The northbound I-405 will be entirely closed from 11 p.m. to 5 a.m. for five nights in a row beginning tonight, Tuesday, Jan. 3 through Saturday, Jan. 7. Fully closed streets include Valley View Street and Garden Grove Blvd from 10 p.m. to 5 a.m. on the same days. Featured photo Map of the east [...]

If you’re like many people who put improved communication skills on their New Year’s resolution list, you’ll want to attend the January 14 Something Gained Toastmasters meeting. That January meeting features two speakers who showcase how the Toastmasters program can benefit anyone who speaks in public. Glenn Robinson Glenn Robinson will speak on “Tips for [...]

The Los Alamitos-Seal Beach Rotary Club recognized its December Student of the Month at its regular meeting on Wednesday, Dec. 7. Los Alamitos High School (LAHS) senior Kayley Van Fleet received a $100 check for accepting the honor. Kayley is currently studying Child Development. She plans to attend college and pursue a career in elementary [...]

This is an advisory from the Los Alamitos Police Department. Los Alamitos has seen an increase in catalytic converter thefts in recent weeks. Catalytic converters are an essential part of your vehicle’s exhaust system, but they are being targeted by thieves who are intent on cashing in on the metals these parts possess. Higher profile [...]

Active criminal casebook provides updated information on criminal cases important to our communities that are currently in the Orange County court system. Information is drawn from public records of the Orange County courts and the office of the Orange County District Attorney. Defendant John Wesley Martynec is scheduled for a pre-trial hearing at the West Justice [...]

The items shown below are culled from the logs of the Cypress police department. No inference of guilt is implied in showing any item. December 22, 2011 AUTO THEFT – 1:43 p.m. – Orange/Moody – Language barrier with the caller. Caller stating he’s at a school. Two suspects, no further details. Getting translator for Korean. [...]

The items shown below are culled from the logs of the Los Alamitos police department. No inference of guilt is implied in showing any item. December 27, 2011 ILLEGAL PEDDLING – 3:15 p.m. – Shasta Ave. – A black male subject knocked on the caller’s door and tried to solicit the caller to buy magazines, [...]

We love getting suggestions from our readers! Our new calendar is the latest innovation from a reader suggestion. Beginning in January 2012, articles about an event with a definite date will also be listed on our general community calendar. Event information without an accompanying article may also be listed on our general community calendar. If [...]

St. Irenaeus Parish School will host a short meeting for new parents interested in enrolling their kindergarten and first grade children for the 2012-2013 school year. There will be a short presentation about the school’s kindergarten and first grade programs, and the new transitional kindergarten program that we will be offered in the fall. The [...]