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• Statewide CHP Maximum Enforcement Period begins at 6 p.m. tonight and will target drunk drivers

  20-06-2026 22:41 via newsantaana.com
  
  The California Highway Patrol (CHP) has officially launched a statewide Maximum Enforcement Period (MEP) targeting impaired drivers. The emergency surge is in strict effect starting at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, June 20, through 5:59 a.m. on Sunday, June 21. Motorists and passengers across California are heavily reminded by state officials to remain responsible, plan ahead…
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• Irvine Police track down an L.A. identity thief and arrest him in Hollywood

  20-06-2026 22:31 via newsantaana.com
  
  A Los Angeles man is facing felony identity theft charges after Irvine Police Department detectives tracked him down in Hollywood for allegedly stealing a credit card from a hiker’s vehicle and embarking on a $1,600 shopping spree. The suspect, identified as 55-year-old Hernan Reyes Correa, allegedly targeted a vehicle on June 3 at an Irvine trailhead while the victim was away on a hike.
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• Irvine bicyclist killed in hit and run collision in Santa Ana

  20-06-2026 22:17 via newsantaana.com
  
  A 60-year-old cyclist, Francois Primeau of Irvine, was struck and killed by a motorist who fled the scene in an intersection collision. The Santa Ana Police Department (SAPD) is requesting public assistance to identify the driver responsible for the crash. On Friday evening, June 19, 2026, at approximately 6:15 p.m., emergency dispatchers received multiple calls reporting a vehicle-versus…
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• Police seized drugs and weapons from an O.C. probationer after an e-bike chase

  19-06-2026 20:39 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Fountain Valley Police Department recently demonstrated the high value of proactive policing after an alert officer recognized a wanted probationer with outstanding warrants roaming the streets. What began as a routine visual recognition quickly escalated into a high-speed pursuit and a major tactical raid, ultimately taking dangerous weapons and illicit narcotics off the street.
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• K-9 police dog makes a huge cocaine bust at a north O.C. traffic stop

  19-06-2026 20:03 via newsantaana.com
  
  A standard traffic enforcement stop turned into a major narcotics operation when a sharp-nosed police K-9 uncovered a massive hidden drug supply. The Placentia Police Department reported that Officer Irvine and his canine partner, K-9 Enzo, pulled over a vehicle last night for a standard vehicle code violation. During the roadside investigation, K-9 Enzo alerted officers to the vehicle’s…
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• Jim’s Original, Chicago hot dog institution, officially expands to Orange

  18-06-2026 18:16 via newsantaana.com
  
  Jim’s Original, the legendary 87-year-old Chicago hot dog and sausage institution, has officially made its highly anticipated West Coast debut in Orange, California. The iconic stand launched with a soft opening on Thursday, June 11, 2026, followed by its official grand opening on Saturday, June 13, 2026. Located at 214 North Tustin Street, the new spot drew massive crowds with lines stretching…
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• Nara Organics Infant Formula pulled nationwide over Botulism outbreak

  18-06-2026 17:51 via newsantaana.com
  
  The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have launched a multi-state investigation into a cluster of infant botulism cases. The outbreak is linked directly to Nara Organics Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula (powdered). On June 13, 2026, the manufacturer issued a voluntary nationwide…
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• Booting politics out of healthcare: why stripping OC Supervisors from CalOptima is long overdue

  18-06-2026 16:23 via newsantaana.com
  
  State Assemblymember Avelino Valencia has introduced a crucial amendment to Assembly Bill 2194 to remove Orange County supervisors from the CalOptima Health board. The bold legislative move aims to completely depoliticize the agency by stripping county supervisors of their automatic board seats and removing their power to appoint other directors. For years, local politicians have treated the…
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• Irvine dog trainer found guilty in horrific heat stroke deaths of 11 dogs

  18-06-2026 15:58 via newsantaana.com
  
  An Orange County jury has convicted an Irvine dog trainer and his girlfriend in connection with the tragic deaths of 11 dogs left to die in a hot van. Kwong (Tony) Chun Sit, 54, operator of Happy K9 Academy, was found guilty of 11 felony counts of animal cruelty alongside multiple evidence-destruction charges. His girlfriend, Tingfeng Liu, 24, was convicted for her role in helping cover up…
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• Santa Ana Police seek couple in stolen credit card fraud and retail theft

  18-06-2026 15:40 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Santa Ana Police Department has issued a public appeal for assistance following a high-value retail theft and confrontation earlier this month. Authorities have released surveillance footage of a male and female suspect who allegedly utilized a stolen credit card to target a local business, leaving a neighborhood shop owner with hundreds of dollars in financial losses.
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• L.A. man arrested after burglary at an Irvine home

