A wildfire, an attic fire and a tree fire were all caused by illegal fireworks, authorities believe.
A 26-year-old man died when his car swerved off the freeway in San Juan Capistrano, hitting a tree.
A driver led police through through Orange County at speeds well over 100 mph Tuesday.
The nation's highest court has agreed to hear a local case challenging a union's right to charge fair share fees for collective bargaining.
Humidity continues to build this week, bring a chance of heavy rain to the mountains and valleys, say forecasters.
Dry lightning, strong winds and an already parched landscape have prompted an increase in fire staffing this weekend.
Families are mourning the loss of three young men who were killed instantly in a high speed head-on collision on Camino Capistrano.
A 31-year-old man died when he lost control of his motorcycle, hitting the guardrail for the 5 Freeway onramp.
A fire broke out Sunday in a three-story multi-family unit in San Clemente, injuring one person.
A 57-year-old high school coach was arrested after he allegedly left an ipad containing child pornography in a returned rental car.
A 20-year-old man who got out of his car after it flipped on Ortega Highway was struck and killed by a hit and run driver.
A ten-year-old girl found unconscious at the end of a roller coaster ride at Magic Mountain died of natural causes, authorities say.
Authorities are still looking for a burglary suspect who escaped from custody Monday morning.
A recreational diver found a man 100 feet down, and homicide investigators are asking anyone with information to come forward.
A cuffed burglary suspect who escaped the custody of park rangers Monday was reportedly spotted in the afternoon, rekindling the search.
An investigation, the presence of FBI Agents, and hearings into long closed cases trigger speculation of a brewing ticket-fixing scandal.
Deputies in San Clemente are searching for an escaped drug suspect near Concordia Elementary School.
Named for his advanced age, the 'snowbird bandit' has robbed three South County banks.
Eddie Allen Clark Sr. AND jr. pleaded guilty in the botched 2011 San Juan Capistrano jewelry store robbery that left two robbers dead.
A 60-year-old man fell down a 60-foot ravine during a carjacking in Silverado Canyon.
A 20-year-old man was arrested in Costa Mesa in connection with a hit and run crash that killed a woman and seriously hurt three others.
Authorities are using bloodhounds to find a driver who fled the scene of a crash that killed a woman and critically injured 3 others.
Deputies call off search for alleged Dana Point kidnapper after kids recant.
The district attorney's office concludes the latest shooting by an officer who shot three people in less than three years, is justified.
It happened about 10 p.m. Friday just past the San Clemente Border Checkpoint, north of Camp Pendleton.
An Irvine family's German Shepherd tried to pull their nine-month baby from the pool.
Two High School English teachers admitted to providing alcohol and cocaine to students and having sex with them at a San Clemente beach.
Two Orange County men are accused of allegedly attempting to help the terrorist group ISIS in Syria and Iraq.
The dog was left unattended and chained up for a week last November.
Authorities released the identity of a 66-year-old woman killed in Laguna Hills.
Deputies evacuated Dije Beach and Metrolink service was interrupted when a homemade cell phone charger that looked like a bomb.
The shootings took place after a domestic dispute.
Police suspect a pair of women of burglarizing several South County homes while posing as burglars.
Ezekial co-founder was convicted today of bilking more than 12 people in a clothing sales Ponzi scheme.
They were found in a car near Schoepe Scout Reservation at Lost Valley near Warner Springs, Dianna was airlifted to an Escondido hospital.
Police believe a coyote that clamped down on a child's neck poses an ongoing threat because it is desensitized to humans.
A three-year-old girl suffered superficial wounds when she was bitten by a coyote at an Irvine neighborhood park.
An armed robber made off with cash from a Rancho Santa Margarita bank Friday afternoon.
FBI court filings paint a picture of two Cypress college students gleeful about the prospect of terror attacks against the United States.
Authorities believe there may be more victims of Ezequiel Barragan, a teacher, coach and volunteer child advocate suspected of molestation.