Orange County father charged after son hurt while illegally riding modified e-motorcycle
A Yorba Linda father was charged after his 12-year-old son was critically injured while illegally riding an e-motorcycle which he and his father had unlawfully modified, the Orange County District Attorney said. His son reportedly ran a red light while riding the e-motorcycle and was hit by a car. Richard John...
Yamaha to leave California headquarters amid rising tariff costs
CALIFORNIA – Yamaha Motor Co., Ltd. (Tokyo: 7272) announced February 26 that it will relocate its U.S. headquarters from Cypress, California, to Kennesaw, Georgia. The company said it is restructuring its U.S. operations to improve profitability amid rising tariff costs and changing market conditions. The relocation...
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Six-Story Apartment Proposal Sparks Community Uproar in Mission Viejo
Mission Viejo residents are rallying against the proposed expansion of an apartment complex that would add a six-story building with hundreds of new units. A developer is proposing an addition to the Vista Del Lago apartment complex off Marguerite Parkway that includes demolishing 68 units and replacing them with 418...
Court Watch: Jury Deliberates in Santa Ana Assault Case with Conflicting Testimonies
SANTA ANA, Calif. — A jury in Dept. 51 of the Central Justice Center began deliberating whether the accused is guilty of simple assault and battery following testimony that raised questions about who initiated physical contact during a confrontation at a Santa Ana shopping center. In the incident at...
Couples file lawsuit against Southern California fertility doctor claiming he is holding embryos hostage
The lawsuit claims that Dr. Brian Acacio moved the families' embryos to an undisclosed location without consent and continued to see patients while his medical license was suspended.
Gusty Winds Sweep In Wednesday With Santa Ana Event Possible Friday
LOS ANGELES - Another bout of gusty winds is expected to sweep across the Southland starting Wednesday afternoon, March 4, lingering into Thursday, March 5 - and forecasters say a potentially stronger Santa Ana wind event could follow as early as Friday morning, March 6. The National Weather Service said northerly...
Supernal Cuts 296 Jobs, Consolidates To Irvine HQ
Hyundai-backed flying EV maker Supernal has swung a wrecking ball through its U.S. staff, cutting roughly 80% of its workforce this week and eliminating several hundred jobs as it pulls engineering and operations more tightly into Southern California. Industry reports say the heaviest round of cuts hit at the end of...
Din Tai Fung brings iconic dumplings to Irvine
Ask a random group of foodies to name their favorite burger or pizza, and each will likely offer a different answer. Ask about their favorite soup dumpling, and you’ll likely get one: the xiao long bao at Din Tai Fung. Now you can enjoy the iconic dish, and the...
On the Move: WISE Welcomes Four Trailblazing Leaders to its Executive Board
Women Investing in Security and Education (WISE) rang in the new year by welcoming four trailblazing leaders – Krissy Collins, Ashley Fairon, Jessica Deller-Hubbard, and Kathy Tam – to the WISE executive board. Their expertise and values support WISE’s mission to empower women through financial literacy, investing,...

















