SAN CLEMENTE, Calif. (Jan. 17, 2026): On Jan. 19, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.Under…

Key MessagesKratom has a complex pharmacological profile with the potential for sedative, stimulant, and opioid effects. 7-hydroxymitragynine, commonly known as 7-OH, is a potent opioid that usually…

LAKE FOREST, Calif. (Jan. 21, 2026): On Jan. 23, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone…

LAGUNA HILLS, Calif. (Jan. 22, 2026): On Jan. 24, 2026, the Orange County Sheriff’s will conduct an enforcement operation focused on drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.Under…

Huntington Beach, CA- December 3, 2025- As of this morning, December 3, 2025, both Orange County Probation Officers involved in yesterday’s vehicle collision in Huntington Beach are recovering. One…

Huntington Beach, CA- December 2, 2025- On Tuesday, December 2, 2025, at approximately 3:00 PM, Huntington Beach police responded to a multi-vehicle collision, which included a probation vehicle, at…

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) is issuing this Health Alert Network (HAN) Health Advisory to share information and notify clinicians, public health authorities, and the public…

(Santa Ana, CA) – A bat in the City of Rancho Santa Margarita has tested positive for rabies. The bat was found near the gate entrance along the Mesa Trail at O'Neill Regional Park, off El…

The clocks spring forward early March 9, marking the beginning of daylight saving time and OC Parks’ spring-summer operating schedule. Most regional parks close at 9 p.m. for the spring and…

 In the early years of our lives, mothers are the center of our universe. They bring us life, they kiss our boo-boos, they read to us and tell us stories, they support our families…