Public Safety

A Multi-Agency Rescue Effort Lasting Over Two and a Half Hours Shut Down Major Lanes of the 55 Freeway on Monday Evening.

The Orange County District Attorney and County Superintendent of Schools Explored E-Bike Safety, Hate Incident Prevention, and Gang Reduction Strategies in a Recent Podcast Episode.

Temperatures Are Expected to Climb Across Irvine and the Broader Region as Santa Ana Winds Develop, Increasing Wildfire Danger Through the End of the Week.

The Irvine Police Department Is Asking Residents for Help Identifying a Suspect Caught on Video Stealing a Bicycle From a Residential Garage, as Officials Note a Pattern of Similar Thefts.

Officials Have Created a Central Online Resource to Provide Residents and Businesses with Information and Tools Ahead of Potentially Severe Winter Storms and Flooding.

Federal Authorities Allege an Irvine Woman Secretly Gathered Intelligence on a Taiwanese Official's Family for the People's Republic of China.

A New County-Wide Initiative Aims to Clarify Device Differences, State Laws, and Local Ordinances for Students and Families to Prevent Injuries.

Extreme Heat Warnings Remain in Effect for Coastal and Inland Orange County Through Thursday, Prompting Calls for Energy Conservation and Public Safety Precautions.

Temperatures in Inland Orange County Are Expected to Reach Near 100 Degrees for Several Days, Prompting Health Officials to Advise Caution Through Next Week.

Joe Little, 28, Used Bluetooth Headphones to Call 911 After a Boulder Gave Way at an Oregon Jetty, Leading to a Multi-Agency Extraction.

The New Agreement Includes a Nearly 25% Pay Increase for Firefighters Over Five Years, with Costs to Be Covered by the Authority's 23 Member Cities, Including Irvine.

The New State Law, Effective Next Year, Prohibits Local, State, and Federal Officers From Using Electric Shock Gloves.

A Malfunction in a Harness and Lowering System Left the Worker Suspended Above Irvine Center Drive on Sunday Morning, Prompting a Technical Rescue.

The Orange County Fire Authority Board of Directors Is Expected to Accept Over $1.8 Million From Federal Agencies to Bolster Specialized Search and Rescue Efforts Ahead of the Anticipated El Niño Season.

A County-Wide Discussion on Curbing E-Bike Related Deaths and Injuries Involves Varied Approaches, From Enforcement and Education to Infrastructure Overhauls.

Governor Gavin Newsom Has Mobilized State Agencies and the National Guard to Ready Communities, Protect Infrastructure, and Stage Equipment in Anticipation of Heavy Rain, Strong Winds, and Coastal Flooding Across California This Fall and Winter.

The Sheriff's Department Exceeded Its Budget by Nearly $29 Million in the Past Fiscal Year, Describing the Amount as Part of a Deliberate County Financial Approach.

Gavin Christian Mestas Received 90 Days in Jail and Probation for Offenses Including Lewd Conduct and Using Concealed Cameras at a Local Apartment Complex.

A Longtime Member of the Department, Cooper Assumes Leadership for Campus and Medical Center Public Safety.

A 14-Year-Old Girl From Salinas Is Believed to Be with an Adult Male; an Arrest Warrant Has Been Issued in Connection with a Newborn Infant's Death in Monterey County.

While Hurricane Marie Remains Far From California, Its Influence Is Expected to Bring Hazardous Surf Conditions and Increased Humidity to the Irvine Area.

An Extended Heat Wave Across Southern California Has Led to More Frequent Rattlesnake Encounters, Including Reports From Local Residents.

The Dialed & Defend Charity, Founded by Dialed Labs CEO Ali Garawi, Has Committed $250,000 in Specialized Equipment to California Fire Departments.

Research From UC Irvine Suggests Community-Led Safety Programs in Parks May Significantly Increase Physical Activity, Particularly Among Black Users.

The Plan, Developed by a Local Educator, Emphasizes a Comprehensive Approach to Address Both Illegal Vehicles and Rider Behavior, Moving Beyond Simple Restrictions.