Orange County

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.

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.