Family members of U.S. citizen Michael Phuong Minh Nguyen said he was unlawfully detained in Vietnam.
Record-setting heat returned across the Southland this week, with red flag warnings, heat-related illnesses: How hot in your area this week.
Niche.com named these Orange County School Districts the best in the nation for 2018/19. Here is how Newport Mesa Unified ranked.
This week, good news abounded in Orange County. See what happened in your area, and what's up this weekend and beyond in the Patch Calendar.
Looking for the cheapest gas prices near you? Here's what we found.
The Orange County District Attorney's office added a hate crime charge against Sam Woodward, of Newport, in the murder of Blaze Bernstein.
Orange County Health Agency will work with a non-profit group to distribute and exchange needles in an effort to reduce discarded needles.
A family was disrupted Sunday when a man attempted to steal a mother's purse right off her body, cops say. A high-speed car chase followed.
Since the tournament began 25 years ago, nearly $5 million has been raised to support new technology and various patient care enhancements.
On Monday, Newport Beach Police sought a "suspicious man" who was seen outside of Stormy Daniels attorney Michael Avenatti's offices.
Today, partly cloudy until this afternoon.
See what's happening in Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar - check out the Patch Calendar
After a man jumped from the Lido Bridge into a boat, injuring a female passenger, local cops are stepping up to stop future bridge jumping.
Pilot found guilty of flying under influence said: "he is willing to take responsibility and accept the consequences for his mistake."
That pressure cooker of heat continues to bake OC this week. Just how hot will it get in Newport Beach? and when will it cool down?
This pair stole identities from motels & car dealers then used them to buy cars online auction cars and resold them to unsuspecting buyers.
Nearly $30,000 worth of Apple devices were stolen from the South Coast Plaza store. Cops are still seeking suspects.
"OCSD takes threats to the public very seriously. Threats of this nature require a large response and a great deal of resources," OCSD said.
Here are the latest jobs Listed in Orange County - to look for work close to you, or to seek the best employees read the Patch Job Board
A woman lost control of her Tesla slammed into a nail salon, injuring an employee on her break in Newport Beach.
This Irvine manufacturing company was honored Monday at the White House for their work with disabled U.S veterans.
Though seasonally adjusted numbers were not available, the rate of unemployment is rising in Orange County, experts say.
Kyle Shirakawa Handley earned a hefty sentence for his involvement in the marijuana dispensary kidnapping and maiming of a Newport Beach man
Road trip time! Gas prices are falling across Orange and Los Angeles Counties. According to the AAA Service, it's a great time to fill up.
Unplugging at work can help your mental and physical health. Ali Beheshti provides some things you can do to unplug every day.
The Girl Scouts Of Orange County announced 30 new badge opportunities for troop members. Many are in the category of STEM, they said.
Since 1955, dignitaries, heads of state, celebrities & over 800 million guests have passed through its gates. How many times have you been?
FREE Guided Garden Tours Offered on Water-Wise Wednesdays -- July 18, July 25, August 1, August 8 -- Between Noon and 5:00 p.m.
Soak up every last bit of summer with these fun-filled, family-friendly events -- many free! -- throughout Orange County and nearby.
One of the first of its kind, the Anita Erickson Pancreatic Cancer Early Detection Program is trying to stop high-mortality cancer.
Costa Mesa resident Michael LaRocque was ID'd as the victim of a fatal motorcycle collision on the 55 fwy, just south of the 73 toll road.
No precipitation throughout the week, with high temperatures bottoming out at 79°F on Monday.
Actress and Philanthropist Tanna Frederick Hosts Project Save Our Surf Beach Cleanup in Huntington Beach Saturday, August 4th
Breathtaking photos were taken by an Orange County surfer.
Distracted Driving is taking a big hit in Southern California, with cops out actively enforcing those hands-free rules.
Get ready! it's time for deep fried...everything, and to see farm animals the kids have only read about in books! come to the OC Fair, 2018.
Batten down the hatches and grab the surfboards, as coastal flooding and thunderstorms are expected across the southland. Plan ahead!
Admission stats for fall 2018
A fire broke out overnight in Santa Ana at the converted Santa Ana Saddleback Lodge. 80 firefighters responded to the 3 alarm blaze.