OC Supervisors Approve Fines, Jail for Homelessness
Orange County's new policy allows immediate arrest and fines for camping on county land. The policy, approved by a 4-1 vote, aims to improve public safety but raises concerns about its impact on Santa Ana.
Neal: Huntington Beach is Standing Up For You
As reported by the Voice of OC on October 9, California’s Fourth District Court of Appeals recently rejected Huntington Beach’s argument that its status as a charter city exempted it from the state’s high density housing mandates, and threatened it with fines, loss of its little remaining control over zoning...
Video: Fleeing Armed Suspect Fires on Calif. Police, Hits Cruisers
Dashboard and body camera footage released by Newport Beach police shows a 31-year-old suspect firing at officers before being fatally shot near a Laguna Hills In-N-Out Burger after a Sept. 20 pursuit. The chase followed a Sept. 19 carjacking and fatal shooting in Carlsbad that left a 50-year-old woman dead...
Mail theft suspects caught at Huntington Beach hotel with fake IDs
A group of people suspected of being involved in recent mail thefts attempted to check into a Southern California hotel using fraudulent credit cards and IDs, police said. Staff members at the hotel in Huntington Beach reported the incident to police on Tuesday morning, but the suspects had already left before...
Compton Relaunches Human Trafficking Task Force to Protect Survivors and Provide Trauma Informed Care
Compton city leaders and community partners gathered on Wednesday, Oct. 29, to relaunch the Human Trafficking Task Force, a collaborative effort to provide trauma-informed care, prevention, and advocacy for survivors. The initiative brings together law enforcement, service providers, faith-based organizations,...
Monopoly ‘Get out of jail free’ card not valid on California roadways, police warn
FULLERTON, Calif. - A California driver did not pass ‘go’ over the weekend and did not collect $200 despite using a handy "Get out of jail free" Monopoly card. According to the Fullerton Police Department, one of its officers recently pulled over a driver for a traffic violation and was surprised to be handed that...
Bicyclists come face-to-face with mountain lion in frightening Orange County encounter
A couple of bicyclists had a frightening encounter with a mountain lion on the trails in Whiting Ranch in Lake Forest, and it was all caught on video.
Prop. 50 wins in state, county
Californians – including those in Orange County – overwhelmingly on Tuesday approved Proposition 50, which will redraw Congressional districts to create five more “winnable” seats in the House of Representatives for Democratic candidates. According to the California Secretary of State, the measure has garnered 63.8...
Los Angeles and Surrounding Counties Hit with Wood-Burning Ban Amid Air Quality Alert
Los Angeles residents are facing restrictions today as an Air Quality Alert prompts a mandatory wood-burning ban across the South Coast Air Basin, including parts of Los Angeles, Riverside, San Bernardino, and all of Orange County, with certain areas and households exempt from the rule, according to a statement...
The Seaside California Fish Market Frying Tacos Locals Keep Secret
Bear Flag Fish Co. in Newport Beach is the kind of seaside spot locals would rather keep to themselves. Fresh-caught fish hits the grill or fryer within hours, and the scent alone can draw in anyone strolling by. Their crispy, golden tacos have become a local legend, packed with ocean-fresh...
