Orange County Rings In Black History Month
The streets of Anaheim were filled with song and dance last weekend as thousands gathered to celebrate Black culture and history. Community organizations, schools, dance groups, local Black sororities and fraternities marched down Anaheim Blvd. during the 45th annual OC Black...
Man hospitalized after accidentally shooting himself in Alamitos Beach area, police say
Police say a man showed up at a Long Beach hospital after accidentally shooting himself this morning in the Alamitos Beach neighborhood. Shortly after 11:40 a.m., officers responded to a local hospital after they were notified of a man who had “self-transported” for treatment...
Another anti-deportation protest is set for this morning at Santa Ana’s Sasscer Park
Another anti-deportation protest will be taking place this morning at 10 a.m. at Sasscer Park, in Santa Ana, located at 600 W. Santa Ana Blvd. This protest appears to be the brainchild of OC Supervisor Vicente Sarmiento’s son, Diego Sarmiento, who heads up Say Votes, an...
Black History Month 2025: 14 Places in Calif Where Black Businesses and Culture Thrived
The firestorms that ravaged Southern California have drawn attention to historically Black communities like Altadena, one of the first areas in Los Angeles County where Black families could buy homes during the Great Migration. Before the fire, Altadena’s Black population was...
San Clemente to Consider Joining Lawsuit Against State Sanctuary Law
San Clemente could be another Orange County city to challenge California’s sanctuary laws in court — echoing the wave of OC cities jumping on a similar, but unsuccessful, lawsuit in 2018. At Tuesday’s city council meeting, San Clemente elected officials are slated to discuss...
County: Nonprofits, Religious Organizations Are Eligible for Federal Wildfire Aid
The Federal Emergency Management Agency’s Public Assistance program, which traditionally supports repair and replacement of publicly owned infrastructure damaged in disasters, is extending aid to private nonprofit organizations and houses of worship in Los Angeles County...
Man shot to death by girlfriend’s ex-husband in L.A. area
LOS ANGELES – A man was shot to death on the street in a cul de sac in the Los Angeles community of Sunland, and one of the suspects later turned himself in to police authorities said Monday. The shooting was reported at 11:30 p.m. Sunday in the 1100...
Rebuilding Paradise: Mayor’s message of hope after Camp Fire
Steve Crowder moved to Paradise, Calif., in search of a slower, mountain lifestyle with his family. Deeply involved in his community, Crowder went on to become a member of the city council and owned a thriving business with his wife. Crowder was living his dream — and then, in...
Seniors Helping Seniors® In-Home Care Services Expands in Orange, California
February 03, 2025 // Franchising.com // LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA – Seniors Helping Seniors® in-home care services has grown rapidly in recent years by building a workforce of talented caregivers who create meaningful relationships with their senior care clients. Now, local...
California Wildfires Costs Balloons Past $4 Billion, but ‘LA Rises’ Offers Hope
California Wildfires Spark $4 Billion in Insurance Payouts. The devastating wildfires that swept through Los Angeles County earlier this year have left a trail of destruction and financial strain. Preliminary data shows that insurance companies have already paid over $4 billion...
