Meet Our Staff: Nickolas from Orange Public Library
The Orange Public Library continues its Meet Our Staff series featuring Nickolas, Librarian I. He recommends exploring the library’s historical fiction, memoir, and classic movie displays, including titles like Crying In H Mart, All Quiet on the Western Front, and Raging Bull.
Santa Ana smoke shops banned from opening near homes, schools and childcare facilities
SANTA ANA, Calif. – The Santa Ana City Council unanimously approved new rules to limit the operation of smoke shops near homes, schools and other non-commercial areas on Tuesday, March 17, in a move to protect public health, improve neighborhood safety and prevent overconcentration of smoke shops. The zoning...
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...
Fire in auto shop is put out
In the pre-dawn hours of Saturday, a fire broke out at an automotive repair shop on Moran Street in Westminster, creating a “significant blaze.”. According to the Orange County Fire Authority, which provides fire and paramedic services to Westminster as well as Garden Grove and Stanton, multiple units were dispatched...
City of Fullerton Budget Update
At the March 17, 2026, City Council meeting, City staff presented an agenda item titled “Second Quarter Financial Report for Fiscal Year (FY) 2025–26 and Mid-Year Budget Adjustments.” The purpose of this item was to provide an overview of the City’s financial position through mid-year FY 2025–26, report on revenues...
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...
