Orange County

A 60-year-old grandmother was killed in a violent crash after a pursuit driver ran a red light in the city of La Palma. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Dec. 18, 2024.

A woman who police say broke into two neighboring homes in Anaheim while high on methamphetamine has been arrested.

A woman suspected of being high on meth was arrested after she allegedly broke into two Anaheim homes. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 17, 2024.

Two children and three adults were hospitalized Monday after a school bus and SUV crashed in the city of Orange, according to the Orange County Fire Authority.

A crash snarled traffic in Orange after an SUV driver and school bus crashed. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 16, 2024.

Emergency crews rescued a person after their vehicle went into the ocean in Corona del Mar early Saturday, according to the Newport Beach Police Department.

A 70-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of bludgeoning a man to death in a Southern California home more than four decades ago, authorities said.

An Orange County pooch known for her athleticism made history by being the first animal inducted into the Surfers’ Hall of Fame.

Sugar the surfing dog, who hails from Orange County, has been inducted into the Surfs’ Hall of Fame for her decorated career. This video was broadcast on Today in LA on Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024.

Fullerton College will be offering a first-of-its-kind bachelor’s degree in drone and autonomous systems in Fall of 2026.

Students at Fullerton College will soon be able to earn a Bachelor of Science degree in drone and autonomous systems. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 6 p.m. on Dec. 6, 2024. 

A Yorba Linda man is the latest victim to the recent series of pricey laptop thefts in Southern California, where thieves are using QR codes and fake ID’s to impersonate the customer. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m.

The historical area is dressed in its seasonal best; enjoy lights, carols, and more at the Lake Forest landmark.

Investigators in Orange County are searching for a man they stay stabbed another man in an attempted carjacking Wednesday night.

Police are searching for a man they say is responsible for stabbing and attempting to carjack another man at a Whole Foods parking lot in Laguna Niguel. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Dec. 5, 2024.

The man accused of killing an woman during a pursuit after starting a house fire in Fountain Valley was identified as a white supremacist gang member.

A renovation project at a Santa Ana park led to the discovery of three submerged vehicle in the space’s lake. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Dec. 4, 2024.

Renovations taking place at a lake in Santa Ana revealed an unusual discovery that had park-goers scratching their heads recently.

There is a special kind of vending machine at Dana Point Harbor that is helping spread some holiday cheer.

A special vending machine at Dana Point Harbor is helping to spread holiday cheer. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 4 a.m. on Dec. 4, 2024.