Supervisor Hahn Opens New Housing at Former Motel 6 in Whittier
Supervisor Janice Hahn has opened Laurel Grove, a 97-unit housing complex in Whittier, converted from a Motel 6 under California’s Homekey program. The project, completed by Holos Communities, provides homes for the unhoused, offering amenities and support services.
Orange County, California, Launches Free Transportation Program For Seniors
Getting around town becomes more challenging as we age. Orange County has recognized this struggle and stepped up with a brand new free transportation program for seniors. This initiative aims to help older residents maintain their independence while staying connected to their community. The program offers various...
Orange County man held at IE facility becomes 14th immigrant to die in ICE...
Ismael Ayala-Uribe spent five weeks at the Adelanto Detention Center before his health rapidly declined. The 39-year-old died alone in a hospital, miles away from his family.
No Smoking: Orange County Increasingly Bans Tobacco, Vapes in Public
Orange County cities are increasingly limiting where people can smoke or buy vapes and cigarettes, adding new restrictions that cut down on their use in public spaces or outside the home. Cypress joined several other cities on Monday night with a new ban on smoking at places like parking lots,...
Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules
People in the industry said grocers may need more time to comply with the city’s regulations, including a ban on self-scanning certain types of items. The post Vons and Albertsons close self-checkout as Long Beach mandates more staffing, new rules appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Irvine police seek ‘Postal Malone’ in package theft
The Irvine Police Department is on the hunt for a package thief resembling a “rockstar.” “If we named suspects like the FBI, we would call this suspected thief ‘Postal Malone,'” police officials said on social media. The man, who bears a resemblance to multi-genre musician Post Malone with tattoos on his face and...
OC firefighter’s road to recovery continues 1 year after crash
Orange County firefighter Matt Nichols is recovering from a crash that injured him and seven other firefighters a year ago. Friends and colleagues say Nichols has been inspired in his recovery by his wife and son, as well as the community's support. The firefighters who were injured in the crash...
Police pursue big-rig driver accused of kidnapping through Orange County, Inland Empire
Authorities originally said the driver was wanted for using a false license plate.
Orange city leaders meet to discuss historic fountain where dozens of crashes have happened
Orange City Council members gathered on Tuesday night to address much-needed security measures around the city's historic fountain, which has also doubled as the spot of dozens of crashes in recent years.
L.A. Times uncovers misinformation surrounding ICE raids at Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet
The Los Angeles Times is pushing back on misinformation circulating on the internet about a raid at a local swap meet back in June. In the article What social media got wrong about the ICE raids of the Santa Fe Springs Swap Meet the writers took a deep dive behind the federal enforcement action that has caused many...