South OC Man Involved In Sports Betting Scandal Agrees To Plead Guilty

The OC man agreed to plead guilty to charges stemming from the scandal that involved the interpreter for Dodgers player Shohei Ohtani.

South OC Man Sentenced For Molesting 2 Underage Family Members

A 48-year-old has been sentenced to 12 years in prison for molesting two girls he is related to in Dana Point.

Worker Killed By Tow Truck On 5 Freeway While Picking Up Trash

A Caltrans worker was fatally struck by a tow truck Monday while trying to pick up trash on the 5 Freeway.

1 Killed In Dump Truck Crash On 5 Freeway In South OC: SigAlert

The crash was reported at 9:39 a.m. on the 5 Freeway traveling northbound through South Orange County, authorities.

Man Who Set Brush Fires In South OC Arrested, OC Sheriff Says

A 29-year-old San Juan Capistrano man was arrested Thursday morning on suspicion of setting at least 10 fires in south Orange County.

Dog Found Dead After Fire At Orange County Home

Residents were evacuated but a dog found inside the house did not survive, according to authorities.

Man Who Decapitated Mom, Dad In South OC Home Due In Court, Police Say

The 41-year-old South OC man is accused of decapitating his mother and father as well as their dog in a mobile home.

Son Decapitated And Mutilated Parents And Dog: OC Sheriff

Orange County sheriff's deputies have released new details in Tuesday's slaying of an elderly couple in South Orange County.

2 Killed In South OC Home; Deputies Shoot Suspect

A 77-year-old man and a 79-year-old woman were found dead Tuesday morning in their south Orange County home.

Brush Fire Erupts Near South OC Beach Friday: OCFA

The brush fire was reported burning on the hillside near Baby Beach in Dana Point.

2 South OC Fires Likely 'Set Intentionally' : OCFA

OCFA Firefighters made quick work of two small blazes set in the hills near San Juan Capistrano, which erupted Tuesday evening.

OC K-9s Injured Searching For Victims Of New Mexico Wildfires

K-9 officers Mia, Keres, Mazie and their handlers were sent to New Mexico to search through burned-out homes for fire victims.

Woman, 21, Found After She Was Reported Missing In South OC

The Orange County Sheriff's Department sought the public's help Tuesday in locating a 21-year-old woman who was last seen in San Clemente.

Laguna Niguel Man Charged With Shooting At Sheriff's Helicopter

Police say the man was drunkenly celebrating his birthday when he grew upset and began shooting inside his home and at a circling helicopter

Shark Attacks Up In U.S.: How Common Is It In CA?

In 2023, at least 36 people were bitten by sharks in the United States. See how California ranked.

Crash Kills Motorist, Shuts Down South OC Street: OCSD

The crash was reported at 7:17 p.m. Thursday and resulted in the death of one motorcyclist, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.

South OC Beach Reopens After 'Aggressive' Shark Knocks Surfer

The shark sighting prompted authorities to close the coastline during a busy Memorial Day weekend.

'Aggressive Shark' Prompts Ocean Access Closure In Orange County

Beachgoers can sit on the sand but all water activities are banned in San Clemente, officials said.

OC Deputies Seek To ID Jane Doe Found On Ortega Highway

A new rendering of the victim was released in hopes that authorities may identify the young woman after she was found dead in 2006.

House Fire Swiftly Knocked Down In South OC: OCFA

Orange County firefighters made quick work of a house fire in Laguna Niguel on Sunday.

Train Collides With Car In South Orange County: OCFA

The crash was reported in San Juan Capistrano on Thursday shortly before noon, the Orange County Fire Authority said.

Fire Destroys Portion Of South OC Home, 1 Person Detained

Firefighters managed to save a portion of the coastal home, though damages were expected to range between $750,000 and $1 million.

$50K Rewards Offered For OC Slayings Of Teacher And Teen

Alan Schwalbe​ was killed inside his home more than 30 years ago. New technology prompted the reopening of the case, but it's gone cold.

South OC Doctor Sentenced For Strangling Wife To Death

The fertility doctor was sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for killing his wife in their San Clemente home.

South OC Man Charged In Police Stand-Off

The Laguna Niguel man who was involved in a standoff with Orange County sheriff's deputies was charged Tuesday with attempted murder.

Horse Stuck In Ditch Rescued By Firefighters In South OC

A 10-year-old horse named Nala was rescued by firefighters in South Orange County after she fell into a ditch.

South Orange County Neighborhood On Lockdown After Man Fires Rifle

The Laguna Niguel man was arrested after a brief stand-off with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

Man Who Threatened To Kill Judge Finally Arrested, FBI Says

The former Laguna Niguel resident was charged last year of threatening to kill a sitting judge but remained at large until this week.

Mansions Overlooking Eroding Dana Point Cliffside Deemed Safe For Now

The multi-million dollar homes on the Dana Point coast appeared to be in danger of collapsing due to a landslide over the weekend.

Landslide Dumps More Dirt In South OC, Affecting Tidepools: Report

A cul-de-sac on Avenida Columbo in San Clemente dropped about five feet and sent mud and debris at least 150 feet below, reports said.

More Landslides In South OC Shut Down Popular Beach Trail

New landslides along the coast of South Orange County have prompted more closures of a popular beach trail in the area.

South OC Elementary School Locked Down Due To Intruder

A San Clemente elementary school was locked down Tuesday afternoon after an unknown man was reported on the campus.

Rollover Crash Shuts Down PCH In Dana Point: OCSD

The crash was reported at 10:02 a.m. on Crown Valley Parkway, between Sea Island Drive and Pacific Coast Highway.

Man Who Beat OC Punk Drummer To Death Sentenced

The suspect killed his friend in a dispute over whether Los Angeles or Orange County was better, according to the defense.

Punk Drummer Killed In Fight Over Whether LA Or OC Is Better: Lawyer

The man scheduled to be sentenced over the beating death of his friend faces 15 years to life in prison next week.

Man Who Fatally Beat Dana Point Drummer Pleads Guilty

A 38-year-old man pleaded guilty Tuesday to fatally beating a drummer for a local punk rock band in Anaheim.

Man Stabbed 18-Year-Old In Groin In South Orange County, Deputies Say

The 18-year-old suspect was arrested on suspicion of fatally stabbing another 18-year-old in the groin in San Clemente.

No Charges In OC Investigation Of NBA Star Over Underage Relationship

Newport Beach police investigated allegations of an inappropriate relationship between Thunder guard Josh Giddey and a teen.

Deputies Search For Man Last Seen On A Sailboat Right Before A Storm Near Catalina Island

Anyone with information should call deputies at (323) 890-5500. Anonymous tips can be submitted to Crime Stoppers via their website.

Convicted Laguna Niguel Rug Merchant Faces 15 Years To Life

The Laguna Niguel former rug merchant was convicted of sexually assaulting two women at his South Orange County rug galleries in 2010.