Ladera Ranch Woman Embezzled $56K From OC Company

A 43-year-old Ladera Ranch woman pleaded guilty Monday and was sentenced for embezzling about $56,000 from the company.

RSM Man Shot By Police After Allegedly Killing Woman For Car, Video Shows: Police

Video of a 31-year-old Rancho Santa Margarita man firing at police while running toward an In-N-Out Burger in Laguna Hills was released.

Injuries Reported In 241 Freeway Crash Amid Wet Weather: CHP

At least one person was injured in the crash, which was reported at 2:10 p.m. Tuesday afternoon.

Evacuation Orders Issued In OC Communities Due To Flooding

Orange County just issued a mandatory evacuation order for areas near the Airport Fire burn scar. What to know.

Man Charged With Threatening OC Catholic Church Pleads Guilty To Weapon Possession

The 38-year-old Alabama man was originally charged with a felony count of criminal threats and more, according to court records.

Major Crash Kills 1 Person In South OC: CHP

A three-car crash killed at least one person in Rancho Mission Viejo Tuesday afternoon, the California Highway Patrol reported.

Major Crash Shuts Down Busy South OC Road: OCSD

The crash was reported in Rancho Mission Viejo and resulted in full closures of a main road in town, authorities said.

RSM Man Who Killed Woman For Her Car Dies In Shootout In Front Of In-N-Out

A Rancho Santa Margarita man led police on a cross-county pursuit after opening fire on a San Diego woman for her car, police said.

AlertOC Drill Scheduled In Rancho Santa Margarita: What To Know

Orange County Sheriff's deputies will be testing the county's AlertOC system with a large-scale drill this week. What to know.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills Driver, Injures Child In Silverado

One person was killed and three others, including a child, were injured in a head-on crash in Silverado Thursday.

Man Who Made Threats To OC Catholic Church Claimed To Be 'Angel Of Death', DA Says

The Alabama man sent an email threatening to "do the Lord's reaping" at St. Michael's Abbey in Silverado Canyon, prosecutors said.

Man Who Threatened OC Catholic Church Charged For Illegal Weapons, Threats

An Alabama man was charged Tuesday with making threats toward a Roman Catholic abbey in Orange County.

RSM Parents Claim AI Chatbot Became Son's 'Suicide Coach' In Lawsuit

The lawsuit was filed against OpenAI with accusations that the company's ChatGPT encouraged a teenage boy to commit suicide.

Brush Fire Breaks Out In OC Canyon: OCFA

The fire was reported in the 7500 block of Santiago Canyon Road Sunday night, authorities said.

Gas Leak Reported In RSM Shopping Center

Rancho Santa Margarita residents were urged to steer clear of the area of El Paseo and Alma Aldea "until further notice."

Man Attacked Mother In South OC Over Housing Dispute, Police Say

The man was charged with hospitalizing his mother after she threatened to kick him out of her Ladera Ranch home, authorities said.

Blaze Breaks Out In South Orange County; Firefighters Respond

The fire was reported shortly after 11:30 a.m. Friday by the Orange County Fire Authority.

Going On Vacation? Let Your Rancho Santa Margarita Police Services Officers Know

This isn't 'Home Alone,' but an opportunity to ensure someone has your back while you're away.

Firefighting Family Tradition Runs Deep In OC

The Orange County Fire Authority celebrated Father's Day by paying tribute to three sets of father's and sons in the department.

South OC Investigator For Defense Department Admits To Faking Background Reports

A review of her work found that a Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency contractor submitted 39 false background investigations.

Wrong-Way Crash Kills 1, Injures 5 On 241 Toll Road

At least one person was killed in a multi-vehicle crash Saturday on State Route 241 in Orange.

Rabies Reported In Rancho Santa Margarita

A bat found at Rancho Santa Margarita Lake tested positive for rabies this week, the Orange County Health Care Agency reported.

$2K+ Worth Of Merch Stolen From Ladera Ranch Business: Police

Three suspects were apprehended and arrested during a brief foot pursuit in Lake Forest after the thefts were reported, authorities said.

Man Arrested In OC For Serial Flashing Seniors: OCSD

A Laguna Woods man was arrested on suspicion of multiple incidents of indecent exposure on April 8, authorities said.

$2K+ In Merchandise Stolen From RSM CVS: Police

The theft was reported during routine patrol checks on local businesses, the Orange County Sheriff's Department said.

Mandatory Evacuation Order In OC Canyon Communities Due To Heavy Rains

An optional evacuation order was upgraded to a mandatory evacuation order in Orange County, officials said.

Evacuation Warning Issued In OC Canyon Communities Due To Rain

Orange County officials said evacuation warnings will go into effect at 8 a.m. Thursday in areas near the Airport Fire burn scar.

1 Dead In Fiery High-Speed Crash In South OC: CHP

The crash was reported at 11:08 a.m. when a car overturned and landed in a gully while driving at a high rate of speed, authorities said.

Vehicle Slams Power Pole, Crashes Down Embankment In Trabuco Canyon

The crash prompted firefighters to spring into action, initiating a low-angle rope rescue to free the driver trapped inside of the car.

RSM Firefighter Gets 6 Months In Jail For Deadly Hit-And-Run

According to prosecutors, the firefighter fatally struck a 24-year-old with his vehicle while driving on Pacific Coast Highway in 2022.

Man Injured In RSM Garage Fire: OCFA

A man was injured in a garage fire Friday at an apartment complex in Rancho Santa Margarita.

Woman In Her 60s Fatally Struck By Car In RSM: OC Sheriff

The fatal crash was reported just before 8 a.m. Thursday in Rancho Santa Margarita, the Orange County Sheriff's Department reported.

$168K+ In Merch Stolen From RSM Business: 5 Arrested

Five people were arrested on suspicion of stealing more than $168,000 in merchandise from a Rancho Santa Margarita business.

5 Arrested After $170K In Merchandise Stolen From OC Business: Police

“To help prevent crimes like this, business owners are reminded to turn on their alarm systems and ensure they are functioning properly."

RSM Homes May Lose Power Amid Shutoff Warning, Red Flag Event

Dangerous wildfire conditions and feared downed power lines are why South Orange County residents could lose power overnight, SCE says.

4K OC Homes Without Power, 7K+ More Under Power Safety Warning

Southern California Edison initiated a Power Safety Shutoff measure across Orange County. Here's how to check if your power is in danger.

Rancho Santa Margarita Is The Safest City In CA, Per Safewise

Rancho Santa Margarita is once again ranked number one by Safewise in their 2024 Safest Cities report.

Charges Possible In High School Football Sex Assault Investigation

The diocese issued a statement saying police completed an investigation after finding no evidence, but sheriff's officials contradicted it.

OC High School Footballers Accused Of Sexually Assaulting 8 Teammates

Police are investigating the allegations. One victim said he was told, “It’s football, you knew what you what you were signing up for."

RSM Mayor Admits To City Council Campaign Crime

Former Mayor Carol Gamble reached a plea deal with county prosecutors and will pay an undetermined fine for her crime, authorities said.