Orange County entrepreneur to plead guilty in $248M investor and lender fraud scheme
Joseph Neal Sanberg, a prominent Orange County businessman and co-founder of Aspiration Partners Inc., has agreed to plead guilty to a massive fraud scheme that defrauded investors and lenders of $248 million. According to a press release from the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Central District of California, Sanberg faces...
Serial package thief arrested in Irvine as she tried to steal toilet paper again
On Friday night, a suspect in an Irvine Police “Felony Friday” case decided to “shop” again at a Spectrum apartment package room. However, a resident who follows the IPD on social media recognized the suspect from the earlier post and called the IPD. IPD police officers...
Dead cats at a California college spark disturbing questions
For years, Cypress College has been home to several colonies of community cats, cared for by students and advocates who leave out food and water on campus. But now, the animals have become the focus of a bitter dispute, with allegations of abuse, a police case, and even a $1,000 reward for information leading to […]
Woman finds sister and father dead in murder-suicide in luxury LA mansion
Authorities have not released the identities of the victims at this time but say a third victim was found in the house when deputies searched the family's home
Whittier Community Searches for Missing Teen
The Los Angeles County Sheriff’s Department is seeking the public’s help Friday in finding a 17-year-old teen who was last seen in the unincorporated area of Whittier. Carlos Mayorga was last seen Thursday at 7:30 p.m. on the 11500 block of Santa Gertrudes Avenue and Wilmaglen Drive, according to the Sheriff’s...
Mexican Flavors & Familia Vibes at Javier’s in Newport Beach
Inside Javier’s in Newport Beach, Where Tequila Flows, Ceviche Stuns and Every Plate Feels Like Home. If you’ve ever wandered into Javier’s in Newport Beach at golden hour, you know it’s more than an average taco Tuesday. The scent of garlic and grilled seafood wafts through the air as the buzz of margaritas and...
$250k grant for Little Saigon
A grant worth $250,000 has been awarded to the City of Westminster for the economic development of the Little Saigon business district along Bolsa Avenue, located chiefly between Magnolia and Brookhurst streets. The funding comes from the State of California’s Jobs First Regional Investment Initiative. “This grant...
Southern California woman accused of scamming victims through Ponzi scheme
A Southern California woman was arrested for allegedly scamming victims out of thousands of dollars through a Ponzi scheme. The woman was identified as Consuelo Carrasco-Ramirez, 53, of Hemet, according to the Riverside County Sheriff’s Office. The investigation began in April when deputies were contacted by a victim...
Emmanuel Haro’s Parents Faked Kidnapping Story, Authorities Say
The San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Department is feeling certain Emmanuel Haro was not kidnapped from the parking lot of a Big 5 ... leading to the arrest of parents, Jake and Rebecca Haro, for suspicion of murder.
Officials investigate inmate death in custody
A 46-year-old man was found dead in his cell on Friday evening at a Riverside County detention facility, prompting an ongoing investigation into the circumstances of his death. Deputies discovered Ray Gonzalez of Jurupa Valley unresponsive in his housing unit at 6:54 p.m., according to authorities. Jail medical staff...
