Orange County Seizes Backyard Space From Huntington Beach Homeowners
On a quiet stretch of Rhone Lane in Huntington Beach, a long‑buried sewer line has suddenly become the most powerful neighbor on the block. Orange County sanitation officials have moved to reclaim portions of backyards along the street, ordering homeowners to tear out pools, decks, fences, and other improvements that...
In Anaheim and Sacramento, a two-front challenge to the Angels’ Los Angeles name
Assemblyman Avelino Valencia, whose district includes Angel Stadium, has introduced state legislation that could require any sale or new lease of the stadium property be conditioned upon the team reverting to the Anaheim Angels name. Meanwhile, Anaheim Mayor Ashleigh Aitken has asked the city attorney to explore...
MINISO Launches ‘Hello Kitty and Friends’ Pop-up in North America
MINISO has unveiled its first 'Hello Kitty and Friends' pop-up experience in North America, marking a milestone in its partnership with Sanrio. The collaboration introduces over 500 officially licensed products, including collectibles, lifestyle goods, accessories, stationery and beauty items. Highlights include...
Teen in Custody for Allegedly Kidnapping Boy in Westminster
A 19-year-old man was behind bars Tuesday on suspicion of grabbing an 8-year-old boy playing with a friend in Westminster. Anthony Enrique Gonzalez was booked on suspicion of kidnapping, kidnapping with the intent to commit a sexual act, lewd or lascivious act with a minor, lewd or lascivious act with a minor by...
Lawsuit alleges school board member’s husband groomed, abused elementary school student
A Long Beach Unified teacher who is also the husband of a school board member was placed on paid administrative leave Thursday as the district investigates allegations that he sexually abused a student decades ago. Rogelio López, who teaches at John Muir Academy, is accused in a recently filed civil...
Coalition alleges payroll fraud at Orange City Hall
ORANGE, CA – March 24, 2026 – The Allegro Coalition, a group of concerned residents and advocates, has formally notified the Orange City Council, the Orange County District Attorney’s Public Integrity Unit, and the California Attorney General’s Office of systemic public corruption and misappropriation of public funds...
Costco to open its first-ever standalone gas station
Costco members have long accepted a frustrating trade-off. To get the cheapest gas in town, you’ve got to brave the gridlock that is the Saturday afternoon warehouse crowd. It’s a retail headache that has felt unavoidable for decades, largely because Costco gas stations have always been attached to Costco warehouses....
Marine Way undercrossing construction update
Work on the Marine Way Undercrossing & Extension Project in Irvine is moving forward. Crews have nearly finished installing rebar for the Borrego Channel, and concrete pours for the base and walls are happening this week.
Huntington Beach neighbors lose backyards because of old sewer line
After years of legal battles, dozens of Huntington Beach neighbors lost their backyards so sanitation crews could access an aging pipeline.
Newport Beach Man Who Stabbed Parents And Housekeeper To Death Sentenced To 3 Consecutive...
A 35-year-old Newport Beach man was sentenced Friday to three consecutive life sentences without the possibility of parole for the murders of his parents and their longtime housekeeper in 2019, according to the Orange County District Attorney’s Office. Camden Burton Nicholson was convicted in October on three counts...
