When Every Second Counts, Newport Beach Paramedics Deliver
But when it doesn’t, that’s when Newport Beach Fire Department’s paramedics spring into action. They arrive at the scene of such critical health emergencies as heart attacks, strokes and devastating traffic accidents on average under five and one-half minutes after frantic 9-1-1 calls for help. A paramedic...
Yamaha departure adds to the growing wave of companies leaving California
Yamaha Motor Corp. USA will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia, ending nearly five decades in Orange County. The phased transition, starting in 2026 and finishing by 2028, will affect about 250 employees as the company consolidates operations and aligns key divisions closer...
Two arrested for package theft at Irvine apartments
A mail carrier reported a suspicious couple stealing packages at The Park at Irvine Spectrum Apartments. The suspects caused property damage while fleeing through the apartment landscaping. Officers later found their vehicle at The Marketplace, where the pair attempted to escape in a rideshare before being arrested.
Irvine is America’s Safest Big City
The Mayor also reported that violent crime in Irvine dropped by 5% and property crime fell by 16% last year. Mayor Agran thanked the City’s public safety officers: “On behalf of a grateful Irvine community, I want to take this moment to thank Chief Michael Kent and our entire Irvine Police Department for yet another...
U-Haul truck loaded with ‘irreplaceable’ antiques stolen in Long Beach
A Long Beach antique dealer is still reeling from shock after a U-Haul truck packed with about 130 antique pieces from the 1920s and 1930s was stolen right in front of her home this week. Khobe DeLuca, who had just presented precious items at the LA Pottery Show in Glendale...
Long Beach Cook Sentenced 15 Years For Huntington Beach Kidnapping
A Long Beach man has been sentenced to 15 years to life in prison for a violent downtown Huntington Beach kidnapping and sexual assault that rattled the coastal city in June 2021. Florentino Contreras Bacilio, 52, was convicted by a jury in late February and received his sentence at a hearing on Friday. His...
Council moves forward with hospital action plan in response to possible ER closure
City Council this week unanimously agreed to move forward with a Mission Hospital strategy framework for the city to approach the possible closure of the emergency room and larger site changes at Providence Mission Hospital Laguna Beach. Councilmembers voted 4-0 (Mayor Pro Tem Hallie Jones was absent) on Tuesday...
Could your pet be Long Beach’s Favorite?
“This is my son, Gumbo.” Ashley Jones, executive director of Partners of Parks, thus introduced her new family member at the March 10 Long Beach City Council. Gumbo attended the meeting as ambassador for Jones’ presentation of Long Beach’s Favorite Pet, a competition and celebration of the city’s pets and the people...
Medical Examiner IDs Bellfower Shooting Victim
A 37-year-old man who was found fatally shot in Bellflower was identified Friday by county authorities. Homicide detectives from the Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department Friday are investigating the death of a man who was found shot in Bellflower and the suspected shooter is on the loose. Juan Corrales...
9 California Bakeries Where Everything Disappears Before Noon
California is home to some of the most talented bakers in the world, and their creations sell out fast. From flaky croissants to pillowy doughnuts, these spots draw long lines before the sun is even fully up. If you sleep in, you might miss out on something truly special. Here...
