Anaheim’s City Manager Resigns
Anaheim City Manager Jim Vanderpool – whose tenure was plagued by a city hall corruption scandal – resigned amid renewed scrutiny and questions over his close ties to resort interests investigated by FBI agents. On Tuesday, City Attorney Robert Fabela announced city council members voted unanimously to accept...
Human trafficking probe results in hundreds of arrests, multiple rescues
WALNUT, Calif. — A brothel discovered in a house in Walnut led to an extended investigation, the rescue of various victims and the arrest of numerous human trafficking suspects, authorities announced Tuesday. Details of the investigation were shared at a morning news conference in downtown Los Angeles by Los...
Luxury Sailboat Nearly Sinks at Southern California Surf Spot (Video)
A yacht struck a rock near Laguna Beach and began to sink Sunday evening. Lifeguards rescued all four people; no injuries reported, boat later towed to Newport Harbor. Low tide exposed rocks; accident described as costly, “A boat is a hole in the water…”. On Sunday evening, I...
Levain Bakery Expanding to Newport Beach
Levain Bakery, the New York City-born bakery known for its oversized cookies and fresh-baked breads, is getting ready to open a new location in Newport Beach at 401 Newport Center Drive. The company’s Newport Beach location will open inside Fashion Island, according to the OC Register, joining Amalfi and Teleferic...
Trial starts over whether Huntington Beach undermines the power of Latino voters
Huntington Beach is one of a handful of cities that has chosen to fight in court against efforts to force it to adopt geographic districts for city council elections.
California Murder-for-Hire Suspect Arrested in Birmingham After Multi-State Police Operation
Birmingham, Alabama – A man wanted in connection with a murder-for-hire case in Southern California has been arrested in Birmingham following a coordinated effort between local and federal law enforcement agencies. Authorities say the arrest marks a significant development in a complex homicide investigation that...
This California Thrift Store Feels Like A Never-Ending Treasure Hunt
A thrift store visit usually starts with curiosity. Racks invite browsing, shelves promise surprises, and the hunt feels... Keep Reading this Post Here → This California Thrift Store Feels Like A Never-Ending Treasure Hunt
Thousands exposed to measles at Disneyland and LAX as cases explode nationwide
Thousands of individuals were exposed to measles at Disneyland and LAX after an individual with a confirmed case ventured into the park and through the airport.
Police investigated a threat made to an Orange County high school today
Marina High School received a phone call today regarding an alleged threat, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. As a precaution during the investigation, the school was briefly placed on a shelter-in-place. Police officers conducted a thorough search of the campus and worked closely with school...
Facing layoffs and school closures, South Bay Union still able to pay over $100k...
South Bay Union is set to close multiple campuses and will likely lay off staff in response to its financial struggles. But an interim administrator hired this school year will receive a six-figure salary for half a year of work, anyway. Former Orange County school official Felix Avila will be...
