Orange County

A massive crime scene was set up in Brea hours after a “police activity” was reported Thursday afternoon.

The Lambert Road on-ramp to the 57 Freeway was blocked off as officers investigated. Darsha Philips reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 28, 2024. 

The father-son duo, Steve and Andy Concialdi, both with the Orange County Fire Authority, are spending Thanksgiving working at the same fire station.

Food banks in Orange County reported seeing a big increase in the number of families needing help this holiday season, including one non-profit that said it saw a jump of 63% since January of this year.

A food bank in Orange County says it’s seen a jump of 63% more visitors since January of this year. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 27, 2024.

Democratic candidate Derek Tran is projected to be the next U.S. House representative for California’s 45th Congressional District.

Julian Ramos became the first-ever dual organ transplant patient at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 26, 2024.

Julian Ramos received a new lease on life after becoming the first-ever dual organ transplant patient at Providence St. Joseph Hospital in Orange.

As the highest reported day for house fire approaches, Orange County Fire Authority officials demonstrate cooking tips for a safe Thanksgiving. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Nov. 21, 2024.  

Santa Ana Mayor Valerie Amezcua proposed on Tuesday a new ordinance that aims to take stronger actions against homeless encampments in the name of keeping the community clean and safe, she says.

City leaders in Santa Ana are considering a city ordinance in an effort to clean up homeless encampments in the community. Amber Frias reports for the NBC4 News at 7 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A mountain lion that was spooked up a tree by a dog caused quite a stir in Tustin. This video was broadcast on the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A father was stabbed several times while protecting his toddler daughter after she was randomly attacked by a woman in Westminster. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 news at 5 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 19, 2024.

A Westminster toddler and her father are recovering at home after police said a woman tried to stab the young girl in a random attack over the weekend.

An Orange County family was surprised on Monday when they saw that their dog chased a cat up a tree in the yard of the. But this was not an ordinary cat, but a young mountain lion.

A 37-year-old female choir teacher at Santa Ana High School was arrested on suspicion of having sexual relations with a 17-year-old male student, authorities said Saturday.

Police in Orange County are warning the public after a choir teacher in Santa Ana was arrested on suspicion of having sex with a student. This video was broadcast on Today in LA on Sunday, Nov. 17, 2024.

An Orange County man convicted of murdering a gay former classmate more than six years ago was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole. Robert Kovacik reports for the NBC4 News at 11 p.m. on Nov. 15, 2024.

Samuel Woodward convicted of murdering Blaze Bernstein, a gay and Jewish man, more than six years ago was sentenced to life without the possibility of parole Friday. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 5 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 15, 2024.

A 27-year-old man faces life in prison without the possibility of parole on Friday for the hate-crime killing of a gay former classmate in Foothill Ranch six years ago.