Clayton-Tarvin: Huntington Beach Leaders Are Abusing Their Power, and Silencing the Public
Mayor Pat Burns’ repeated heckling and silencing of residents at City Council meetings undermines the U.S. Constitution which he is sworn to defend. Huntington Beach deserves leaders who listen, not bully. In Huntington Beach, we often boast of being “Surf City, USA” a community known for its independence, civic...
As More Orange County Cities Crack Down on Whippets, Irvine Sidesteps Ban
A growing list of Orange County cities is banning the sale of nitrous oxide — also known as whippets or laughing gas — for people looking to use the inhalant to get high. While cities like Stanton, Costa Mesa and Santa Ana voted earlier this year to prohibit the sale of the gas for recreational use, Irvine city...
Angry shoppers get stranded in ‘unattended’ checkout lanes as US city’s shoplifting law backfires...
LONG lines, frustrated shoppers, and closed self-checkouts have become the new normal at some US stores. The chaos follows a city ordinance meant to fight retail theft – but it’s leaving many stores unable to keep lanes open. Long Beach, California, passed the “Safe Stores are Staffed Stores”...
Long Beach community event cancelled after organizers received multiple cease-and-desist orders from the city
The City of Long Beach is facing criticism after pressuring the cancellation of a community event due to what they claim are permit issues. The free gathering aimed to raise awareness and funds for activist groups such as LB Rapid Response, Emergency Food for Gaza, and StopICE.net. The “outdoor music event and...
Long Beach musician shot to death outside his Alamitos Beach home, friends say
Friends and coworkers said Thomas Mello worked as a bartender at El Barrio Cantina and had been a fixture in the local music scene for years. The post Long Beach musician shot to death outside his Alamitos Beach home, friends say appeared first on Long Beach Post .
Yorba Linda Couple Arrested in Alleged Ponzi Scheme
FBI agents arrested a Yorba Linda couple Wednesday on an indictment charging them with operating an alleged Ponzi scheme, according to federal court documents. Linh Thuy Le, 59, and Trong Luu, 58, were taken into custody on wire fraud and money laundering charges stemming from a September 17 indictment. The...
Lemonade Los Angeles is reportedly shuttering all locations
It appears the fast-casual Lemonade concept is in the process of shuttering all of its restaurants. The move is reportedly part of a transition of the brand into a ghost kitchen operated out of sister brand Mimi’s Café, according to SFGate, which said Lemonade no longer operates any units in Northern California.
Will military showcase shut down California freeway? Marines, Newsom disagree
A military celebration marking the Marine Corps' 250th birthday had sparked concern that the showcase could close a portion of the California's 5 Freeway between Orange County and San Diego on Saturday.
New York Man Arrested In California After Kidnapping, Torturing North Carolina Woman
California authorities have arrested a 28-year-old New York man accused of forcing a North Carolina woman to drive across the country with him, allegedly subjecting her to torture and abuse while making her commit crimes. Rahson Govantes was taken into custody on Saturday, facing felony charges including aggravated...
Woman sought in Pokémon card heist captured on Tesla video
Police are asking for the public’s help in identifying a theft suspect captured on video as she allegedly stole Pokémon cards and other items from the trunk of a car in Orange County. The incident was reported Saturday in the parking garage of an apartment building on Miramonte in Irvine. “A woman possibly associated...
