Researchers Testing Ladera Ranch Soil After Reports Of Possible Cancer Cluster

Researchers at Cal State Fullerton have begun running tests on soil samples in Ladera Ranch.

Woman Stole More Than $400K From OC High School Football Team, DoJ Says

The woman served as treasurer for the Aliso Niguel High School football team from 2023 to 2025, according to the Department of Justice.

1 Injured In 5 Freeway Motorcycle Crash; Traffic Stalled In South OC: Police

The crash happened at 10:31 a.m. near El Toro Road traveling through Laguna Hills, authorities said.

Forward Progress Stopped On 200+ Acre Gibby Fire But Ortega Highway Still Closed

Shelter-in-place orders were lifted as of Wednesday evening.

Young Mom Killed In Street Racing Crash In Mission Viejo; Brother Arrested, Police Say

Two other drivers were arrested in the incident, according to the Orange County Sheriff's Department.

Man Who Shot 21-Year-Old Girl In Mission Viejo Sentenced

The 34-year-old Aliso Viejo man was sentenced Wednesday to eight years in prison, according to court records.

18-Year-Old Arrested For DUI Crash That Killed Woman, 60, In Mission Viejo: Police

The crash killed a 60-year-old pedestrian while she was walking in Mission Viejo, police said.

South OC Church Employee Who Filmed Underage Congregants Sentenced

The former employee secretly recorded underage congregants and was sentenced this week to 40 years in prison.

Police Town Hall Meeting Scheduled In Mission Viejo: What To Know

Residents can learn more about e-bikes, neighborhood watch and current crime trends in the City of Mission Viejo.

1 Dead In Fiery 5 Freeway Crash After Car Flips On Off-Ramp: CHP

The crash happened at 12:09 a.m. Thursday on the Oso Parkway off-ramp in Mission Viejo, police said.

Man Who Groped Woman On Aliso Viejo Trail Arrested, Police Say

A 30-year-old Laguna Hills man was taken into custody this week on suspicion of groping a woman on the Aliso Creek Trail.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In Rancho Mission Viejo: OCFA

The fire was reported shortly before 5 p.m. Thursday, firefighters said.

Judge Throws Case Involving Wife Accused Of Poisoning Husband With Drano

The Orange County Superior Court judge dismissed an indictment against the Mission Viejo dermatologist on Friday.

Unconventional Proposal to decrease crime --- Keep Repeat Offenders in JAIL

Unconventional Proposal to decrease crime --- Keep Repeat Offenders in JAIL

OC Mom Faces Manslaughter Charge After Veteran Dies From Teen E-Motorcycle Crash

The Aliso Viejo mom was accused of allowing her 14-year-old son to ride the e-motorcycle despite being warned of its dangers.

New Specialty Grocery Store To Open Doors In Mission Viejo

A new locally-owned specialty market is opening its doors in Mission Viejo.

Aliso Viejo Mom Of Boy, 14, Who Critically Injured Vietnam Vet In E-Moto Hit And Run Faces Felonies: DA

Prosecutors said the mother lied to sheriff's deputies regarding during the initial hit-and-run investigation.

Man Who Dumped Puppy Outside Mission Viejo Shelter Gate ID'd, Authorities Say

The man was captured on surveillance footage dropping a puppy through a gate before driving away in his vehicle.

Video Shows Man Abandoning Puppy In Area Known For Coyotes In Mission Viejo

The suspect was being sought by police Monday afternoon after he apparently tossed a puppy through a closed gate in Mission Viejo.

Costco Opens 1st Standalone Gas Station In OC This Summer: What To Know

Costco will be opening its first standalone gas station in the country this summer in South Orange County.

Mission Viejo Man Arrested For Illegal BASE Jumping In Yosemite, Says Video Was AI

The Mission Viejo man was arrested for illegally BASE jumping in Yosemite National Park, authorities said.

Garage Fire Traps Family Cat In Mission Viejo: OCFA

A cat named Bear was rescued from a garage fire in Mission Viejo this week.

SUV Slams Wall, Stalls 5 Freeway Traffic In South OC: CHP

The crash was reported at 2:43 p.m. on the northbound side of the freeway, authorities said.

Car Fire Stalls 5 Freeway Rush-Hour Traffic: CHP

The car fire was reported on the northbound side of the freeway traveling through Mission Viejo Thursday morning.

Ex-OC Church Employee Secretly Recorded 2 Children In Their Bathrooms: Report

A South Orange County church is embroiled in a federal child pornography case against a former employee.

OC Doctor Accused Of Poisoning Husband With Drano Indicted Again

A judge Tuesday dismissed a 2023 indictment in favor of a newly unsealed one against the Mission Viejo dermatologist.

OC Bomb Squad Investigates Suspicious Package Left Outside This Building

Tuesday morning, workers at an Orange County Police Department noticed a suspicious package left outside the building's front doors.

Family Of Man Injured In Line-Cutting Altercation At Disneyland Speaks Out

One week ago, a Disneyland guest was attacked by another. Both the theme park and the family share their story.

South OC Bible Study Leader Sexually Abused 12-Year-Old Boy, Police Say

A 39-year-old Bible study group leader was accused of sexually assaulting a 12-year-old boy, Orange County sheriff's deputies said.

House Fire Erupts In Mission Viejo: OCFA

The fire broke out on Arena Lane at 4:30 a.m. in the City of Mission Viejo.

Ringleader Sentenced In Sweeping Mortgage Fraud Scheme: Authorities

“These criminals exploited every opportunity — from banks to the housing market to the pandemic —​ to enrich themselves," one official said.

OC Family Once Shattered By 2007 Crash Faces New Crisis As Mother Diagnosed With Stage IV Cancer

A fundraiser is raising money for the OC family whose three children died in a 2007 freeway crash, as the mother now battles cancer.

OC Public Water President Lied On Election Paperwork, DA Says

Moulton Niguel Water District President Duane Cave pleaded guilty to falsifying nomination paperwork to run for re-election.

1 Injured In 5 Freeway Crash, Traffic Snarled In South OC: CHP

The crash was reported at 10:21 a.m. in the City of Mission Viejo, according to authorities.

1 Dead In OC House Fire: Authorities

"Family members made it out without injuries, but tragically one did not," the Orange County Fire Authority said in a social media post.

AlertOC Drill Scheduled In Mission Viejo: What To Know

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

Balaclava-Wearing Teens Terrorize OC Homes With 'Extremely Dangerous' Prank

An Orange County resident is looking to spread awareness about a recent ding dong ditch trend that has taken root in the county.

South OC Nurse Sexually Assaulted 3 Women At Providence Mission Hospital

A 60-year-old nurse was convicted Tuesday of sexually assaulting three women under his care at Providence Mission Hospital in Mission Viejo.

Skinhead Sentenced For Hate Crime, Chasing Down Pregnant Woman: OCDA

A self-proclaimed skinhead was sentenced to 27 years to life in prison for a hate crime incident in Fullerton.

1 Injured In Mission Viejo Garage Fire: OCFA

Orange County firefighters were hard at work this week battling a garage fire in Mission Viejo.