A Costa Mesa resident vacationing in Uganda is one of two believed to have been kidnapped by armed men demanding $500,000.
Barry Nerhus, an experienced biologist and professor, discusses how monarch butterflies are disappearing and what you can do to help!
Curbing distracted driving in Newport Beach is the goal for police in April, it's a bad habit with life-altering consequences, cops say.
Nothing Bundt Cakes is celebrating its 300th bakery with this freebie. Save the date!
Newport Beach Police Department held a special breakfast to honor these fine people who went out of their way for the greater good.
Construction project includes 10,000 sq. ft training and classroom facility
21 Veterans from Blind Rehabilitation Center (BRC) of Long Beach Veterans Hospital
A Colorado man entered his plea Friday in the 40-year-old case of a Newport Beach girl's murder. Police believe DNA evidence solved the case
These "kids" can teach us lessons we somehow forgot.
Mello gives taxpayers a breakdown of where every cent of their property taxes is going, creating new transparency for OC homeowners.
He pleaded not guilty to severely injuring a friend of his girlfriend's last summer when he found the man inside her Torrance apartment.
Vietnam Memorial Replica Wall and Mobile Education Center spreads healing legacy of The Wall and educates about the impact of the war.
For the third month in a row, Southern California home sales remained at the lowest point.
Sonia Warshawski, one of the last remaining Holocaust survivors in Kansas City, speaks about her wartime experience.
Emergency responders discovered a woman on the balcony, trapped, during this fourth-story apartment fire.
Henry Avocado recalling CA-grown products sold since January in AZ, CA, FL, NH, NC, WI
The project restores 10,000 sqft of critical dune habitat and educate the community about the sensitive ecology from the Bolsa Chica Wetland
Newport Beach's mayor Dixon has taken the pledge to preserve our most vital resource. Will you join her and Wyland?
Watch parties will be hosted across the Southland to cheer on UC Irvine as they take on Kansas State.
The 22-year-old man was riding in Costa Mesa when he collided with another vehicle and was killed, police say.
The OC Supes celebrated a record-breaking number of tourists who visited OC last year, showing the critical role of tourism in our economy.
Will the Davis Magnet School athletic field be renamed in honor of Mr. Keith J. Frainie? Weigh in your response.
New Jobs Listed in Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar - check out the Patch Job Board for the latest places to send your resume.
With the coming weather system, a High Surf Advisory was expected throught the week.
When was the last time you filled up your car, Orange County? Where did you see the lowest gas prices in your area? Let us know on Patch OC.
SafeWise compiled the list by analyzing the most recent 2017 FBI crime statistics and census population data.
The body of a Costa Mesa man wanted in the shooting of his ex-girlfriend was found in San Diego County over the weekend, officials say.
Here are some young superheroes during the Holocaust...C'mon Dude
Barry Friedman a videographer extraordinaire, has produced three important videos...you have got to take a look.
Dr. Tam Le Performs 1,000th Robotic-Assisted Surgery at MemorialCare Orange Coast Medical Center
James Alan Neal, extradited to Newport Beach, made his first court appearance Wednesday and received additional charges of child molestation
CELEBRATE Girl Scouts is an exclusive experience, only available to Girl Scouts, taking place at the Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, CA.
The Painted Lady butterflies are everywhere! On Facebook posts, child artwork, and photographs! Share your butterfly stories with Patch!
Recall involves an earlier Takata recall replacement. Free repairs to begin immediately.
A Colorado man charged in the cold case murder of Linda O'Keefe from 1973 will be arraigned Wednesday in Orange County.
If you go out on St. Paddy's Day weekend, know that Newport Beach Police will be out in force making sure the roads are safe for all.
Report cites possible enrollment issues, other questions. State investigatory forces also involved.
Service-dog has been matched with an Army veteran.
Do you know this man? Newport Beach police are seeking a suspect wanted for robbing an area bank, Thursday.
Did you love seeing 'Aladdin' live at Disneyland? Now is your chance to experience the show in total, at Segerstrom Center For The Arts.