Trial Begins For South OC Man Charged With Threatening Judge

The 33-year-old former Laguna Niguel man is on trial for allegedly sending threatening emails to the county courts in 2023.

Suspect Crashes In High-Speed Dana Point Pursuit: OCDA

The regular traffic stop on Pacific Coast Highway quickly escalated when the driver peeled off from deputies, authorities said.

Man Suspected Of Hit-And-Run That Killed Teen Boy Charged With Second-Degree Murder In OC

A 59-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was charged Thursday with second-degree murder for the hit-and-run death of a 13-year-old boy.

300 Pounds Of Meth, Cocaine Seized In South OC By Border Patrol Agents

The seizures come after a series of enforcement activities that took place amid the lengthy government shut down.

Suspect In Crash That Killed Dana Point Teen Was On Probation For DUI, Police Say

A GoFundMe account was created to help benefit the family of the 13-year-old boy who was killed in the crash.

Hit-And-Run Driver Charged With Murder After 13-Year-Old Killed In OC Crash

The driver has two prior arrests on suspicion of driving under the influence and was on probation, according to police.

13-Year-Old Boy Killed In Hit-And-Run Crash In Dana Point; Driver Arrested: Police

The crash was reported at around 8:45 a.m. Tuesday in the City of Dana Point.

Fiery Crash Snarls Ortega Highway Traffic, Injures 1 Amid Rain

The crash was reported at 10:56 a.m. Friday and slowed traffic on the highway for several miles, authorities said.

Man, 71, Killed By Hit-And-Run Driver In Dana Point; South OC Man Arrested

A 71-year-old La Verne man died of his injuries after he was struck by a car in Dana Point.

Watch: Massive Muddy River Floods Popular South OC Surf Spot After Rain: Report

The first winter storm of the season created flooding in certain regions — including the San Juan Creek, according to Surfer.

AlertOC Drill Scheduled In Dana Point: What To Know

Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week.

South OC Man Scammed $62.5M From Clients Via Ponzi Scheme, DoJ Says

The private equity firm claimed to offer unsecured, high-yield promissory notes backed by investments in Broadway musicals and more.

Laguna Niguel Fire Map: See Beacon Fire Perimeter, Evacuation Areas

The fire broke out amid one of the summer's hottest heat waves and threatened nearby structures in Laguna Niguel.

'Fast-Moving' Blaze Burns Near Laguna Niguel Homes; OC Firefighters Attack

The Beacon Fire was a reported four acres and ignited amid arid, hot weather and dry winds, according to authorities.

OC High School Coach Groomed Teen Girl, Carried On Relationship: OCSD

A Dana Hills High School basketball coach was arrested Wednesday on suspicion of having a sexual relationship with an teenage girl.

Dana Hills High School Coach Accused Of Sexual Relationship With Teen

A 44-year-old basketball coach arrested Wednesday also coaches a club in San Juan Capistrano, leading police to seek additional victims.

Drivers Do Donuts At South OC High School, Lead Police On 145+ MPH Chase: CHP

A 20-year-old San Juan Capistrano resident was arrested after leading police on the high-speed chase in south Orange County.

Laguna Niguel Lake Fish Die Off; Officials Seek Answers

Roughly 500 fish were impacted by the die-off, leaving concerned citizens and park officials scratching their heads.

South OC Man Accused Of Ramming Into Nightclub Crowd Faces 37 Counts Of Attempted Murder

“When he drove that car onto that sidewalk, he aimed it at a whole sea of pedestrians," LA County District Attorney Nathan Hochman said.

South OC Pair Arrested For Gunpoint Robbery That Critically Injured Man, Police Say

A man and woman from south Orange County are facing multiple felony charges after robbing a man at gunpoint, police said.

Man Missing For Days In South OC; Police Seek Public's Help

Anyone with information about his whereabouts is asked to call the sheriff's department.

2 Arrested For Theft In Dana Point: OCSD

A man and woman were arrested Thursday for stealing two Yeti coolers, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.

OC Hit-And-Run Suspect At Large As Man Fights For Life

Orange County Sheriff's deputies sought the public's help in finding a hit-and-run driver who left a pedestrian fighting for his life.

Father Fighting For His Life In Dana Point Hit-And-Run: How To Help

Dan Luong was walking his dog in Dana Point when he was struck and critically injured by a hit-and-run driver on June 27.

Going On Vacation? Let Your Dana Point Police Services Officers Know

This isn't 'Home Alone,' but an opportunity to ensure someone has your back while you're away.

Missing Fisherman Found Near Catalina Island

Authorities were searching Wednesday for a man who disappeared overnight while fishing somewhere off the coast of Dana Point.

Man, 71, Pleads Guilty For Molesting 2 Girls He Was Related To

A 71-year-old man pleaded guilty Thursday and was sentenced to prison for molesting two relatives in Laguna Niguel.

Solo Crash Kills Man, Shuts Down Ortega Highway

A man was killed Monday morning in a single- vehicle crash on Ortega Highway in San Juan Capistrano.

Community Mourns For Teen Killed In Fatal Crash In Dana Point

A 16-year-old driver was killed, and several were injured, when the truck they were riding in crashed into a tree in Dana Point.

Teen Driver Killed, 5 Hospitalized In Dana Point Crash

The crash was reported shortly before noon Tuesday at Dana Point Harbor Drive and Island Way, near Baby Beach.

Gas Leak Reported In Dana Point: Advisory

The leak was reported shortly after 9 a.m. Tuesday in the City of Dana Point, authorities said.

Knife-Wielding Woman Shot By OC Deputies In Dana Point

A knife-wielding woman was shot by Orange County sheriff's deputies in Dana Point early Friday morning, police said.

Shots Fired In Dana Point During Deputy-Involved Shooting: OCSD

The deputy-involved shooting was reported around 4:10 a.m. Friday in the City of Dana Point.

Minor Arrested For Stealing Vehicle, Leading Police On Chase In OC

The minor was arrested after deputies were notified of a theft at the Ritz-Carlton Hotel Monday at around 8 p.m., authorities said.

1 Dead In 5 Freeway Crash In South OC: CHP

A person involved in a crash on the Interstate 5 Freeway in San Juan Capistrano died later at a hospital Sunday.

Motorcyclist Dies When Bike Collides With Tree In San Juan Capistrano

The fatal crash was reported at 1:38 p.m. Thursday, March 20 near the Interstate 5 Freeway in San Juan Capistrano.

Manhunt Ends With Arrest Of Police Assault Suspect In South OC

A 35-year-old man suspected of stabbing an Orange County Sheriff's deputy in the neck was arrested Wednesday.

Manhunt On For Suspect Who Stabbed Deputy In Orange County

An Orange County Sheriff's deputy was reportedly stabbed in the neck by the suspect, who was last seen in San Clemente.

Assault Suspect At Large In San Clemente Near High School

A man believed to have assaulted a police officer was being sought by Orange County Sheriff's deputies Tuesday afternoon.

Police Investigate Report Of Men Pursuing Woman On Jog In South OC

Orange County Sheriff's deputies are investigating an incident reported Wednesday night in the City of Dana Point.