Man hurt in stabbing died after ambulance was stolen in California
When Reinaldo Jesus Lefonts, 68, was stabbed by a homeless man at a city-owned EV charging station outside a Southern California library the morning of Saturday, Sept. 13, emergency services responded. But “what followed made a tragic situation catastrophic,” the attorneys hired by Lefonts’ family, Curd, Galindo &...
Dozens of guns seized from home of man wanted in road rage shooting, police...
Police say they seized 30 guns — including 12 ghost guns — from the home of a 74-year-old Long Beach man who is suspected of shooting at a car during a road rage incident. The shooting happened on Dec. 18, 2024, near the intersection of Ocean Boulevard and Alamitos Avenue in downtown, according to Long Beach police....
Audit Finds More Questionable Spending From Convicted Former OC Supervisor
A new audit found that Orange County leaders may have lost more money than initially realized under the watch of former Supervisor Andrew Do, detailing a series of contracts auditors say Do steered without documenting what happened to it. The audit came after Do pleaded guilty to accepting bribes in...
California Man Arrested After Police Say He Intentionally Ran Over His 89-Year-Old Father
Long Beach, California — A Southern California man has been arrested after police say he intentionally ran over and killed his 89-year-old father during a family disturbance in Long Beach. Authorities identified the suspect as 50-year-old Robert Porter, who was taken into custody Saturday following the incident in a...
Bye Bye California, Hello Georgia: Yamaha Is Moving Its Headquarters, and Here’s Why
If you’ve been paying attention to the slow but steady exodus of major companies leaving California, you can go ahead and add another name to the list. Yamaha Motor Co. — yes, the people behind ... Read more
Andrew Do’s corruption went far beyond what was previously known, audit finds
“Do’s federal bribery conviction was the tip of the iceberg,” said his successor, Supervisor Janet Nguyen. She called for further investigation by law enforcement.
37 Teenagers Rescued In Southern California Human Trafficking Operation
Federal agents and local law enforcement rescued 37 teenagers during a human trafficking operation in Southern California. The US Marshals Service dubbed the operation “Operation Safe Return” and stated that it was especially concerned with identifying critically missing children who are at a higher risk of abuse,...
Car hits pole, driver dead
A motorist was fatally injured when the vehicle he was driving crashed into a utility pole in Garden Grove on Sunday morning. According to the GGPD, the accident was reported at around 7:08 a.m The collision was in the 11200 block of Western Avenue, north of Chapman Ave. The motorist...
Paradis Ice Cream Opening Soon
Old Towne Orange is about to get a little sweeter. A new dessert destination, Paradis Ice Cream, is preparing to open its doors in the heart of the historic district, giving locals and visitors another delicious reason to visit the iconic Old Towne Orange. Known for its charming atmosphere, vintage...
WM opens upgraded recycling facility in Southern California
WM has upgraded its Orange Recycling Facility in Southern California. With the $20 million investment in advanced technology equipped with automation and artificial intelligence (AI), the site is expected to process up to 130,000 tons of material per year. The upgraded Orange Recycling Facility uses optical sorters...
