12-Foot Waves Possible In Dana Point This Weekend: Surf Advisory

The surf advisory comes after a massive rogue wave hit the coast of Ventura, hospitalizing eight people.

South OC Doctor Killed Wife, Staged Death As Accident, Prosecutors Say

Prosecutors said the fertility doctor was "smacking around" his wife before strangling her and staging her death as an accident.

Dana Point Man Who Drew Swastika On Latina Mural Sentenced

The south Orange County man pleaded guilty Friday for defacing a landmark mural in Costa Mesa with white supremacist messages.

Dana Point Man Gets Jail Time For Racist Defacing Of Mural

The defaced mural is well known in the community and spans over 70 feet of a block wall and honors immigrant Latina women.

Landslide Closes South OC Beach Trail

The small landslide prompted San Clemente city officials to close a popular trail flanking the city's coast.

Doctor Strangled Wife, Staged Death In South OC, Prosecutor Says

The defendant's attorney said the San Clemente doctor had no part in the incident and characterized her death as a "horrible accident."

Big Rig Slams Truck, Kills 1 In South OC

At least one person was killed in the fatal crash that was reported on the 5 Freeway in south Orange County.

Man Sentenced For Sex Attacks On 88-Year-Old South OC Woman

The 54-year-old man was sentenced to 87 years to life in prison for the 2019 attack.

Man Killed In South OC DUI Crash, Volunteer Firefighter Arrested

A Colorado man with experience as a volunteer firefighter was arrested on suspicion of DUI and murder after his car crashed in Dana Point.

South OC Man Convicted Of Raping 2 Women At Laguna Beach Shop

A rug merchant from Laguna Niguel was convicted Monday of sexually assaulting two women in his store more than a decade ago.

South OC Rug Merchant Charged With Sex Crimes Against 4 Starts Trial

The former merchant was accused of sexually assaulting four women he was doing business with in his store.

Firefighter Involved In Deadly Hit-And-Run In South OC Indicted

A veteran firefighter with the Orange County Fire Authority was indicted on a felony charge for a fatal hit-and-run in Dana Point.

Fugitive Who Threatened OC Judge Sought After Escape To Mexico

Orange County authorities are still searching for a former Laguna Niguel man accused of threatening a mass shooting at a county courthouse.

3-Car Crash Kills 1 In South Orange County

A person was killed Sunday morning in a three-vehicle crash on the Interstate 5 Freeway in San Clemente.

South OC Man Accused Of Threatening Judge Charged By Feds

The former Laguna Niguel resident allegedly threatened to kill a sitting judge who presided over a family court matter in 2019.

County Sues Edison For South OC Wildfires, Alleging Negligence

Orange County filed two lawsuits against SoCal Edison, alleging negligence in the 2020 Silverado Fire and the 2022 Coastal Fire.

Two Men Charged With Stealing From Elderly Victims In South OC

Investigators allege two men followed victims home from the bank in South Orange County, robbing them of thousands of dollars.

Dana Point Emergency Responders Lauded as 'Harbor Heroes'

The Dana Point City Council recently congratulated members of the OCSD and OCFA for saving the life of a woman at the harbor.

Fire Engulfs South OC Apartment Building, Injures 1

One person was injured in the 2nd alarm fire, the Orange County Fire Authority reported.

Flooding Possible In Dana Point This Weekend: Where To Get Sandbags

The flood watch comes as Hurricane Hilary is expected to bring a surge in rainfall across Southern California.

5 Arrests Made In String Of Retail Thefts Across OC, In Laguna Niguel

The three men and two women were arrested in connection with several commercial burglaries of UPS stores throughout south Orange County.

County OKs $1.7M In Funding For Anti-Fentanyl Program

The Orange County Board of Supervisors Tuesday approved funding for a variety of approaches intended to reduce fentanyl abuse.

Man Gets Life In Prison For Maritime Killing Off Coast Of Dana Point

A 42-year-old Fountain Valley man was sentenced Monday to life in federal prison for killing a friend on a lobster fishing boat in 2021.

Big Rigs Crash In South OC Late Thursday Morning, 1 Injured

The crash was reported injured at least one person in San Clemente and apparently involved a FedEx truck, UPS truck and a BMW.

Car Fire Stalls Traffic On 5 Freeway Friday Morning: SigAlert

The car fire was reported at 9:40 a.m. on the Interstate 5 Freeway traveling southbound through Orange County, authorities say.

Striking Photos Capture Flames Of Laguna Fire Tuesday

As of Wednesday morning, the fire that burned in a ravine in south Orange County was completely contained and monitored by authorities.

Crews Battle 4-Acre Brush Fire In Laguna Niguel Tuesday

Orange County firefighters reported that the vegetation fire that ignited in Laguna Niguel Tuesday was 80 percent contained by 8:27 p.m.

Train Service To Resume Through OC After Landslides, Emergency Work

The train service has been halted since early June due to debris and dirt falling on the tracks from an unstable hillside above.

Authorities Seek Tips On South OC Stabbing Suspect

The photo is fuzzy, but it tells the story of someone in the area after the San Juan Capistrano fatal stabbing from January.

OC Beaches Trashed After July 4 Celebrations Clear: Report

Volunteers set out July 5 armed with gloves and garbage bags to clean up the countless pieces of litter and trash on Orange County's shores.

'Aggressive' Sea Lion Attacks Close South Orange County Beaches

Two Dana Point beaches were closed this week due to reports of aggressive sea lions attacking people, reports say.

3 Camp Pendleton Marines Killed In Fiery 5 Freeway Crash

Three of the four people killed in a single-vehicle crash on the 5 Freeway were Marines stationed at Camp Pendleton, authorities said.

Brush Fire Reported In South OC Friday Afternoon

The fire was reported at around noon Friday in San Juan Capistrano, authorities said.

'Ghost Gun' Recovered From Gang Members In South OC

Three San Clemente Varrio Chico gang members were arrested in the North Beach area Sunday night, authorities said.

After Marine Attack, OC Town Set To Close Beaches Earlier, Up Security

The action follows the May 26 assault of two Marines in San Clemente by a group of at least 20 local teens.

More 'Land Movement' In South OC Halts Train Service

Another landslide in the San Clemente area forced a renewed halt in rail service through south Orange County Monday.

Laguna Niguel Man Bilked $1.8M From Investors, Prosecutors Say

A 44-year-old Laguna Niguel man was arrested Thursday on federal charges of bilking at least $1.8 million from 11 investors.

Camp Pendleton Marines Head South To Support Border Patrol Agents

Roughly 200 Marines will be sent to work with Customs and Border Protection in response to a surge of migrants arriving at the border.

South OC Students Shelter-In-Place After School Threats

A south Orange County elementary school was sheltering in place Thursday as sheriff's deputies investigated a threat.

Man Found Dead In Burning House, Arson Suspected In South OC

The house fire was reported on Monday, May 8 at around 2 p.m. in the area of Albergar and Optiman in San Clemente.