  18-06-2026 00:11 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Irvine Police Department’s swift response to an ongoing break-in led to the immediate arrest of a Los Angeles man on Monday. The incident occurred on Martin, where a homeowner returned home to discover their sliding glass door wide open. Upon investigating, the resident spotted an unknown male fleeing the property. The victim immediately contacted the Irvine Police Department.
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• Santa Ana’s $786M budget: protecting wasteful spending on the taxpayer’s dime

  18-06-2026 00:03 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved a balanced $786 million budget for the 2026-27 fiscal year on Tuesday, June 16, 2026. While city officials are spinning the $435 million general fund budget as a win for neighborhoods, a closer look reveals a troubling reality. Instead of making tough, necessary spending cuts to fix a projected $13 million deficit, city leaders chose to…
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• Safety 2026: global leaders gather in Anaheim to shape workplace safety

  17-06-2026 22:33 via newsantaana.com
  
  The American Society of Safety Professionals (ASSP) kicked off its highly anticipated Safety 2026 Conference + Expo at the Anaheim Convention Center on Monday, June 15, and the massive industry event continues today. Bringing together global leaders, breakthrough technical innovations, and critical conversations, the conference runs through this afternoon, Wednesday, June 17…
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• Mismatched license plate leads to three arrests in Irvine

  17-06-2026 20:45 via newsantaana.com
  
  A routine patrol by the Irvine Police Department quickly escalated into a sweep of serious criminal allegations after an automated technological alert flagged a suspicious vehicle. Officers initiated a traffic stop on a vehicle after learning that its attached license plate belonged to a completely different automobile. While a mismatched plate is a common red flag for law enforcement…
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• Deputies stop teen on illegal electric motorcycle in Santa Ana

  17-06-2026 20:33 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Patrol division recently intercepted a juvenile riding an illegal electric motorcycle near Foothill High School in unincorporated Santa Ana. The minor was stopped for riding without a helmet and wearing AirPods in both ears. Upon inspection, deputies discovered the vehicle was a high-powered electric motorcycle producing roughly 2,400…
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• Real-time GPS tracking leads to arrest of Coastal O.C. e-bike thief

  17-06-2026 20:26 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Huntington Beach Police Department (HBPD) successfully arrested a bicycle thief after deploying strategically targeted anti-theft technology in coastal Orange County. A suspect targeted what appeared to be an unattended electric bicycle and rode away, unaware that dispatchers were tracking his exact coordinates in real time. Dispatchers quickly guided patrol officers directly to his location…
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• 22-year-old fatally shot in Tustin after online deal turns deadly

  17-06-2026 20:20 via newsantaana.com
  
  Two suspects have been arrested following the tragic fatal shooting of a 22-year-old man during an online marketplace transaction in Tustin, California. The incident occurred on Sunday evening, June 14, 2026, in a residential neighborhood lined with apartment complexes just north of the 5 Freeway. According to reports from the Tustin Police Department and local media outlets like…
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• Garden Grove Police crack down on dangerous trucks in massive multi-agency checkpoint

  17-06-2026 20:10 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Garden Grove Police Department (GGPD) recently completed a massive commercial vehicle enforcement checkpoint that removed 16 dangerous trucks from local roads. Operating in close collaboration with nearly a dozen Southern California law enforcement agencies, the multi-jurisdictional crackdown targeted commercial vehicle compliance to drastically improve regional roadway safety. By the end of…
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• Ontario man arrested for DUI after crashing into a utility pole in Costa Mesa

  16-06-2026 01:03 via newsantaana.com
  
  A Costa Mesa intersection was left in darkness Friday night after an accused drunk driver crashed into a utility pole, knocking out power to the area and damaging critical traffic infrastructure, according to the Costa Mesa Police Department. Around 10:10 p.m., police officers near Newport Boulevard and Wilson Street reported hearing a loud noise resembling a blown transformer…
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• OC approves creek herbicide pause: Wagner and Foley clash over next steps

  16-06-2026 00:20 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Orange County Board of Supervisors approved a one-year pilot program to halt routine herbicide spraying in San Juan and Trabuco Creeks, sparking a fierce debate over policy ownership and public transparency between Supervisors Don Wagner and Katrina Foley. The decision comes after months of intense community backlash and competing directives regarding chemical pest management.
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• Community tip leads to swift arrest of Lake Forest man in fatal Irvine hit-and-run

