Santana: A Look at Orange County’s Civic Headlines
Many Orange County school children headed back to school this week – after officials in at least four public school districts sharpened their ICE preparations and staff trainings. There’s also increased questioning about the legality of the ongoing federal deportation sweeps after a federal judge ordered them halted.
More Pop-Up Thunderstorms are in Todays Forecast
HIGH DESERT, CA. (Pain In The Pass) >> There is a risk of pop-up thunderstorms in Sunday afternoon/evening forecast. The monsoon storms are likely to impact parts of the Big Bear area, Wrightwood area, High Desert cities, and Las Vegas/Primm Neveda area today. Monday storms will be stronger than Sunday storms.
California Woman Shocked To Find 7 Tiny Pups Crammed In A Cage—What Happens Next...
Sadly, it’s becoming all too common to see abandoned dogs struggling to survive on their own. Still, for those who truly care about animals, every heartbreaking sight leaves a lasting impact. That’s exactly what happened to Stephanie Castillo, who stumbled upon a gut-wrenching scene that made her stomach turn....
Orange County entrepreneur to plead guilty in $248M investor and lender fraud scheme
Joseph Neal Sanberg, a prominent Orange County businessman and co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc., has agreed to plead guilty to a massive fraud scheme that defrauded investors and lenders of $248 million. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, Sanberg faces...
Ports Shutout Storm to Back Blandford’s Blast in 3-0 Win
STOCKTON, Calif. – The Ports (48-70, 16-36) won 3-0 against Lake Elsinore (52-66, 23-29) with shutdown pitching and a big swing from Bobby Blandford. Cole Miller had the ball to start for Stockton and he delivered. Miller tossed four scoreless innings allowing just one hit and one hit batter with four strikeouts in...
Home Prices, Sales Decline in Riverside County
RIVERSIDE (CNS) – Home sales declined in Riverside County and statewide in July, the California Association of Realtors announced Tuesday. Closed escrow sales of existing, single-family detached homes in California totaled a seasonally adjusted annualized rate of 261,820 last month. July home sales activity dipped 1%...
Southern California woman accused of scamming victims through Ponzi scheme
A Southern California woman was arrested for allegedly scamming victims out of thousands of dollars through a Ponzi scheme. The woman was identified as Consuelo Carrasco-Ramirez, 53, of Hemet, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in April when deputies were contacted by a victim...
Vail Fire burns over 50 acres in Temecula before firefighters halt forward progress
The fire was 95% contained as of 7 p.m. on Saturday.
Emmanuel Haro’s Parents Faked Kidnapping Story, Authorities Say
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is feeling certain Emmanuel Haro was not kidnapped from the parking lot of a Big 5 ... leading to the arrest of parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, for suspicion of murder.
Officials investigate inmate death in custody
A 46-year-old man was found dead in his cell on Friday evening at a Riverside County detention facility, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his death. Deputies discovered Ray Gonzalez of Jurupa Valley unresponsive in his housing unit at 6:54 p.m., according to authorities. Jail medical staff...