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Former California councilman’s corruption unmasked after FBI finds cash buried in backyard

Ricardo Pacheco buried $62,900 in cash in his backyard as part of a bribery scheme involving Baldwin Park police union contracts and marijuana permits.
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Orange Police launch Aug. 28 DUI Checkpoint amid rising OC DUI crashes

The Orange Police Department will run a DUI/Driver’s License checkpoint on August 28, 2026, from 7:00 p.m. to 2:00 a.m. at an undisclosed location in north Orange, targeting impaired drivers and unlicensed motorists. The department says checkpoint placement is based on collision data, DUI‑related crash patterns, and ar
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Father charged after 12-year-old son injured in modified e-motorcycle crash

FULLERTON, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) – A California man is facing charges after his son was injured while riding a modified e-motorcycle. A dash camera recorded the moment the 12-year-old Yorba Linda boy ran a red light on an e-motorcycle and collided with a car. The child went airborne and slammed...
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Huntington Beach Film Festival Presses On After City Pulled Its Funding

Three years after Huntington Beach's City Council dissolved the committee that founded it, the Huntington Beach Cultural Film Festival is opening its doors again this Labor Day weekend, running Friday and Saturday, Sept. 4-5, at Community United Methodist Church in Huntington Beach. The lineup includes more than 20 sho
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2 suspects arrested for stabbing attack that left man hospitalized in San Bernardino County

Two suspects were arrested for a stabbing attack that left a man hospitalized in San Bernardino County. Authorities identified the suspects as Nestor Francisco Sanchez, 35, of Santa Ana, and Antonio Rene Martinez, 37, of Phelan. On Aug. 19, San Bernardino County deputies were called to the 10800 block of Riggins Road i
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Panera closes California locations as chain reshapes its footprint

Panera Bread has quietly closed multiple California cafés this year as the fast-casual chain continues a broader effort to streamline operations while investing in new locations and restaurant upgrades. The…
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These Orange County Pets Need Homes As ‘Clear The Shelters’ Month Ends

Have you adopted a shelter animal because of Voice of OC’s weekly Pets of the Week article? We’d love to hear from you. Contact Angelina Hicks at [email protected] or [email protected] to share your experience. Mr. Llama. Mr. Llama has been at OC Animal Care in Tustin for about...
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Long Beach aquarium takes in nearly 500 trafficked animals after massive seizure

Nearly 500 animals seized from wildlife traffickers are now being cared for at the Aquarium of the Pacific in Long Beach, including endangered and near-threatened species. The animals arrived at the aquarium on June 19 after wildlife officials discovered a box truck carrying more than 2,000 animals, including fish, aqu
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Ross Dress for Less Plans Metro Pointe Store

Ross Dress for Less appears to be preparing to open a new Costa Mesa location at Metro Pointe at South Coast, according to project information. The off-price retailer is seeking bids related to the development of a store at 901 S Coast Dr., Suite 100, in the popular retail hub right off the 405.
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OC Election’s Chief Rejects Newport Beach Initiatives Ordered by Judge

The Orange County Registrar of Voters has rejected Newport Beach leaders’ attempt to get three initiatives aimed at transparency and changing how people elect city council members on the 2026 ballot weeks past the official deadline. The rejection, which was written by County Counsel Leon Page on behalf of...

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