SWAT Standoff in Long Beach Ends in Arrest of Suspected Burglar
On Thursday, a disruption in the 1900 block of Olive Avenue ended in a SWAT siege, resulting in one arrest after a suspected burglary turned into a standoff. The Long Beach Police Department reported that at approximately 2:55 p.m., officers responded to a call about a potential break-in. According to the LBPD...
Little Saigons may form district
A first step toward tying several “Little Saigons” across West and Central Orange County into one powerhouse of tourism and ethnic pride may be taken at Tuesday’s meeting of the Garden Grove City Council. The council will be asked to approve a memorandum of understanding among the...
San Clemente Amtrak tracks shored up with massive sand drop
The first of four sand drops was completed in San Clemente Friday. He sand is being used to stay ahead of any erosion issues that have previously halted Metrolink and Amtrak.
CA Fire Chiefs Call for Removal of County EMS Official
Orange County fire chiefs are seeking the removal of one of the county’s top Emergency Medical Services directors, accusing him of endangering 911 patients by blocking paramedics from using innovative medical treatments already employed statewide. The Orange County Fire Chiefs Association, in an Aug. 20 letter to the...
Rutabegorz in Tustin closing after more than 47 years in business
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. - Longstanding restaurant Rutabegorz is closing its Tustin location after more than 47 years in business, the company confirmed Monday on social media. Rutabegorz will permanently shut its doors at 158 W. Main Street on Oct. 30. Original owner Paul Berkman opened Rutabegorz in 1970 in...
Chuck E. Cheese Relocating Its HB Outpost
Chuck E. Cheese is preparing to relocate its Huntington Beach location to a brand-new space less than a mile away. According to community posts, the store will move soon from its current home at 15511 Edwards St. over to 15031 Goldenwest St. A company spokesperson confirmed the plans and told...
Suspect on the loose after 17-year-old shot dead in Coachella; 2 other teens critical
The Riverside County Sheriff’s Office is searching for those responsible for shooting and killing a 17-year-old boy in Coachella and seriously wounding two other teenagers. Deputies were dispatched to the 49000 block of Corte Molino at 3:45 a.m. Saturday for an assault with a deadly weapon call, RCSO said in a media...
First batch of sand arrives to protect vulnerable rail line in Orange County
Orange County crews have begun laying thousands of pounds of sand in San Clemente as part of an emergency project to protect a vulnerable passenger and freight rail line along the Pacific coast. On Friday, members of the Orange County Transportation Authority celebrated the delivery of the first round of sand to be...
County Officials Welcome Firefighting Aircraft in Van Nuys Ahead of Santa Ana Winds
VAN NUYS, LOS ANGELES, Sept. 5 (KNN) – In the shadow of January’s destructive and historic Palisades and Eaton wildfires, fire officials welcomed additional aircraft to aid… Read more "County Officials Welcome Firefighting Aircraft in Van Nuys Ahead of Santa Ana Winds"
Man Faces Charges for Opening Fire in an Anaheim Bank
A 40-year-old man has been charged with opening fire in a bank in Anaheim across the street from the city’s police station, police said Friday. Police were called about 10:45 a.m. Tuesday to the Bank of America branch at 300 S. Harbor Blvd., near Broadway, regarding an active shooter inside, Anaheim Police Department...
