OC Man pleads guilty in $270 million Medi-Cal fraud scheme
An Orange County man pleaded guilty today to a federal charge for his role in a health-care fraud operation that involved submitting over $270 million in phony claims to Medi-Cal for pricey prescription pharmaceuticals that were unnecessary and, in many cases, never given. Paul Randall, 66, of Orange, pleaded guilty...
Suspicious Death Leads to Illegal Gambling Bust in Orange County, Deputies Say
A suspicious death investigation in Orange County led authorities to uncover an illegal gambling operation early Sunday morning, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Body Found in Alley Sparks Investigation. Deputies responded around 5:30 a.m. to reports of a dead body in an alley near Flower Avenue and...
🐶 Playful Pit Bulls & More Ready for Adoption in Westminster
Looking for a loyal companion? Several wonderful dogs are waiting for homes at WAGS (Westminster Adoption Group and Services). These pups come in all shapes and colors, each with a big heart ready to love.
Cosgrove: San Clemente Faces Long-Term Impact as County Moves Forward with Landfill Expansion
San Clemente residents are on the front edge of a major regional decision that will shape the community for decades to come. Orange County is undergoing a fundamental shift in how it manages its waste. The County has made a clear policy determination: building new landfills in Orange County is considered “highly unlikely.” As a result, the region must rely almost entirely on its...
Trash Rate Hikes are on the Horizon for Orange County Residents
Many Orange County residents are set to see their trash bill go up in a couple of months as cities grapple with rising costs to dispose of their waste and comply with new state laws requiring composting. The boost is coming amid county supervisors hiking up costs to dump trash...
A ‘Century of Stars’ at HBHS
When the auditorium on the Huntington Beach High School campus first opened in 1926, what’s now “Surf City USA” was just a sleepy beach town with lots of oil wells. HBHS was the first and only high school in the district (Westminster High didn’t come along until 1959) and the closest other secondary school in Orange County was Garden Grove Union High (1921). One hundred years later...
🎁 Freebies Up for Grabs in Costa Mesa Right Now
Looking for something useful or unique around Costa Mesa? This week’s local freebies include furniture, art, and even a cool trade opportunity for e-bikes. Check out what neighbors are offering below!
You Can Get Deep-Fried Fair Food Any Time Of Year At This Amazing California...
The county fair only comes around once a year, but your craving for corn dogs doesn’t follow that schedule. Jane’s Corndogs in Newport Beach understands this fundamental truth about human nature and has been serving carnival classics 365 days a year since the 1950s. Here’s something nobody tells...
Authorities ID Woman Killed in Long Beach Crash
A 49-year-old woman who was killed after she was struck by a vehicle while walking outside of a crosswalk in Long Beach was identified by county authorities Tuesday. The victim, identified by the Los Angeles County Medical Examiner’s office, was Heaven Hooper,. The crash was reported about 3:55 a.m....
OC Deputies Investigate Stanton Killing
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department was working Monday to identify a man found dead in an alley in Stanton on Easter Sunday in an investigation that led later to a gambling raid. The victim, who was in his 30s, was found dead at about 5:30 a.m. Sunday in an...
