Orange County

A Garden Grove man who is an amputee lost nearly everything after a stray firework smashed through his bedroom window and burned his house down. The incident occurred on July 5 when someone ignited illegal fireworks near his home in Orange County.

Kwong Chun Sit was sentenced to nearly 12 years in prison for animal cruelty charges after 11 dogs died in his care. The incident occurred in Orange County, Calif.

Southern California beaches face a high risk of dangerous rip currents and big waves this weekend due to elevated tides. Thunderstorms with lightning are possible in Los Angeles County and surrounding areas, increasing the risk of fires. Coastal flooding and extreme heat are also expected later in the week.

An Orange County dog trainer was sentenced to nearly 12 years in state prison for killing 11 dogs in his care and helping cover up their deaths. Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 54, of Irvine, received an 11-year and 10-month sentence after being convicted of 11 charges.

A dangerous mosquito-borne virus causing deadly brain swelling is surging in Orange County, Southern California. Officials are deploying trucks to combat the outbreak in a heavily affected city.

Illegal fireworks users in La Habra, an Orange County city, were monitored by police drones during the Fourth of July. The La Habra Police Department deployed its Drone Unit for enforcement and shared a video on Facebook showing a resident lighting fireworks.

A man and woman were arrested after a violent robbery at a café in Orange County. Surveillance cameras captured the incident where a simulated gun was used to threaten an employee, leading to their arrest by police.

Two Orange County teenagers suffered severe injuries from a fireworks accident involving an illegal firework. Maria Escalante's son lost several fingers on his right hand after picking up the explosive device from the street.

An Uber driver was convicted of sexually assaulting an intoxicated female passenger while driving her home in Orange County. Amir Attia, 51, of Tustin, was found guilty of two felony counts of sexual penetration of an intoxicated person in a July 2018 incident.

Federal agents and hazmat crews raided the home of an Irvine teen accused of conducting wild science experiments. The teenager's home was raided for the second time, with the FBI involved in the latest bust on Wednesday.

West Nile virus is spreading faster than in two decades, with early-season activity detected in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Local authorities are advising residents to take precautions to avoid mosquito bites.

West Nile virus is spreading faster than in two decades, with increased activity observed in Orange and Los Angeles counties. Authorities are urging residents to avoid mosquito bites to protect themselves.

Southern California air regulators can proceed with new limits on gas-powered appliances, including water heaters, after a 2-1 ruling by the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals upheld restrictions in four Los Angeles-area counties. The decision impacts approximately 1.3 million water heaters and industrial boilers in L.A., Orange, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties, with the Sierra Club listed as a defendant.

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.