Irvine Man Convicted Of Paralyzing Chihuahua While Dog-Sitting

A 36-year-old man was convicted Tuesday of breaking the neck of a Chihuahua who bit his finger while he was dog-sitting.

Irvine Man Embezzled $2.6M From South OC Business, Prosecutors Say

The man was arrested Monday on mail and wire fraud after he reportedly submitted bogus invoices from 2012 through 2022.

Critically Missing In Orange County: Have You Seen Jonathan?

Jonathan Cunha was last seen Saturday, Nov. 5 and has never gone missing before, Orange County sheriff deputies said.

Arson Suspect Accused Of Lighting 7 Trees On Fire In Lake Forest

The suspect was seen lighting at least seven trees on fire in Lake Forest, Orange County sheriff deputies say.

Arson Suspected In Lake Forest Brush Blaze; 1 Arrested

Crews worked to extinguish a fire in a creek bed in Lake Forest on Sunday. Authorities believe it was intentionally set.

Burglary Suspect Faces Charges After Irvine Jewelry Store Robbery

A 20-year-old man suspected of robbing a jewelry store in Irvine was in custody Wednesday.

Seven People Injured During Multi-Car Crash In Irvine

Firefighters had to use hydraulic tools to free the passengers trapped inside of one of the vehicles involved.

Irvine Toddler Struck, Killed While Riding Scooter

A baby girl riding her scooter on a sidewalk south on Creek Road was struck by a Honda Odyssey, police say.

Man Charged With Beating Service Dog To Death In Orange County

An Irvine man was behind bars Wednesday on charges of beating a service dog to death for defecating in his car, authorities said.

Lake Forest Burglary Pursuit Ends With Sheriff Search At Regional Park

Residents were asked to steer clear of Santiago Oaks Regional Park while OC Sheriff deputies searched for two suspects Wednesday.

Body Found Inside Home That Burned In Lake Forest

The body of a woman was found inside of a Lake Forest home that was on fire late Saturday, Orange County firefighters said.

Firefighters Douse Lake Forest House Fire

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters stayed at the scene until well after midnight to extinguish a house fire on Midcrest Drive.

2 Men In Custody After Car Explodes In Lake Forest

Two men were arrested Friday in connection with the explosion of a car last month in Lake Forest.

Apartment Complex Fire Doused By OC Firefighters In Lake Forest

Two adults were treated for smoke inhalation as a result of the fire Saturday, authorities said.

Trial For Man Accused Of Killing Blaze Bernstein Delayed Again: Report

The decision to determine whether or not Samuel Woodward is competent to stand trial was delayed Thursday.

No Dangerous Devices Found In Lake Forest Church, Authorities Say

An electronic threat prompted Orange County sheriff deputies to evacuate Saddleback Church in Lake Forest Friday.

Lake Forest Man ID'd In Irvine Fatal Crash

Irvine police identified a 69-year-old bicyclist who they say was killed in a crash involving a stopped truck.

Bicyclist Dead After Crashing Into Stopped Truck In Irvine

A 69-year-old bicyclist was killed Tuesday after crashing into a stopped truck in Irvine, police said.

23-Month-Old Girl Struck And Killed By Amazon Delivery Van In Irvine

A toddler was killed by an Amazon delivery van in Irvine on Tuesday, authorities said.

Man Killed Trying To Push Stalled Car Into 405 Freeway Shoulder

The fatality was reported in Irvine on Saturday morning, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Critically Missing In Lake Forest: Have You Seen Nathan?

A 22-year-old Lake Forest resident was reported missing after last being seen on Saturday.

Dermatologist Suspected Of Poisoning Husband, Irvine Police Say

The Mission Viejo Dermatologist was caught on camera poisoning her husband in their Irvine home, police say.

Smell Smoke In Lake Forest? Residents May See Smoky Conditions

If you smell smoke in Lake Forest, chances are it's coming from a fire burning in Camp Pendleton Thursday.

Firefighters Make Quick Work Of South OC Toll Road Area Fire

A small vegetation fire was reported just off the Southbound 241 and the 133 on Monday.

DNA Solves 2 Orange County Cold Cases From 1987, 1989

Advances in genetic genealogy cracked two cold cases ranging from the 1980s leaving OCDA Todd Spitzer to proclaim "every case is solvable."

1 Dead In Fatal Gated Community Crash In Irvine

At least one person was killed and one was injured in a crash in the gated community of Northpark in Irvine, authorities said Monday.

Man Who Threatened Mass Shooting At UCI Arrested Again

A former UC Irvine student was arrested this week and faces new extortion charges after he was released from prison.

Chiropractor With Irvine Ties Charged With Molesting 7 SoCal Patients

An Orange County chiropractor was arrested in Virginia on suspicion of sexually assaulting seven Irvine women.

OC Man Guilty Of Harrassing And Stalking Online Gamer

A Trabuco Canyon man pleaded guilty to a long-running campaign to sexually harass and threaten a professional gamer.

Lake Forest Man ID'd In Fatal Trabuco Canyon Motorcycle Crash

A 59-year-old Lake Forest resident died Thursday morning while riding his motorcycle down Live Oak Canyon Road in Trabuco Canyon.

Shooting Suspect Arrested In Irvine, Roommate Found Dead

A man was found dead in an Irvine apartment after police received reports of yelling and gunfire in the apartment Monday.

Husband Charged For Shooting Wife In Lake Forest

A 62-year-old man was convicted Thursday of gunning down his wife in front of a Lake Forest hotel two years ago.

Norco Man Sentenced For Kidnapping Woman In Irvine

A man pleaded guilty Wednesday and was immediately sentenced to more than 13 years in prison for his part in the kidnapping of a woman.

1 Person Dead After Car Crashes In Lake Forest

The Orange County Sheriff's Department said an SUV crashed into a semi-truck parked on a Lake Forest street Thursday morning.

Irvine Man Pleads Guilty To Fraudulently Obtaining COVID Relief Loans

Reddy Budamala, 35, faces up to 40 years in federal prison for obtaining more than $5 million in COVID relief loans under false pretenses.

Ex-UC Irvine Professor, Trump Adviser Indicted By Federal Grand Jury

Peter Navarro is charged with failing to comply with a subpoena related to a Congressional investigation into the Jan. 6 U.S. Capitol riot.

2 Hospitalized After Car Strikes Lake Forest Pole, Outages Reported

Two people were hospitalized and nearby homes lost power after a vehicle struck a power pole in Orange County.

'Out Of 007 Movie': Irvine Police Nab Car With License Plate Flipper

Irvine police said the specially equipped car was seized Tuesday in connection with a series of burglaries in the city.

Lake Forest Piano Teacher Gets 100 Years For Molesting Students

"The trauma these young girls were forced to endure by someone they should have been able to trust is unforgiveable," said OCDA Todd Spitzer

OC Sheriff's Standoff With Driver Outside Of Foothill Ranch In-N-Out

The stand-off began after a driver took off from authorities in Mission Viejo, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.