San Bernardino. Poway. El Paso. Atlanta. Buffalo. And on May 15, in the lunch hall of a Presbyterian church favored by older Taiwanese Americans, Laguna…
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Health concerns raised over toxicity of gas used at 5 Southern California facilities
By Orange County on May 22, 2022
A Los Angeles County supervisor is calling for the temporary shuttering of a medical device sterilizing plant and the investigation of other similar facilities elsewhere…
Former O.C. voice coach, fugitive indicted on suspicion of sexually assaulting a 2nd boy
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
SANTA ANA — A former boys’ choir vocal coach accused of sexually assaulting a 13-year-old boy in Orange County and fleeing the country in 2007…
Drivers of a Porsche, pickup are killed in separate collisions in Orange
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
A Porsche driver and a pickup driver were killed in separate collisions in Orange on Friday night. The first crash occurred at around 9:50 p.m.,…
Taiwanese Presbyterian Church thankful for outpouring of support after deadly Laguna Woods church shooting
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
Members of the Irvine Taiwanese Presbyterian Church, along with Taiwanese community and local officials, gathered Saturday, May 21 in Laguna Woods to thank community members…
Allegations paint picture of influential cabal in Anaheim politics
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
Sometime after Harry Sidhu was elected in 2018, local business leaders gathered for a meet-and-greet with the new mayor at the Anaheim Chamber of Commerce.…
1 killed, 8 injured in shooting at large party in San Bernardino
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
One person was killed and eight others were injured in a shooting at a large party in San Bernardino late Friday. Officers were called just…
Is Southern California’s job rebound ‘too much good stuff’?
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
Two years ago, the initial lockdowns of the pandemic era crushed Southern California’s job market. But a stunning rebound from those antsy, dark days now…
Pedestrian struck and killed on 55 Freeway in Tustin
By Orange County on May 21, 2022
A person was struck and killed Saturday, May 21 on the Costa Mesa (55) Freeway in Tustin, authorities said. The crash occurred about 1:10 a.m.…
Russia claims to have taken full control of Mariupol
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
By ELENA BECATOROS, OLEKSANDR STASHEVSKYI and CIARAN McQUILLAN POKROVSK, Ukraine (AP) — Russia claimed to have captured Mariupol on Friday in what would be its…
Fire season: A preparation checklist and how to check the threat level of your home
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
Are you ready for fire season? This year’s has begun, with the Coastal fire destroying at least 20 homes this month in Laguna Niguel. Here’s…
Turf war brewing between OCFA and county over medical calls, grand jury says
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
Distrust and poor communications are fueling a heated turf war over medical responses involving Orange County’s Fire Authority, Fire Chiefs Association and Emergency Medical Services,…
Mountain lion seen in Newport Beach on Friday
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
A mountain lion was spotted in Newport Beach on Friday, and authorities said it is likely the same cat seen earlier this month in Laguna…
Santa Ana substitute teacher suspected of molesting students arrested
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
A substitute teacher at a Santa Ana elementary school was arrested this month on suspicion of molesting multiple students while on campus. Officers were called…
Man dies in custody in Huntington Beach jail
By Orange County on May 20, 2022
A 26-year-old man died while in custody in the Huntington Beach jail, officials said Friday. Trevor Randall Loflin was booked into the jail Thursday night…