Brown Pelicans Rescued from Toxic Algal Bloom Released in Huntington Beach
In an effort to rapidly address a worrisome ecological crisis, the Wetlands and Wildlife Care Center (WWCC) in Huntington Beach celebrated the return of brown pelicans to their natural habitat after a near-fatal encounter with domoic acid. These pelicans were among the marine life afflicted by a toxic algal bloom...
Camp Pendleton issues noise advisory for region
CAMP PENDLETON — The North County region can expect to hear explosions and other loud sounds from Marine Corps Base Camp Pendleton over the next week. Beginning at midnight tonight, July 11, and continuing through 11:59 p.m., July 20, live-fire training with high explosive munitions will be conducted on base.
Man arrested after leading officers on high-speed chase in L.A. County
A suspect was arrested after leading officers on a high-speed chase through Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday night. The suspect was reportedly wanted for grand theft and the chase began out of the Orange County area. The driver hit speeds over 100 miles per hour on the freeway before exiting onto surface...
Trash Pickup Delays Hit Orange County Amid Workers’ Picket Line
Over one million Orange County residents could see late trash pickups this week as their trash collector, Republic Services, grapples with local workers honoring a picket line amid a strike in Boston. Cities like Santa Ana, Huntington Beach, Brea and Villa Park have already sent out notices warning trash pickup...
DAILY MEMO: Women in Downey Save a Man From Agents & More
A group of women are seen defending a man knocked off his bike and surrounded by federal agents preventing his arrest. Santa Ana was hit hard today and Camarillo saw a military raid on a farm. In Oxnard, a hospital closed the door on agents who were quickly surrounded by protesters.
Suspect arrested for armed robbery in Orange County
A suspect was arrested in connection with an armed robbery in Orange County. The suspect was identified as Jonathan Lopez, 22, of Santa Ana, according to the Santa Ana Police Department. On May 10, police responded to a robbery at a shopping plaza at 3321 S. Bristol Street in Santa Ana, near the South Coast […]
Border Patrol agent accused of assaulting Long Beach police officer, entering women’s bathroom
A U.S. Customs and Border Protection agent appeared in a Los Angeles County courtroom Friday to face felony charges for assaulting a Long Beach police officer and resisting arrest while off-duty and armed with a department-issued handgun. Isaiah Anthony Hodgson, 29, faces four felony and three misdemeanor charges...
Alleged Gang Member Faces Drug, Gun Charges
A 56-year-old alleged gang member was facing possible drug and firearm possession charges Friday after his arrest in Norwalk, where a search warrant turned up rifles, pistols, ammunition and methamphetamine. The warrant was served Wednesday in the 12100 block of 162nd Street, according to the Sheriff’s Information...
Traffic stop in Cypress leads to major drug bust
CYPRESS, Calif. - A routine traffic stop in Cypress led to the arrest of a driver with an outstanding felony warrant, officials said. What we know: — Officers with the Cypress Police Department conducted a traffic stop and discovered the driver had an outstanding felony warrant for a probation violation. During the...
Downtown Disney Restaurant Shuts Down
Disney just said “Be our guest… or not” as it closes a restaurant at one of its California resorts. Earl of Sandwich will close its temporary Downtown Disney location and lay off staff to make way for a new Porto’s Bakery, according to the Orange County Register.
