Orange County

A decades-old robbery conviction against a man has been dismissed after prosecutors in Southern California stated they lacked confidence in the case. The conviction was related to an armed robbery that occurred at a Fidelity Financial Services office located in Orange County.

Two suspects are wanted for stealing more than $10,000 worth of designer eyeglasses from a store in Santa Ana, Orange County. The theft occurred at a LensCrafters shop located at 3370 South Bristol Street. The Santa Ana Police Department stated that the man and woman entered the store and pretended to browse.

Thomas D. Ryan, who led a manhunt by New York State Police, has been charged with homicide. He is accused of killing his father and setting his father's house on fire in Greenville on August 6.

Police arrested a former Orange County youth soccer coach named Michel Alvarez Macedo. Macedo was accused of allegedly soliciting a minor for sexual activity. He had previously worked as a coach with Fullerton Rangers FC and the Fullerton College Women’s Soccer Program.

A fire destroyed a home in Santa Ana, resulting in the death of a dog and displacing six occupants. Crews from the Orange County Fire Authority responded to the property, which was found engulfed in heavy smoke.

An Orange County man named Salim Tarrab was arrested on child annoyance charges. The incident involved a teen girl walking in a neighborhood. According to the Fullerton Police Department, the victim was walking on Benchley Street in Fullerton when the arrest occurred.

A 55-year-old motorcyclist was struck and killed by a suspected DUI driver in Orange County. On August 19, orange county deputies responded to a crash near El Toro Road and Creekside in Lake Forest around 5:42 a.m. The motorcyclist was found unresponsive with critical injuries after the incident.

San Diego County voters will consider a measure adding new oversight positions, including an independent budget analyst, a program auditor, and an ethics commission. These reforms are presented by Supervisor Terra Lawson-Remer as a way to modernize county government and build public confidence in rooting out official misconduct. The new ethics commission is being introduced while Lawson-Remer is part of a new Democratic majority on the Board of Supervisors.

Mahender Makhijani, an Orange County real estate investor accused of criminal bank fraud, was denied bail by a judge. This decision came after the judge cited that Makhijani allegedly made death threats against a witness.

An Orange County couple sustained serious injuries after their vehicle was struck by a speeding sheriff's patrol unit in Santa Ana. As a result of the collision, the couple is filing a lawsuit against the county and the deputy who was driving.

An 85-year-old man was arrested in Orange County for a hit-and-run crash that killed a pedestrian in San Juan Capistrano. Deputies were dispatched to the area of Ortega Highway and La Novia Avenue when they found an injured man lying on the roadway.

Home prices declined in Los Angeles and Orange counties last month, and sales also saw a pullback from June levels. Specifically, the median price for an existing single-family home in Los Angeles County fell by 2.4% to $888,120 in July. Sales in LA County dropped 8.7% from June, while Orange County's median home price also declined.

Mario Anthony De La Torre was sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to second-degree murder. The crime occurred during a violent confrontation at a busy intersection in Orange County. De La Torre killed Juan Murillo, an elderly man.

A man was arrested in Orange County after a hit-and-run crash caused the pedestrian to sustain major injuries in Santa Ana. The suspect has been identified as Rigoberto Martinez Villalpando, 43, of Moreno Valley. Police responded to the crash near Auto Mall Drive and Edinger Avenue on July 27.

An audit of COVID-era contracts in Orange County revealed millions of dollars in grants and funds were awarded by top county officials without competitive bidding or proper accounting. The report notes examples, such as a $500,000 grant to Bridgecreek Realty Investment Corp., that lacked supporting documentation like invoices or receipts. Furthermore, the audit detailed potential conflicts of interest involving funds given to a nonprofit connected to Andrew Do’s adult daughter.

An 18-year-old man was arrested in Orange County after his girlfriend died from injuries following an altercation. The suspect has been identified as Ethan Vidal, who is 18 years old and of Garden Grove. Police were called to the incident on Aug. 9 at a residence located on the 8800 block of Hewitt Place.

A survey revealed that Orange County has some of the highest income growth in America. Furthermore, California has been recording among the highest income growth rates in the country. This strong economic performance persists despite references to economic angst and a billionaire exodus.

Levain Bakery, known for its iconic thick cookies, announced it will be opening its first Orange County location in September. The celebrated bakery is slated to open at Fashion Island in Newport Beach.

