Orange County couple deported to Colombia after routine check-in with ICE
“Packing their stuff, it almost feels like they died.”. Stephanie Gonzalez became emotional Thursday talking about her parents, Gladys and Nelson — who are very much alive — but are thousands of miles away from their three daughters, son-in-law, and grandson. The couple, who lived in California for...
Irvine Co. Plans 3,100-Home Village on Golf Course Site
The Irvine Company plans to replace Oak Creek Golf Course with a 3,100-home village in Irvine. The development will include single-family homes, apartments, a school, and parks.
Free Surgery Center Launches in Orange County, First in U.S.
Orange County is now home to the nation’s first free surgery center dedicated to uninsured and low-income patients. Lestonnac Free Clinic (1215 E. Chapman Ave) held an opening ceremony for its in-house surgery center on May 1, unveiling a 4,000-square-foot facility designed to expand access to critical medical care.
Costa Mesa City Council Abruptly Fires City Manager
A slim majority of Costa Mesa City Council members abruptly fired City Manager Lori Ann Farrell Harrison, who steered the city through the pandemic and its economic fallout. During a closed session vote on Tuesday, council members voted 4-2-1 to terminate Farrell Harrison’s employment with the city. Councilwomen...
Students surrender to authorities after fatal gang-related attack at OC high school
SANTA ANA – Two Santa Ana High School students who were allegedly involved a fight that ended in a fatal stabbing at the campus surrendered to police overnight, but there were no immediate reports of any arrests. The fight and the triple stabbing occurred around 3:20 p.m. Wednesday in...
Man Sentenced to Prison for Long Beach Puppy Attack
Alexander Cueva, 28, pleaded no contest to felony animal cruelty for a brutal attack on a puppy in Long Beach that was caught on video.
Legendary Sunset Beach postal clerk retires
There are many good people who work for the United States Postal Service. Look at Rick Scoccia who was a letter carrier for 39 years in Huntington Beach, Gino Nardo who was a postal worker in Seal Beach and retired after 39 years of service and now the legendary Sunset Beach postal clerk Andy Chan who retired after...
California’s zero-emission truck program stalls as feds freeze $250M in green funds
Los Angeles, California – A federal freeze on $250 million in green energy funding threatens California’s push to
Tariffs begin to batter Long Beach Port; expect ripple effects across the U.S. soon,...
This story is available for republication. Please see our policy here. After 11 straight months of soaring cargo volumes and “the strongest April on record,” officials at the Port of Long Beach warn that May is projected to hold a record of its own, and the title is quite grim.
LB Shooting Leaves Teen Boy Wounded
Police Thursday are investigating a shooting that left a teenage boy wounded after a physical altercation near the Hellman Street neighborhood in Long Beach. Long Beach Police Department officers responded at 8:33 p.m. Tuesday to the area near Seventh Street and Cherry Avenue regarding a shots fired call. When they...