Orange County Toddler Diagnosed with Measles
A toddler in Orange County has been diagnosed with measles. The family isolated during the contagious period, reducing the risk of spread. Health officials emphasize vaccination and monitoring for symptoms, especially after travel.
Shark attacks competitive swimmer near popular Calif. tourist spot
The man was on a long-distance swim near Catalina Island.
Two people injured following shooting incident in Florida
FLORIDA — Two men were hospitalized after a shooting early Monday morning in Orlando, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Office. Deputies said the incident occurred around 2:30 a.m. in the 7500 block of University Boulevard. Investigators reported that three men were involved in an altercation when a man in his...
9/29 KVCR Midday: Quarantine issued in Riverside, San Bernardino for invasive fruit fly
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Deputy Who Killed Suspect Using `Cowboy Tactics’ Sentenced to Year in Jail
INDIO (CNS) – An ex-Riverside County sheriff‘s deputy who tried to arrest, but then killed, a man over conflicts stemming from their attachments to the same woman was sentenced Tuesday to a year in jail and 10 years’ felony probation. An Indio jury in June convicted Oscar...
Two injured in Coachella shooting
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Department continues to investigate a Sunday night shooting in Coachella that left two people injured. According to the Sheriff’s Department, the shooting was reported around 9 pm Sunday night, when a caller reported a man crashed into a parked car, telling emergency dispatchers they...
Five people detained during immigration operation at Corona Home Depot
Five people were detained during an immigration enforcement operation at a Home Depot in Corona on Monday, activists say.
Pharmacy Settles Medicare Fraud for $600K; Whistleblower Receives $100K
Federal investigation found illegal kickbacks for prescriptions; whistleblower to receive portion of settlement. A California businessman has agreed to pay $600,000 to resolve allegations that he violated federal law by paying kickbacks to obtain prescriptions reimbursed by Medicare, federal prosecutors announced...
Another Orange County Town Debates Becoming a Charter City
Fountain Valley is the latest Orange County city to consider becoming a charter city, a move that could give local leaders more say over housing, elections, zoning and other municipal decisions. Currently a general law city, Fountain Valley follows the state’s rules for governance. By adopting a charter, the...
Los Angeles Gas Prices Climb While U.S. Average Slips Again
LOS ANGELES - The average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline in Los Angeles County increased two-tenths of a cent Sunday to $4.727. The average price is nine-tenths of a cent less than one week ago, but 11.3 cents more than one month ago and 16.9 cents more than one year ago, according to figures from...
