Second Protester Blinded After Federal Officers Fired Into Anti-ICE Rally in California
A second protester was blinded after federal officers fired projectiles into a crowd during an anti-ICE rally outside a federal building in Santa Ana, California, according to witness accounts, video footage and statements from those injured, reported by The Los Angeles Times. Britain Rodriguez, a 31-year-old Orange...
Cypress Looks to Move Council Meetings to Tuesdays
Cypress could join the ranks of cities with their city council meetings falling on Tuesdays, moving away from their previous Monday scheduling. At the Jan. 12 meeting, the first reading of the ordinance was approved 4-1, with Councilmember Bonnie Peat voting no. According to Councilmember David Burke, Tuesday...
Faris Lee Closes San Clemente Retail Sale to Family Office
Faris Lee Investments completed the sale of Plaza Pacifica, a neighborhood retail center located in San Clemente’s affluent South Orange County trade area. The property closed at a price of $21,000,000. The center features a strong mix of daily-needs retailers and has demonstrated long-term historical occupancy with...
Calif. city faces AI misinformation battle over popular hiking trail
The trail in Chino Hills features bright green hillsides and cows.
Shelter Dog Flies East in Search of Forever Home
Shelter Dog “Chip” Flies to East Coast to Find His Forever Home; Seven RivCo Dogs Join SoCal Wings of Rescue Flight Transport. “I’m glad to see we are starting off the year on a high note by giving these dogs a new opportunity to be adopted,” Fourth District Supervisor V. Manuel Perez said in a statement. “This first...
Walmart’s Latest Supercenter Showcases Updated Home Department
The new Walmart supercenter in Eastvale, CA, offers a look at new elements as the retailer expands and upgrades its store portfolio, including a fresh approach to homewares. Shoppers at the new Walmart Supercenter will discover a reimagined store layout with a more open and modern composition developed to make it...
O.C. Deputies busted illegal e-bike riders and impounded their vehicles
Last week, Orange County Sheriff deputies conducted focused e-bike enforcement in response to multiple resident complaints about gas and electric mini bikes, often called pocket bikes, being ridden on city streets, according to Rancho Margarita Police services. Several riders were stopped and the illegal bikes were...
Woman killed by hit-and-run driver in Orange County identified after more than 40 years
A woman who was killed in a hit-and-run crash in Laguna Beach and whose identity has remained a mystery has now been identified over 40 years later. Virginia Irene Nelson, also known as “Ginny” to her family, was 46 years old when she was killed. Originally from Yonkers, New York, she was last known to […]
As requests for birth certificates shoot up 36%, OC’s Clerk-Recorder has gone mobile
Orange County Clerk-Recorder Hugh Nguyen is bringing his office to you — with a new van on wheels.
Scene and Seen: City of Hope Orange County Promises of Hope Gala
Excitement filled the air at the City of Hope Orange County campus, and for good reason. The new cancer specialty hospital—five years in the making—would soon be open to provide the community with innovative, leading-edge care. And generous donors pledged more than $20 million to help ensure the institution’s future.

















