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Immigration crackdown souring Orange County's view of Trump, poll finds

Hannah Fry — Wed, 6 May 2026 20:34:47 GMT

Six in 10 residents disapprove of President Trump's hard-line immigration actions, according to the survey, a stark contrast to the county's historical stance on the issue.

John Seymour, Anaheim mayor and U.S. senator, dies at 88

Gustavo Arellano — Wed, 29 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

Republican John Seymour, a former Anaheim mayor and state and U.S. senator, died April 18 at his home in Carlsbad. He was 88.

Orange County's Carbon fire now 71% contained; evacuation warnings lifted

Lila Seidman — Mon, 27 Apr 2026 03:21:18 GMT

A fire burning in unincorporated Brea was halted at about 200 acres and was 71% contained as of Sunday evening.

Una adolescente fue asesinada en un tiroteo en Santa Ana. ¿Podría una recompensa ayudar a encontrar a su asesino?

Gabriel San Román — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 18:19:30 GMT

La recompensa en el caso de Victoria Barrios es una de las muchas que se ofrecen en todo el estado por asesinatos sin resolver en los que se han agotado todas las pistas de investigación.

A teenager was slain in a Santa Ana drive-by. Could a reward help find her killer?

Gabriel San Román — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The reward in the Victoria Barrios case is one of a number offered throughout the state for unsolved murders that have exhausted investigative leads.

O.C. deputies shoot man who had brandished gun at his ex's new boyfriend, authorities say

Gabriel San Román — Sat, 25 Apr 2026 00:29:43 GMT

A man is in critical condition after Orange County sheriff's deputies opened fire and struck him several times early Friday morning in Lake Forest, authorities said.

California woman registered her dog to vote, cast ballots in the pooch's name, prosecutors say

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 23 Apr 2026 01:20:38 GMT

Costa Mesa resident Laura Lee Yourex, who bragged on social media about registering her dog to vote and subsequently cast ballots in the animal's name, pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor.

Kidnapping and assault case plays out across Orange County. Suspect arrested, victim found safe

Cierra Morgan — Tue, 21 Apr 2026 20:16:58 GMT

A kidnapping and assault case began in Anaheim and ended with an arrest in Newport Beach, according to police.

He stole Lego pieces, put dried pasta in the box, police say. Shake it, they 'make the same sound'

Howard Blume — Mon, 20 Apr 2026 03:34:04 GMT

Irvine police track a Lego theft suspect to Paramount. Detectives say he bought Lego sets, replaced pieces with dried pasta and then collected refunds.

Teen on electric motorcycle hits 81-year-old, leaves him fighting for his life, authorities say

Clara Harter — Sat, 18 Apr 2026 00:21:57 GMT

An 81-year-old man is in critical condition after he was hit by a 14-year-old boy on an electric motorcycle near an Orange County high school, authorities said.

Shaikin: If the Padres can sell for $3.9 billion, are we closer to an Angels sale?

Bill Shaikin — Fri, 17 Apr 2026 19:58:08 GMT

Padres are reportedly about to be sold for $3.9 billion. What implications does this have for the Angels, and would it move owner Arte Moreno to sell the team?

Former Trump lawyer John Eastman disbarred for trying to overturn 2020 election

Andrew J. Campa — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 05:14:44 GMT

The California Supreme Court ordered attorney and former law school dean John Eastman disbarred Wednesday for his role aiding the Trump administration's attempt to overturn the 2020 election.

Former O.C. cop used database to track woman, contacted her thousands of times, prosecutors say

Summer Lin — Thu, 16 Apr 2026 01:17:59 GMT

Robert Jay Josett pleaded guilty to unauthorized computer access and fraud, annoying and repeated phone calls and contempt of court for violating a restraining order.

Former SoCal school board trustee messaged teen boys, called them 'sexy,' prosecutors say

Nicole Macias Garibay — Fri, 10 Apr 2026 00:10:11 GMT

Christopher Gerard Becerra, 42, faces felony charges accusing him of soliciting photos from two minors and trying to induce false testimony from an employee.

Arellano: Huntington Beach MAGAs want to take their revolution to Sacramento

Gustavo Arellano — Thu, 9 Apr 2026 10:00:00 GMT

If there's one thing I've learned while tracking H.B.'s ever-aggrieved conservatives for a quarter century, it's to never underestimate them — the more you do, the more they scheme.

