California Voter Guide: 2026 primary deadlines, races & candidates
Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.
Navigate the June 2 California primary with our 2026 voter guide. Get essential deadlines, a breakdown of the Governor’s race, and tips to ensure your ballot counts.
Tijuana couple arrested in Irvine after multi-store Lego minifigure return scam
Police arrested Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa in connection with a coordinated Lego shoplifting and return scam involving six stores in the Irvine area.
Police arrested Adriana Esquerra Gonzalez and Luis Alfredo Quintanilla Pompa in connection with a coordinated Lego shoplifting and return scam involving six stores in the Irvine area.
OC veteran, 81, dies weeks after being struck by teen on e-motorcycle
Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.
Retired Marine Captain and beloved teacher Ed Ashman has died following a hit-and-run collision with a 14-year-old on an illegal e-motorcycle in Lake Forest last month.
7th rattlesnake bite reported in Ventura County since March
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
Ventura County officials report the seventh rattlesnake bite since mid-March as an early heat wave increases venomous snake activity on local trails.
Great white shark sightings along OC coast
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.
Lifeguards in Huntington Beach say they spotted a 10-foot tall great white shark in the water.
DEA searches two Orange County homes
DEA searched at least two homes in Orange County.
DEA searched at least two homes in Orange County.
Huntington Beach shoreline closed following 'aggressive' great white shark activity
Portions of the Huntington Beach shoreline are closed for the next 48 hours following what city officials described as "aggressive behavior" by a great white shark.
Portions of the Huntington Beach shoreline are closed for the next 48 hours following what city officials described as "aggressive behavior" by a great white shark.
DEA serves search warrants across Orange County
The DEA served multiple search warrants in Orange County on Wednesday.
The DEA served multiple search warrants in Orange County on Wednesday.
Disneyland's 'Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge' expands timeline to include original trilogy characters
Disneyland makes it official: "Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge" will include characters and music from the original trilogy starting April 29.
Disneyland makes it official: "Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge" will include characters and music from the original trilogy starting April 29.
Celebrating strawberry season
Koco McAboy takes us to the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano.
Koco McAboy takes us to the Ecology Center in San Juan Capistrano.
Southern California braces for light rain, cooling trend this weekend
Southern California faces a noticeable cooldown this weekend with light rain and gusty winds as a late-season storm system moves through.
Southern California faces a noticeable cooldown this weekend with light rain and gusty winds as a late-season storm system moves through.
Shark sighting in Huntington Beach temporarily pauses popular surfing competition
The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach was suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.
The Vans Jack’s Surfboards Pro 2026 in Huntington Beach was suspended for 24 hours after an aggressive 10-foot shark sighting triggered a water closure.
OC cheerleading coach gets 174 years to life for decades of child molestation
Erick Joseph Kristianson was handed down a life sentence in Orange County for the sexual assault of 10 girls in cases dating back to the late 1990s.
Erick Joseph Kristianson was handed down a life sentence in Orange County for the sexual assault of 10 girls in cases dating back to the late 1990s.
Feds stop alleged Mexican Mafia hierarchy
Federal agents served arrest warrants at multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday, arresting dozens of alleged members or associates of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang.
Federal agents served arrest warrants at multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday, arresting dozens of alleged members or associates of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang.
Sloth World: Warehouse lacked proper permits for animals; 'stop work' order issued by county
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
The warehouse on International Drive where 31 sloths intended for Sloth World Orlando reportedly died was not permitted to have animals or wildlife of any kind, FOX 35 has learned.
Operation Gangsta's Paradise: Feds dismantle Mexican Mafia hierarchy in Southern California
Federal agents served arrest warrants at multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday, arresting dozens of alleged members or associates of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang.
Federal agents served arrest warrants at multiple locations in Los Angeles and Orange counties early Thursday, arresting dozens of alleged members or associates of the notorious Mexican Mafia prison gang.
OC mother charged with felony after son's e-motorcycle crash critically injures veteran
Tommi Jo Mejer faces felony child endangerment charges after her 14-year-old son’s electric motorcycle hit-and-run collision left Ed Ashman, a Vietnam veteran, in critical condition.
Tommi Jo Mejer faces felony child endangerment charges after her 14-year-old son’s electric motorcycle hit-and-run collision left Ed Ashman, a Vietnam veteran, in critical condition.
Former owner of 'Home Alone' house found dead in Chicago suburb after child sexual abuse material charges
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
The former owner of the “Home Alone" house was found dead this week in a suburban Chicago nature preserve, authorities said. Just last week, he was charged with possession of child sexual abuse material.
Jury awards $17 million to family of homeless man killed by Tustin police
A federal jury awarded $17 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit to the family of Luis Garcia, who was fatally shot by Tustin police in 2021.
A federal jury awarded $17 million in a wrongful-death lawsuit to the family of Luis Garcia, who was fatally shot by Tustin police in 2021.
OC woman faces sentencing after registering dog to vote to 'expose' fraud
Laura Lee Yourex of Costa Mesa pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after registering her dog to vote in multiple California elections to "expose" system flaws.
Laura Lee Yourex of Costa Mesa pleaded guilty to a misdemeanor after registering her dog to vote in multiple California elections to "expose" system flaws.