Car Bursts Into Flames On Toll Road In South Orange County: OCFA

Firefighters arrived to the scene to find the vehicle fully engulfed in flames.

Man, 85, Arrested For Hit-And-Run That Killed 23-Year-Old On Ortega Highway: Police

The man was killed on Ortega Highway when he was hit by a vehicle early Monday morning, police said.

House Fire Displaces Family, Pets, Overnight In South Orange County

Orange County Fire Authority firefighters raced to the Aliso Viejo home where flames broke through an upstairs window.

Man Charged With Attacking 2 Girlfriends, Assaulting Man With Knife In Dana Point

The 50-year-old man was charged in the separate incidents on Thursday.

Man Steals Police Cruiser, Drives It To South OC: Police

The man was arrested after stealing the police car, authorities said.

High Surf Hits Dana Point Shores: Advisory

Authorities warned residents of the dangerous conditions, which were expected to last through Tuesday.

South OC Towing Company Sold Servicemember's Cars Illegally, DoJ Says

The OC towing company settled a lawsuit claiming that it illegally sold or disposed of almost 150 vehicles owned by military members.

Man Pleads Guilty To Hit-And-Run That Killed 61-Year-Old Woman In South OC

The crash happened near El Camino Real and Boca De La Playa in the City of San Clemente, police said.

Woman Who Died In Dana Point Motorcycle Crash ID'd: OCSD

The 36-year-old woman was riding on her motorcycle when it collided with a vehicle on Coast Highway.

Fire Breaks Out In South OC Home: OCFA

The fire ignited in the garage of a family home Thursday night, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

Human Remains Found On South OC Beach: Report

A human jaw with teeth was found sticking out of the sand at San Clemente Beach, The Orange County Register reported.

Mountain Biker Injured On Laguna Niguel Trail; Firefighters Respond

The mountain bicyclist was injured on Itchy Stick Trail in Laguna Niguel, firefighters say.

8-Foot Waves Possible In Dana Point Starting Tuesday

A High Surf Advisory is in effect all across coastal Orange County this week. What to know.

South OC Man Who Shot At OC Sheriff's Helicopter On His Birthday Sentenced

The Laguna Niguel man was sentenced Monday for shooting at an Orange County Sheriff's Department helicopter during a standoff with police.

Trailer Fully Engulfed In Flames In South OC; Firefighters Respond

The fire was reported this past weekend in San Clemente, firefighters said.

Dana Point Celebrates Expanded Dog Park Opening: What To Know

The ribbon-cutting ceremony takes place on June 9 and celebrates the newly-expanded Heritage Dog Park Fun Zone.

Laguna Niguel Man Who Sold Fentanyl That Killed Teen Girl Sentenced

The 21-year-old Laguna Niguel man was sentenced to 25 years in federal prison Tuesday.

Video Shows Dolphin Seizing On South OC Beach, Sparking Concern

The video surfaced just a few days after a dolphin was found dead on the Orange County shoreline, reports say.

2,000+ Grams Of Fentanyl, Firearms Found In Major South OC Drug Bust

The stop happened at around 2:07 a.m. in the City of San Juan Capistrano.

Man Burned In Laguna Niguel Condo Fire: OCFA

The second-alarm fire was reported Tuesday morning, firefighters said.

Shots Fired, Police Activity Reported In San Clemente: OCSD

The incident was reported shortly after 12:30 p.m. Monday in the City of San Clemente.

Innocent Woman Killed In U-Haul Chase ID'd In San Clemente

Authorities continued their investigation Tuesday into a suspect who crashed a stolen U-Haul van into an SUV in San Clemente.

1 Killed When Stolen U-Haul Slams Car During Police Chase In OC

At least one person died as a result of the morning crash in south Orange County, authorities said.

OC Company Illegally Towed And Sold Dozens Of Service Member Vehicles, Prosecutors Claim

The company violated the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act after unlawfully towing the vehicles from Camp Pendleton, federal officials say.

5-Car Crash Shuts Down Ortega Highway Lanes Amid Rush Hour: CHP

The crash was reported at 8:26 a.m. on Wednesday in the City of San Juan Capistrano, police said.

Laguna Niguel Man Who Threatened OC Supervisor Sentenced

The judge for the man's case, Judge Fred W. Slaughter, went beyond sentencing guidelines due to the "grim" nature of the threats.

'You Just Have To Trust Your Gut': OC Woman Leads Police To Kidnapper

A man wanted for kidnapping his toddler and teen niece pleaded guilty Friday after an astute bystander helped police nab him.

South OC Man Stabbed Estranged Wife Over Date With Other Man, Prosecutors Say

The San Juan Capistrano man apparently believed his estranged wife had a date lined up with another man during Valentine's Day weekend.

Man Charged With Fatally Stabbing Estranged Wife In South OC

He was accused of killing the 59-year-old woman on Valentine's Day during a domestic dispute, police said.

Estranged Husband, Wife ID'd In Fatal Valentine's Day Stabbing

The 62-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of fatally stabbing his estranged wife in South Orange County.

Laguna Niguel Man Causes Power Outage, Shears Hydrant, Suspected Of DUI In RivCo Crash

Early Friday, the single vehicle crash led to road closures, and drew repair crews to return power to a Murrieta business district.

Orange County Cities Rank Among Safest In CA For 2026

SafeWise released its 2026 Safest Cities report. See where cities in Orange County ranked on the list.

Border Patrol Cameras To Be Installed On Idyllic South OC Beach

A South Orange County coastline will soon be monitored by border patrol cameras.

OC Firefighters Knock Down Fire At 2-Story House

Two occupants were treated for smoke inhalation and transported to a nearby hospital by paramedics.

Mudslide Shuts Down Train Tracks Near South OC Pier

Orange County authorities responded to the mudslide with three K9 teams to make sure no one was injured.

South OC Bluff Collapse Halts Trains, Draws K-9 Rescue Response

Orange County Fire Authority sent K-9s and handlers to search for trapped people after a bluff collapsed south of the pier.

Famed South OC Mission Vandalized

The historic Mission San Juan Capistrano was vandalized Tuesday, Dec. 23, according to staff.

Big Rig Crash Kills 1 On 5 Freeway Monday

Traffic was snarled on the busy freeway Monday when a big rig and a sedan crashed in south Orange County.

Car Slams Electrical Box On Coast Highway In South OC: OCSD

Traffic in the beachside Orange County town was slowed considerably as a result of the Wednesday morning crash.

Crash Slows 5 Freeway Traffic, Injures 1 In South OC: CHP

The crash was reported at 10:52 a.m. on the southbound side of the freeway, according to the California Highway Patrol.