An 18-year-old driver was arrested on suspicion of DUI after fatally striking a woman who was walking in an Orange County neighborhood. Authorities identified the driver as Caleb Thomas Baeza, 18, of Mission Viejo.

The news reported two separate arrests involving serious alleged crimes: one man was arrested after an alleged attempt to kill his sister, and another man was arrested in Orange County after a multi-day search for him regarding accusations of killing his father and setting his house on fire. These stories were featured as part of the five things to know segment sponsored by the Lia Auto Group.

Ireland McCaughey and Ben Razin identified an opportunity in traditional 'boring businesses' like laundromats where owners were aging out. After moving to New York, they opened Launderette in Brooklyn, reimagining the space by adding communal seating and work tables. This strategy allowed them to compete on customer experience rather than solely on convenience.

A California man previously employed by an Orange County church was sentenced to 40 years in prison for secretly recording children using spyware and directing juvenile victims to produce child sexual abuse material. Jacob Melvin Hart, 46, of San Juan Capistrano, pleaded guilty to attempted production of visual depictions involving sexual exploitation.

Three Orange County gang members were sentenced to life in federal prison for carrying out a 2017 execution-style killing of a fellow gang member. The victim was a member of a Costa Mesa street gang who had fallen out with an imprisoned Mexican Mafia leader.

The first human case of West Nile virus in Orange County this year has been confirmed in an Anaheim resident. The virus is transmitted by Culex mosquitoes, which contract it from infected birds, and health officials warn of an intense WNV season due to multiple positive mosquito detections.

Orange County health officials reported the first confirmed human case of West Nile virus of the year in an Anaheim resident. They are urging residents to take precautions against mosquito bites as a possible intense season is anticipated.

An out-of-control Tesla crashed into multiple homes, leaving a trail of destruction in an Orange County neighborhood overnight. The incident caused significant damage to several properties in the area.

A 24-year-old man from San Bernardino County died while swimming with a friend off Crescent Bay in Orange County. A 911 call was made just before 7:30 p.m. Monday to report the man missing in the water.

A man died after struggling in the water while swimming with a friend off Crescent Bay in Orange County. The incident was reported to marine officials via a 911 call just before 7:30 p.m. on Monday.

The Orange County Health Care Agency confirmed a measles case in a toddler who recently traveled internationally. Health officials are notifying individuals potentially exposed to the child in healthcare and other settings. Measles is described as one of the most contagious infectious diseases.

A stolen 30-foot supply trailer containing camping gear for hundreds of children was taken from Camp Agape California, a free church camp in Running Springs. Organizers are seeking the trailer's return while offering forgiveness to the person responsible.

A white sheepdog became a hero in Orange County by assisting first responders to land a helicopter during an emergency. The dog's unexpected action aided rescue efforts at the scene.

Two suspects believed to be part of a theft group targeting Lululemon stores across Southern California were arrested in Orange County. Surveillance footage from July showed the group ransacking a Lululemon store in Irvine and stealing over $3,000 in clothing before fleeing the scene.

A Ladera Ranch resident warns about a rare cancer cluster in Orange County affecting children and teens, specifically bone and soft tissue cancer. The condition is exceptionally rare, impacting approximately 200 to 240 young people nationwide annually.

A 39-year-old man from Orange County is accused of multiple child sex crimes, including indecent liberties with a minor. The charges are outlined in the article's title and content.

Herbicides are being used to control weeds in Orange County waterways, prompting calls from environmental advocates for the spraying to stop. ABC7 On Your Side is investigating the situation.

Orange County mosquito control officials warn residents to use mosquito repellent as the county may face its worst West Nile virus season on record.

A violent kidnapping in Chino Hills ended with the shooting deaths of both the victim and suspect, prompting an expanded investigation into Orange County. The San Bernardino Sheriff's Department served a warrant near Benchmark, Crossover, related to the homicide.

An Orange County police department is mourning the death of Police K-9 Mirk, who died on June 17 following a medical emergency. The Brea Police Department announced the loss of their four-legged officer.

Jamba, known for smoothies and juices, is testing handcrafted sandwiches in Orange County, California, as part of a limited nationwide rollout. The new items are available only in Orange County and a few other selected markets.

A woman wanted for kidnapping a child in Florida was arrested in Alabama after drones and Flock cameras tracked her vehicle. The suspect, Jenay Dominique Burns, was captured without incident, and the endangered child was safely recovered.