Aliso Viejo Woman Gets Prison for Series of Arsons for Insurance Payouts

A 41-year-old woman admitted to setting her daughter's room on fire to collect insurance, then doing it again and again and again.

Poor Air Quality Prompts Another No Burn Alert for Aliso Viejo

For the eighth straight day, residents are prohibited from using the fireplace.

Aliso Viejo Youth Pastor Denies Molesting Boys at Church Events

A youth pastor has pleaded not guilty to charges that he sexually assaulted five young boys at church events.

Aliso Viejo Woman Pleads to Setting Her Homes Ablaze for Insurance Money

A 41-year-old woman admitted to setting her daughter's room on fire to collect insurance, then doing it again and again and again.

Water Rescue and Mudslide Follow Year's First Major Storm

Firefighters in Orange County have their hands full helping residents through the first major storm of the year.

OCSD Sweep Nabs Outstanding DUI Violators

Sheriff's task force arrests nine of 36 who skip court appearance or violate probation, but another five turn themselves in afterward.

Arrest Made in Woman's Death

A Santa Ana man was taken into custody on suspicion of murdering a 23-year-old victim, an escort.

Feds Charge Friend Who Allegedly Bought Rifles Used by San Bernardino Shooters

Federal officials say Enrique Marguez Jr. conspired with Syed Farook to commit acts of terrorism.

Aliso Viejo Youth Pastor Accused of Molesting Teen Congregants

Several teens have accused an Aliso Viejo church pastor or inappropriate contact.

Orange County Well-Guarded Against Terrorist Attack, Sheriff Says

The Orange County Sheriff's Department is well trained and evolving to meet the terror threat, Sheriff Sandra Hutchens said.

Video: How to Survive a Mass Shooting

The Federal Bureau of Investigation has released a video teaching how to survive a mass shooting.

Aliso Viejo Police Services' Deputy of the Year Honored

The city's deputy of the year is known for his drive to keep the streets safe, arresting 28 drunken drivers in 2014.

BREAKING: Officer Gunned Down in Brazen Ambush Trained in OC

A Downey police officer, executed while sitting in a parked car, graduated from the Orange County Sheriff’s Department Academy.

Don't Panic! It's Just a Bio-Terror Attack Drill

Emergency responders are participating in a five-day emergency response drill simulating a terrorist attack in OC.

Trial Date Set in Laguna Rape Cases

A 28-year-old Laguna Niguel man is accused of raping women in Laguna Beach and Laguna Niguel.

Man Crushed when Truck Rolls

A 24-year-old man was killed when he was thrown from the bed of a pickup truck after it rolled while off-roading in Trabuco Canyon.

Coto de Caza Attorney Admits to Altering Psych Report for Child Molester

A defense attorney pleaded guilty to submitting a fraudulent psychiatric evaluation to help a client who molested three girls.

Youth Pastor Suspected in Multiple Rapes

Police suspect a youth pastor of raping several women at the church.

Fake Housekeepers Admit to Burglarizing South County Homes

A pair of women who posed as housekeepers to break into South County homes unoticed pleaded guilty to several counts of burglary.

Police Arrest Men Suspected of Throwing Loot from Jewelry Store Robbery onto Freeway

Two men suspected of robbing a Mission Viejo Jewelry Store and then throwing the loot onto the 405 have been arrested.

OC Man Who Attacked Uber Driver 'Appalled' By His Own Behavior

A former Taco Bell executive taped beating an Uber driver has apologized, but the driver is still suing the Newport Beach man.

Man Charged with Making Illegal Contributions in County Supervisors' Race

Prosecutors allege a Fountain Valley man skirted campaign finance laws to help Janet Nguyen’s re-election to the Board of Supervisors.

Suspect in Viral Uber Driver Attack Fired

An Orange County man seen beating an uber driver on camera has been fired from the Taco Bell marketing department.

Video: Taped Attack on Uber Driver Lands OC Man in Jail

An Uber driver said he fought back when an intoxicated passenger attacked him from the back seat.

Doctor's Murder Conviction in OC Overdose Death Is a Statewide First

A doctor's conviction of second-degree murder today in the overdose deaths of three patients sets a California precedent.

County Leaders Spar Over Watchdog Powers

Orange County supervisors and officials from the district attorney and public defenders' offices grapple with oversight amid scandals.

Deputies to Saturate Aliso Viejo with DUI Patrols

Deputies will be out in force this weekend in Aliso Viejo, Laguna Niguel, Laguna Woods and Laguna Hills.

Motorcyclist Killed in Crash with Lexus

A motorcyclist died in a two-vehicle crash at a Paseo De Colinas intersection.

Mrs. Orange County Charged with Child Molestation

The former beauty queen with ties to churches in San Clemente and Irvine is accused of molesting a 4-year-old and making child porn.

Former Mrs. Orange County Arrested for Child Porn

The Irvine woman, 25, also belonged to Latter Day Saints churches in San Clemente and Irvine. Police are seeking additional victims.

Bees Attack Women in Their 70s While on the Golf Course

Laguna Woods attack takes place after lawn mower disrupts hive; one golfer attacked first, the second when she tries to help.

SWAT Fires Tear Gas to Clear Car of Occupant

Concerned he had a firearm, suspect was flushed out by authorities in Laguna Hills.

Tow Truck Flips, Pile-Up Causes SigAlert

Two accidents are tying up local freeways heading into the afternoon rush hour.

Waiting for a Miracle or Closure, At Least

Sheila Tubbs is one of hundreds countywide hoping to discover the fate of a lost loved one at the coroner's Identify the Missing Day.

OCSD Looking for Victims of Child Porn Suspect; Charges Filed

Photographer Christopher A. Brown taught private tumbling lessons. He was arrested at a Newport Beach shopping center.

Live Wires, Angry Bees Complicate Crash Rescue Effort

Would-be good Samaritans were repeatedly stung as they tried to rescue a driver who crashed into a light pole, disturbing a swarm of bees.

Conviction Unlikely if Laguna Niguel Murder Tried as Hate Crime, Prosecutor Says

The family of an man allegedly slain by a white supremacist in a bar fight has asked that his killer be charged with a hate crime.

Drunk Driver Convicted of Killing Woman Walking with Grandson

It took a jury about three hours to convict the repeat drunk driver in the San Clemente 4th of July fatality

Man Charged in Attempted Rape of Jogger

A 22-year-old man has been charged with attempting to kidnap and sexually assault a jogger at Aliso and Wood Canyons Regional Park.

Police Seek Victims of Photographer/Tumbling Coach Accused of Molestation

Orange County Sheriff's detectives are asking anyone to come forward who may have been victimized by a photographer accused of abuse.