Orange County

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. 

The innocent woman was identified as 25-year-old Hong Ngoc Nguyen. Hetty Chang reports for the NBC4 News at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 3, 2024.

A woman killed in a pursuit crash that initially started as an arson investigation has been identified.

At least one person was killed in a multi-car crash in Fountain Valley Monday night. 

Irvine police are searching for the man who intercepted a package from a UPS delivery driver and took off with a MacBook Pro.

Police are searching for a man suspected of stealing multiple packages by intercepting them before they are delivered. As seen on air on the NBC4 News at 3 p.m. on Nov. 29, 2024.

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