8-foot great white circles Newport surfer. Get ready for a 'very sharky summer,' expert says

Clara Harter — Fri, 27 Mar 2026 02:17:49 GMT

With unseasonably warm weather and the start of an El Niño cycle, Cal State Long Beach Shark Lab Director Chris Lowe predicts this sighting is just the start of a 'very sharky summer.'

Near miss at O.C. airport as helicopter crosses United jet's path. 'Not good,' controller says

Fedor Zarkhin, Terry Castleman — Thu, 26 Mar 2026 22:33:35 GMT

The close call occurred as a United jet flying out of San Francisco was approaching John Wayne Airport and a Sikorsky helicopter 'crossed in front of United's flight path,' the FAA said.

Shaikin: What is the Angels' future in Orange County? In Anaheim, uneasy lies the halo

Bill Shaikin — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:37:04 GMT

In the coming months, the city of Anaheim expects to release an assessment of what it would take to keep Angel Stadium up and running for years to come.

In Anaheim and Sacramento, a two-front challenge to the Angels' Los Angeles name

Bill Shaikin — Tue, 24 Mar 2026 23:06:18 GMT

Assemblyman Avelino Valencia has introduced state legislation that could require any sale or new lease of the stadium property be conditioned upon the team reverting to the Anaheim Angels name.

Convicted murderer in college rearrested after cutting GPS monitor, fleeing class, officials say

Cierra Morgan — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 19:12:45 GMT

A 22-year-old man convicted of murder cut his ankle monitor and fled from classes he was taking at an Orange County community college. He was arrested shortly afterward.

Rare death by rattlesnake bite in Orange County highlights hidden danger on SoCal trails

Cierra Morgan — Fri, 13 Mar 2026 17:20:42 GMT

The death comes as rattlesnakes are beginning to appear on trails across Orange County earlier in the season, according to outdoor enthusiasts and animal control officials.

Seven Disneyland employees taken to hospital in hazmat situation at theme park

Hannah Fry — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 21:06:27 GMT

Seven Disneyland employees were treated at hospitals Tuesday after an odor in a backstage area at the park caused them to become dizzy and short of breath.

Orange County sheriff's deputy shot fiancée nine times, prosecutors say

Summer Lin — Tue, 10 Mar 2026 15:03:50 GMT

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy was charged with voluntary manslaughter after allegedly shooting and killing her fiancée in their Tustin apartment, according to authorities.

An Orange County dad modified his son's e-bike to go 60 mph; now he's facing a felony, D.A. says

Cierra Morgan — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 20:04:42 GMT

After the crash, a law enforcement inspection revealed the bike had been altered in three significant ways, prosecutors say.

'He's stolen these people's embryos': Couples sue SoCal fertility doctor

Hannah Fry — Wed, 4 Mar 2026 00:33:18 GMT

Dr. Brian Acacio had stellar reviews. But his patients didn't know, according to legal filings, that Acacio's medical license was suspended by the California Medical Board in December.

Children's party DJ raped teen while she was unconscious, prosecutors allege. Other victims sought

Ruben Vives — Tue, 3 Mar 2026 02:12:39 GMT

The suspect has been identified as 32-year-old Glenn Childers of Los Alamitos and faces felony charges including rape and possession of child pornography.

Shaikin: In L.A. and in Cooperstown, Freddie Freeman will forever be a Dodger, not a Brave

Bill Shaikin — Sun, 1 Mar 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Freddie Freeman achieved a lot during his 12 years with the Atlanta Braves, but there's no question he has accomplished even more with the Dodgers.

Police killed SoCal man with a 'less-lethal' round. Officer's use of force is ruled justified

Clara Harter — Fri, 27 Feb 2026 02:34:19 GMT

A Fullerton police officer fired a beanbag round that fatally pierced a man's chest in 2024, raising questions about the use of so-called less-lethal weapons.

Juvenile mixing chemicals inside Irvine home triggers FBI hazmat team response

Clara Harter, Hannah Fry — Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:51:48 GMT

FBI agents and hazardous materials teams descended on a gated residential community in Irvine on Wednesday night, performing a raid on a single-family home and carefully removing chemicals found inside.