Another Pedestrian Killed in Newport Beach

A San Francisco man was killed while crossing MacArthur Boulevard Saturday night, less than a week after another pedestrian fatality.

Suspected Car Thief Crashes into Sevice Station During Police Chase

The driver of a stolen truck allegedly tried to escape pursuing deputies and plowed into a service station at El Toro and Trabuco Roads.

Police to Hold DUI Checkpoint in Newport Beach

Deputies will be on the lookout for drunken drivers in Newport Beach Friday.

Dana Point Man Pleads Guilty in $16 Million Ponzi Scheme

The 60-year-old Monarch Beach resident faces 40 years in prison.

Trial Delayed for Defendent in Crossbow Shooting/Police Chase

Trial is delayed for a shooting suspect who allegedly led police on a chase crashing through the gates of the nuclear generating station.

Coroner Identifies Diver Who Drowned at Crystal Cove

Authorities identified a 27-year-old man who died while freediving 400 yards off the coast.

Freediver Dies at Crystal Cove

A young freediver died in the water about 400 yards offshore at Crystal Cove State Park.

Trabucco Teen Sentenced for Trying to Murder His Sleeping Father

A 19-year-old Trabuco man will go to prison for the brutal hammer attack on his sleeping father, a reserve sheriff's officer.

Hate Crimes Drop in Orange County

Hate crime is down in Orange County, but blacks continue to bear the brunt of attacks.

Police Deny Conspiring to Hush News of Armed Felon at Disneyland Esplanade

Authorities did not make news of the arrest public for a month.

Uber Hired Drivers Convicted of Murder, Sexual Assault, Identity Theft: Prosecutors

Prosecutors report that Uber’s background check process fails to uncover many categories of sex offenders.

Burst Main Submerges Cars in Underground Newport Garage

About one million gallons of water submerged an underground office center parking garage.

Charges Dropped Against Man Accused of Murdering Civic Leader

The death of witnesses in the 1978 cold case murder is forcing prosecutors to temporarily drop charges while investigating further.

Hearing to Determine if 1978 Murder Case Goes Forward

A court hearing will be held Tuesday to determine if a convicted murderer will be tried in the 1978 stabbing death of a community leader.

Wildfires Trigger Smoke Advisory

Three wildfires circling the region are affecting air quality in the region.

Coroner Identifies Mission Viejo Drowning Victim

A fifty-two-year-old woman drowned in Mission Viejo Sunday.

Family of Nine Hospitalized in Trabuco Canyon Rollover

Three of the family members, including a teenager and four-year-old boy, suffered traumatic injuries.

Deputies to Swarm South County with DUI Patrols

Orange County sheriff's deputies will deploy DUI saturation patrols in three south county cities.

Hit and Run Driver Leaves Teenage Girl Fighting for Life

The driver of a light Mercedes that struck a 14-year-old cyclist and fled the scene in Newport Beach, turned himself in, police say.

Heat Wave Survival Tips

With temperatures 10 degrees above normal forecast over the next several days, authorities are warning residents to take precautions.

Police Detain Suspects Newport Beach Movie Theater Scare

Police are interviewing four suspects who allegedly terrified a movie audience by revving a leaf blower inside the theater during a film.

Retired Detective Indicted in South County Bank Robberies

The RSM resident and retired LAPD detective allegedly has a gambling problem as well as a storied career handling notorious crimes.

Newport Businessman Guilty of Selling Date Rape Drug as 'Mood Enhancer'

A Newport business owner manufactured and mislabeled the date rap drug as Potion 9, selling it online through supplement companies.

Convinced He's Tarzan, Man Tries to Break into Zoo's Monkey Exhibits, Police Say

A shirtless man, allegedly on drugs, identified himself as Tarzan and tried to break into the Santa Ana Zoo's monkey exhibit, police say.

Tutor Gets Jail in Corona del Mar Cheating Scandal

A tutor paid to change student grades in Corona del Mar High School hacking has been sentenced to jail.

Obstetrician Sentenced for Hiding Offshore Bank Account

A Laguna Beach obstetrician and gynecologist diverted at least $8 million to an undeclared bank account in Luxembourg.

Local Firefighters Called to Battle Wildfires Raging Statewide

As the governor declares of a state of emergency, local firefighters are helping to contain the 18 wildfires currently plaguing California.

Captured on Camera: Dramatic Moments from California's Wildfires

Photos from residents, firefighters and local photographers document the devastation caused by our most recent wildfires.

Local Firefighters and Equipment Sent to Battle NorCal Wildfires

One firefighter has been killed, homes and outbuildings burned, thousands of acres blackened--with new evacuations ordered Saturday night.

Sheriff's Deputy Fires Gun in Laguna Woods

A police chase went through Laguna Hills and Aliso Viejo.

Police Say This Man is a Thief: Help Catch Him

Do you recognize the man in these surveillance photos?

2 LA Gang Members Guilty of Orange County Home Invasions

Victims ranging in age from 22 to 90 were tied up during the robberies.

'Snowbird Bandit' is Retired LAPD Detective: Authorities

Family members turned him in, according to the sheriff's department.

Authorities Determine Laguna Hills Woman's Cause of Death

Her body was found near San Juan Capistrano, but her car was in Aliso Viejo.

I-10 Bridge Collapse: Long-Term Closure Possible

“If you don’t have to go, don’t go,” said a Caltrans spokeswoman. Alternate routes are listed.

State Finds More Drivers Texting Behind the Wheel

Tickets for texting while driving increased 35 percent this year during Distracted Driving Awareness Month.

15 Freeway Reopens After Wildfire Sends Drivers Running for Life

The Freeway connecting Southern California to Las Vegas was scorched but is now reopened.

Video: Wildfire Shuts Down Freeway, Torches Cars

A dramatic scene unfolded as a wildfire ripped across the 15 Freeway, burning cars and shutting down the freeway connecting OC to Vegas.

Con Man Loses Gamble on 'Miracle' Trial, Gets 20 Years for Ponzi Scheme

A Dana Point man who duped investors with a phony clothing company had turned down a five-year plea offer only to get 20 years in prison.

Tropical Storm to Bring Humidity, Chance of Rain

The weekend will be cloudy and muggy with a chance of rain and lightning and thunderstorms, forecasters predict.