Santa Ana mayor shares updated policy to address homelessness, shelter or jail
Orange County passed its anti-camping ordinance last November, and the City of Santa Ana continues to address homelessness to "improve quality of life."
Warm ocean waters bring a surge of stingrays to Orange County beaches
More than 3,100 people have been stung at Bolsa Chica and Huntington State Beach so far this year, which is at least double last year's total.
Man riding e-bike hospitalized after Santa Ana hit-and-run crash
Santa Ana police are searching for a hit-and-run driver who crashed into a man on an e-bike late Monday night, leaving him hospitalized.
An Orange County school district bans e-bikes for younger students
The Newport-Mesa Unified School District has a new policy this school year that bans kindergarten through 8th-grade students from riding e-bikes on school property and along the perimeter.
Orange County confirms first human West Nile virus case of 2026
Orange County Health Care Agency officials have confirmed the county's first human West Nile virus case of 2026, amid what some medical experts believe could be one of the worst mosquito seasons on record.
City of Orange Fourth of July crackdown pulled in fines of $240,000
Drones used high-definition video to detect illegal aerial discharges, helping to pinpoint 13 properties and issue 8 citations totaling $240,000 under the city's new Social Host ordinance.
Orange County lifeguards on alert as big waves pose real risk to beachgoers
Big waves in Orange County have put lifeguards on alert, following a tragic accident just a month ago.
Nonprofit helps Orange County family navigate rare childhood cancer
The Stockwells of San Clemente received free help from a nonprofit to navigate the struggles of their son's battle with two cancers, including a rare bone sarcoma.
Orange County lifeguards rescued more than 400 people this weekend
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach and Newport Beach rescued more than 400 people this weekend as dangerous rip currents hit Orange County shores.
Small plane makes emergency landing on Huntington Beach shoreline
Two people were on board the plane, which reportedly suffered an engine issue after departing from John Wayne Airport.
Orange County parents demand answers on child cancer cases in Ladera Ranch
Orange County parents demanded more information on child cancer cases after state officials found that there were fewer than 11 cases.
Child cancer cases in Orange County community elicit demand for federal investigation
Ladera Ranch residents believe there's a high concentration of Ewing sarcoma cases in their neighborhood, with as many as six children diagnosed with the extremely rare cancer in recent years.
Investigation underway after woman found dead inside Laguna Beach home
An investigation is underway in Laguna Beach, where a woman in her 60s was found dead inside her home on Monday.
Costa Mesa reconsiders use of Flock license plate readers
After an outcry from immigrant rights groups and residents, Costa Mesa city leaders will reconsider their use of Flock automatic license plate readers.
Santa Ana resident speaks out after violently attacked and robbed while picking up pizza
It happened three weeks ago at a shopping center parking lot at West 17th and Fairview streets. He said he and his brother were heading to Little Caesars.