendent in Orange County has been released on bond after being accused of secretly recording lifeguards in a men's locker room, authorities said.

A beloved Orange County bakery that has been serving customers for decades is closing its doors. The owner expressed surprise at the decision, stating they were 'taken aback by this one.'

A five-story oceanfront mansion in Laguna Beach sold for $110 million, marking the highest home sale in Orange County history.

The family of a 15-year-old Orange County boy shot dead by police is seeking justice, alleging officers mishandled a mental health crisis. The incident occurred around 10:30 p.m. on June 14 in Santa Ana.

Residents in an Orange County city are being urged to stay vigilant after a hidden surveillance camera disguised in landscaping was discovered. Police attribute the device to burglary crews using such tactics to monitor potential targets.

Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying 400 hives overturned. Local beekeepers and officials worked to salvage the hives, but only about a quarter are expected to survive. No serious injuries were reported.

Millions of honeybees escaped into a rural Texas neighborhood after a semitrailer carrying 400 hives tipped over, prompting road closures and a community effort to rescue the bees. Local beekeepers estimated only about a quarter of the hives will survive, with the crash likely causing significant financial loss for the hive owner.

Orange County Commissioner Jamezetta Bedford, known for her advocacy for children with disabilities and community leadership, died unexpectedly at 67 from complications following hernia surgery. She served on the Board of County Commissioners since 2018 and previously on the Chapel Hill-Carrboro City Schools Board of Education for 12 years. The county will begin a process in August or September to replace her seat.

An Orange County man who was rescued from a powerful rip current reunited with the two lifeguards who saved him and two children. The lifeguards pulled him and the children to safety during the incident.

A man was violently attacked with a machete and later struck and killed by two hit-and-run drivers in Orange County on June 14. The incident occurred near the 9200 block of Bolsa Avenue in Westminster, where police found him unresponsive and pronounced him dead at the scene.

A Southern California woman found the lower half of a human jaw on an Orange County beach during her walk. The discovery was described as shocking.

Tustin Police Department in Orange County, California, began enforcing stricter e-bike rules starting June 19. The new ordinance was announced in a Facebook post by the department on Thursday night.

The proposed widening of Highway 142 in Chino Hills has raised concerns among residents and commuters, who rely on the route as a critical connection between Chino Hills and Orange County. The highway, which passes through Chino Hills State Park, offers scenic views but is seen as essential for regional travel.