Suspect arrested in cold case murder of 29-year-old man in Moreno Valley
A suspect was arrested in connection with the 2004 cold case murder of a 29-year-old man in Moreno Valley. The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office identified the suspect as Corey Sampson, 45, of Hesperia. On Sept. 1, 2004, deputies responded to a shooting on the 15000 block of Perris Boulevard just before 11:30 p.m....
‘Sugar” gets his day on calendar
Two new days of ho nor have been added to the City of Huntington Beach’s civic calendar. On Tuesday night, the council approved on a 7-0 vote a declaration of each Dec. 5 as “Sugar the Surfing Dog Day,” recognizing the accomplishments of a local canine who has won numerous surfboard riding titles.
FBI seeks woman in Los Angeles fraud case
The FBI Los Angeles office announced that Mary Carole McDonnell is wanted for her alleged role in a fraud scheme affecting Los Angeles and Orange Counties in California. Between July 2017 and May 2018, McDonnell allegedly defrauded the Banc of California of about $14.7 million and other financial institutions for a...
Riverside Pulls Chavez Proclamation, Memorials Under Review
Riverside is quietly but quickly rewriting how it honors César Chávez. City officials said Thursday they will strip any formal mention of Chávez from the March 31 proclamation and instead recognize the date as "United Farmworkers Day." A ceremonial proclamation that was set for the next City Council meeting is being...
Fullerton’s $10 Million Budget Crisis and the Challenge of Rebuilding Trust
The city of Fullerton is grappling with a significant financial crisis, facing a projected $13.7 million deficit for the fiscal year 2026-2027. Fullerton’s financial stability has eroded, leaving officials scrambling to address mounting fiscal challenges. How did this happen?. In the wake of the Covid pandemic...
Senior Citizens Craft Blankets for Local Homeless Community
Senior citizens at Ivy Park Assisted Living have stepped up to support their local homeless community by crafting hand-tied blankets. The residents gathered to tie the edges of each blanket, which were then delivered to Emanuel Episcopal Church in Fullerton for distribution to those in need. This heartwarming...
Missing elderly woman found safe in Newport Beach
Malous Noshad, an 80-year-old woman with Alzheimer’s, was reported missing from her apartment at 30 Palatine in Irvine around 3:00 p.m. She was last seen wearing black leggings, a dark t-shirt, black shoes, and a light blue-green head scarf. Surveillance footage later showed her leaving at 2:30 p.m. carrying a purse...
Landscaping Updates for the Village, Third Mutual
Recent weather patterns are impacting landscaping operations across the community, with one update applying Village-wide and another specific to Third Mutual. Higher-than-normal temperatures following recent rains have accelerated turf growth. In response, crews are increasing mowing cycles through this month and...
♻️ Free Paper Shredding & Compost Giveaway June 6 in Brea
The City of Brea and Republic Services are teaming up for a Paper Shredding and Compost Giveaway on Saturday, June 6, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 a.m. in the Brea Community Center parking lot (695 E Madison Way).
📅 Tustin Planning Commission Meeting – April 14
The Tustin Planning Commission will hold its regular meeting on Tuesday, April 14, 2026, at 6:00 PM. You can attend in person at City Hall Council Chamber, 300 Centennial Way, or join online via Zoom (Meeting ID: 884 1331 3384, Passcode: 363248).
