Irvine Man Embezzled $140K+ From OC Nonprofit, Prosecutors Say

A 58-year-old Irvine man pleaded not guilty Thursday to embezzling more than $145,000 from a Buena Park-based nonprofit.

South OC Dermatologist Charged With Using Drano To Poison Husband

The Mission Viejo dermatologist was accused of putting Drano in her husband's tea last year in Irvine, reports say.

Man Who Killed Stepmom With Pick Axe In OC Sentenced

The 30-year-old man was sentenced to 26 years to life in prison for killing his stepmother with a pick axe in Lake Forest in 2013.

Firefighters Save Irvine Residents From House Fire, 2 Hospitalized

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters arrived to find trapped residents "sticking their heads out" of upstairs windows to avoid smoke.

OC Library Assault Suspect Freed On Bail, Arrested Again

The man suspected of sexually assaulting a 9-year-old girl was arrested on suspicion of sexually assaulting another girl at Target in 2021.

Child 'Flashed,' Assaulted At Orange County Library, LA Man Arrested

He gave the victim his cell phone and held cue cards for her to read aloud, then exposed himself and assaulted the child, police say.

Body Of 20-Year-Old Missing Man Found In Irvine Flood Channel

The young man was reported missing Tuesday, March 21 after his mom dropped him off at L.A. Fitness.

Woman Freed From Overturned Car In Irvine Thanks To OC Firefighters

The woman's vehicle was pinned against a power pole and balanced on top of a drainage ditch when firefighters arrived, authorities said.

Thieves Target, Smash Entrance Of Local Store In Lake Forest Thursday

Small business owner Jo Ann Morgan Winter has owned Uptown Cheapskate in Lake Forest for 10 years. The store was broken into this week.

Man Was Sane When He Murdered Stepmom With Pick Axe, Prosecutor Says

A 30-year-old man was found Wednesday to have been sane when he killed his stepmother with a pick axe in Lake Forest nearly a decade ago.

Details Unfurl In Trial Of Federal Employee Accused Of Child Abuse

The Homeland Security employee is accused of inappropriately touching and kissing three girls in Irvine, including a relative.

OC Surgeon Who Took $315K In Bribes Found Guilty After 6-Day Trial

A surgeon was found guilty of accepting roughly $315,000 in bribes for performing surgeries at a now-closed Long Beach hospital.

Car Ignites On 5 Freeway In Irvine Monday Morning

The car fire was reported at 10 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway near Jamboree Road, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Solo Crash Leaves 1 Dead Saturday Morning In Irvine

A driver was killed Saturday morning during a solo-vehicle crash on State Route 133 in Irvine.

Daughter Charged With Killing Mom In Lake Forest Has Criminal History

The victim reportedly sought a restraining order against her daughter, claiming that she would "punch, kick and threaten" her when alone.

OC Power Dealt Another Blow After Critical Report By State Auditor

The report comes just two months after the Orange County Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 to withdraw from the power authority.

Daughter Arrested After Mom Found Fatally Stabbed In Lake Forest Home

The victim was in her 70s and pronounced dead at the scene of "multiple stab wounds" early Wednesday morning, deputies say.

Irvine Teacher Arrested For Allegedly Hiding Recording Devices In School Bathroom

The employee, a contracted maintenance worker, turned the items over to school administration, who contacted IPD.

OC Teacher Accused Of Hiding Recording Devices In Bathrooms: Police

An Orange County teacher was arrested Monday on suspicion of hiding recording devices in a bathroom at a high school in Irvine.

Lake Forest Man, 23, Arrested In Crash Involving 5 Dancers In OC

The man was arrested nine days after the crash, which injured five young dancers at the intersection of PCH and Main Street.

Elderly Couple Found Dead In Lake Forest Home, Investigation Underway

Orange County sheriff's investigators were working Thursday to figure out the circumstances leading to the deaths of the man and woman.

Lake Forest Man Sentenced For Border Patrol Chase, Fatal Crash

One of three migrants in Kevin Antonio Quevedo-Moncada's car was killed when he went off an embankment and hit a tree while fleeing agents.

Suspicious Chemical Spill In Irvine Apartment Prompts Investigation

Materials used to refine marijuana products were found inside of an apartment complex in Irvine Thursday, police say.

Driver Pleads Guilty In Fiery Crash That Killed Former Miss Tustin

The driver was immediately sentenced to seven years in prison for a fatal crash in Irvine that killed a former Miss Tustin in 2018.

Man Sentenced For Paralyzing Chihuahua While Dog-Sitting In Irvine

According to court records, the man broke the Chihuahua's neck after the dog bit his finger while he was dog-sitting.

Woman, 79, 'Critically Missing' After Discharged From Hospital In OC

Orange County deputies asked for the public's help Monday in finding a missing senior who was last seen Wednesday, Jan. 18 in Lake Forest.

LA Man Accused Of Having, Distributing Child Porn In Irvine

A 61-year-old Van Nuys man made his first appearance in court Monday on charges of distributing and possessing child pornography in Irvine.

Motorist Dead After Vehicle Crashes Into OC Nursery Sunday

The fatal crash was reported at 3:45 p.m. Sunday on the northbound San Diego (405) freeway traveling through Irvine.

Man, 24, Arrested On Suspicion Of Killing Father In Irvine

A 24-year-old man was arrested after his father was found dead in the Irvine home they shared, police said.

Car Crashes Into Garage In Lake Forest Thursday

The crash was reported just before 2:30 p.m. Thursday in the 24200 block of Okeechobee Lane.

Irvine Woman Charged With Abusing Baby, Holding Fentanyl

A 31-year-old woman was charged Wednesday with child abuse of a baby and possession of fentanyl and Xanax in Irvine.

Man, 24, Arrested For Assaulting Teenage Girl On OC Trail

The sexual assault occurred near Peters Canyon Trail near Irvine Boulevard and the 261 toll road about 6 p.m. Monday, police said.

Pedestrian Struck, Killed On 405 Freeway Overnight

It was not immediately clear why the victim ran across the busy freeway in the Irvine area Tuesday night.

Former Del Taco Employee Claims Sexual Harassment, Sues OC-Based Chain

The former employee alleged that she was wrongfully fired from the Lake Forest-chain after she reported being groped and more.

UC Irvine Murder-Suicide Victim, Suspect ID'd As Mother, Son

The bodies were found outside of a multi-story building at UC Irvine Tuesday and were later identified as being mother and son.

OC Woman Accused Of Stealing $373K From Grandmother Pleads Not Guilty

An Irvine woman pleaded not guilty on Thursday to stealing hundreds of thousands of dollars from her cancer-stricken grandmother.

Trial Begins For Fatal Racing Crash In Irvine

A transgender woman with an extensive record of speeding tickets was charged with second degree murder, among other charges.

Man, 25, Convicted Of Trying To Rape Woman Cleaning Offices In Irvine

The man was convicted Monday of attempting to sexually assault a woman cleaning offices in Irvine after hours and brandishing a replica gun.

1 Dead, At Least 2 Injured In 3-Car Crash On 405 Freeway Friday

The crash was reported at 5:46 a.m. on the freeway heading south through Irvine.

OC Sheriff Seeks Public Help In Finding Suspect After Assault Incident

The suspect, a 21-year-old man, pointed a firearm at a family member during an argument in Lake Forest, authorities say.