Garden Grove police can’t dodge unlawful arrest suit by man experiencing medical emergency
LOS ANGELES (CN) — Officers with the Garden Grove, California, police department failed to persuade a federal judge to dismiss the unlawful arrest claim by a man who says he was apprehended while lying in bed after his 10-year-old daughter called 911 because she thought he was having a medical emergency.
Bail bondsman targeted after viral video falsely claimed he was an ICE agent
LOS ANGELES - A series of videos circulating on social media accused a bail bondsman of being an ICE agent. Activists accused Chad Conley of being an ICE agent who arrested a man in Anaheim and then stole his truck. The problem is, the claims weren’t true. But Conley says...
Legendary Anaheim Venue Chain Reaction Set to Close With Two Final Shows Featuring Movements
Emo outfit Movements are set to help send off one of Southern California’s most iconic music venues, Chain Reaction in Anaheim, CA, with the final two shows ever held at the storied location on December 18th and 19th, 2025. After decades of hosting groundbreaking performances and unforgettable memories, the venue...
California Traveler Spots A Motionless Shape On The Metro Steps And Uncovers A Story...
While getting ready to board a train at a California metro station, a concerned traveler spotted a tarp on the steps with a small, still figure resting on top of it. As they approached, the shape became clearer. It was a dog with bare, wrinkled skin and an exhausted look in her eyes. She remained completely still, as...
Permits Approved for Demolition of Former La Brea Bakery and Two Disneyland Ticket Booths
This week, Anaheim approved three permits filed by Disney for the demolition of the former La Brea Bakery in Downtown Disney District and two nearby Disneyland Resort ticket booths. The new Porto’s Bakery will be constructed in the space. La Brea Bakery & Ticket Booth Demolition. Permits BLD2025-01762, 01763,...
The country’s largest all-electric hospital is about to open in Orange County
More buildings are going all-electric, especially in states trying to address climate change. UCI Health–Irvine, the largest all-electric hospital in the country, is opening Wednesday.
Manuel Cid named finalist for Anaheim’s next chief of police
Manuel Cid has been named finalist to be the next police chief of the Anaheim Police Department. With City Council consideration of an employment agreement and completion of pre-employment requirements, Cid could start Dec. 29. Cid currently serves as chief of police of the Glendale Police Department, a position...
Fullerton Hit With State Case Over Illegal Hiring of Retired Officials
The Fullerton City Council met behind closed doors on December 2, 2025, to discuss a little-known state enforcement case. The California Public Employees’ Retirement System (CalPERS), which oversees the state’s public pension system, has determined that Fullerton illegally employed several retirees in permanent,...
An auto theft suspect was arrested in coastal Orange County
Shortly after midnight, poice officers spotted a vehicle reported stolen out of a nearby city while patrolling PCH near Warner, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. The police officers initiated a high-risk traffic stop, and the driver quickly pulled over without incident. The driver was arrested for...
Man found stabbed to death outside Orange County fast-food restaurant
An investigation is underway after a man was stabbed to death at the drive-thru of an Orange County fast-food restaurant. On Dec. 6, police responded to reports of a man down and bleeding at Pollo Campero at 2320 S. Bristol Street in Santa Ana. Santa Ana officers found the victim, Christopher Abrego, 43, of...