  15-06-2026 23:39 via newsantaana.com
  
  A tragic hit-and-run collision in Irvine has ended in an arrest thanks to a crucial tip from an alert community member, according to the Irvine Police Department. The Irvine Police Department announced the arrest of 25-year-old Felix Murillo of Lake Forest, following an intensive investigation by the department’s Major Accident Investigation Team (MAIT). Murillo was booked into the Orange…
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• Orange County deputies arrest fleeing crash driver on DUI and outstanding warrant charges

  15-06-2026 23:30 via newsantaana.com
  
  Orange County Sheriff’s Department North Patrol deputies recently arrested a suspected DUI driver after they fled the scene of a car crash and returned to find law enforcement waiting. The incident began when deputies responded to assist the California Highway Patrol (CHP) with a vehicle collision. Following the crash, the driver initially fled the area. However…
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• Orange County man arrested for murder after fatal courtyard vehicle strike

  15-06-2026 23:18 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Orange Police Department has arrested 28-year-old Abrahan Perez following a fatal intentional vehicle strike that left one man dead late Saturday evening. On June 13, 2026, at approximately 10:28 p.m., police officers responded to reports of a physical altercation in the 600 block of South Fashion Park. Witnesses reported that a fight broke out in the area, but Perez fled the…
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• O.C. deputies arrest juvenile with stolen handgun in Anaheim gang investigation

  15-06-2026 20:29 via newsantaana.com
  
  Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) North Operations deputies recently arrested a juvenile in an unincorporated area of Anaheim after a vandalism investigation uncovered a loaded, out-of-state stolen firearm and ammunition. Deputies patrolling the area—which is known for ongoing gang activity—initially contacted two juveniles after spotting fresh graffiti and evidence of property…
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• Teen dead following domestic dispute and officer-involved shooting in Santa Ana

  15-06-2026 18:32 via newsantaana.com
  
  Police officers responded to an apartment in the 3400 block of S. Main Street at approximately 10:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 14, 2026. A resident reported that his girlfriend’s teenage son was under the influence, destroying property, and had stabbed him with a knife, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On Sunday, June 14, 2026, at approximately 10:26 p.m.
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• International fugitive wanted for O.C. murder captured in Laos and returned to California for trial

  12-06-2026 22:52 via newsantaana.com
  
  An eight-year international manhunt has ended with the capture of a South Korean national accused of orchestrating a botched murder-for-hire plot and later executing a second man. Myung Jin Kim, 31, was apprehended by Laotian authorities for immigration violations in late May after being caught using fraudulent travel documents. He was flown back to Los Angeles International Airport on Wednesday…
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• The Santa Ana Police are conducting a CDL and DUI Checkpoint tonight

  12-06-2026 22:47 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Santa Ana Police Department will conduct a driving under the influence (DUI) and driver’s license checkpoint tonight, Friday, June 12, 2026. The operation will begin at 6:00 p.m. and conclude at 1:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location within the city limits. Police select these locations based on historical data regarding impaired driving crashes and arrests, with the primary objective of…
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• Elderly Santa Ana pedestrian dies after being struck by vehicle

  12-06-2026 02:31 via newsantaana.com
  
  A tragic pedestrian accident in Santa Ana has claimed the life of a 78-year-old local resident, highlighting the ongoing dangers pedestrians face on local roadways. On June 10, 2026, at approximately 7:10 a.m., the Santa Ana Police Department received multiple emergency calls regarding a vehicle-versus-pedestrian collision in a residential area at the intersection of W. Keller Avenue and S.
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• The Santa Ana Police seek two more suspects in the fatal shooting of an innocent bystander

  12-06-2026 02:20 via newsantaana.com
  
  The Santa Ana Police Department is seeking the public’s help to solve a tragic 2022 shooting that claimed the life of an innocent bystander, Maria Del Refugio Mora, 36-years-old. The incident occurred on Sunday, December 4, 2022, at approximately 4:27 p.m. in the area of 1400 S. Cypress Street. Upon responding to reports of gunfire, police officers located 43-year-old Maria Del…
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• Orange County executive arrested in stunning $100M bank fraud scheme

  10-06-2026 17:25 via newsantaana.com
  
  A Newport Beach business executive was arrested following a federal criminal complaint charging him with orchestrating a massive bank fraud scheme that defrauded a financial institution out of nearly $100 million. Mahender Makhijani, a 44-year-old lawful permanent resident from India residing in the affluent community of Corona del Mar, California, was taken into custody by federal…
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