Orange County state and local leaders join Tustin-based Families Together of OC to condemn attacks at COVID-19 vaccine clinic
One day after misdemeanor charges were filed against a man who attacked healthcare workers at a COVID-19 vaccination clinic in Tustin, Families Together of Orange County is joined by a coalition of elected leaders including Senator Dave Min (D-Irvine), and Tustin City Councilmember Letitia Clark to present a unified front …continue reading
Governor Newsom brings in State support for rail theft in Los Angeles
Governor Gavin Newsom joined Union Pacific representatives, elected officials, law enforcement and Caltrans crews at the Union Pacific railroad in Los Angeles, the site of a recent spike in theft, to announce a multi-agency effort to clean up the railway and highlight the state’s efforts to combat theft and hold …continue reading
Lakewood Run early-bird registration deadline is Jan. 31
The 31st annual Lakewood Run, celebrating real life superheroes, is just around the corner! Join deputy sheriffs, recreational runners, families and kids at the starting line in front of the Lakewood Sheriff’s Station to walk, roll or run the event’s 5K Run/Walk or the 10K Run course for time on …continue reading
Los Alamitos Chamber of Commerce to hold March Networking Breakfast at Maderas
The Los Alamitos Area Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce a return to Maderas on Friday, March 4, 2022, for its monthly Networking Breakfast after a long break prompted by the COVID-19 pandemic. The guest speaker for the event will be incoming Los Alamitos Police Chief Michael Claborn, who …continue reading
Amidst train ransackings, Republican Leader Wilk criticizes Democrats for public safety failures
In response to rampant railroad theft in California, Senate Republican Leader Scott Wilk (R-Santa Clarita) highlights the failures of Democrats and urges real action to protect California communities. “First there were porch pirates, then smash-and-grab robberies, and now we have looters and thieves ransacking cargo trains; all of this happened …continue reading
Legislative Women’s Caucus Leaders Announce United Plan on Reproductive Freedom in Honor of ‘Roe v. Wade’ 49th Anniversary
In honor of the 49th Anniversary of Roe. V. Wade, California Legislative Women’s Caucus Chair Assemblywoman Cristina Garcia (D-Bell Gardens), Vice Chair Senator Nancy Skinner (D-Berkeley), Senate President pro Tempore Toni G. Atkins (D-San Diego), and other caucus members announced a united effort today to strengthen and expand access to …continue reading
Steel leads letter to Attorney General Garland in response to train looting
Rep. Michelle Steel (CA-48) led 17 Members of Congress in a letter to U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland in response to the ongoing rail theft seen in downtown Los Angeles. There has been a 160% increase in thefts along the Union Pacific railroad tracks, and concern continues to grow that …continue reading
Weather in northwest Orange County for Friday, January 21, 2022
Weather in northwest Orange County for Friday, January 21, 2022: Today: Sunny, with a high near 72. East wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 50. Northeast wind 5 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Highs are …continue reading
South Coast Repertory announces casts, creative team for “What I Learned in Paris”
South Coast Repertory (David Ivers, Artistic Director and Paula Tomei, Managing Director) announced the cast and creative team for What I Learned in Paris by Pearl Cleage and directed by Lou Bellamy. The play runs Feb. 19 through March 19 on the Segerstrom Stage. Originally scheduled to start Feb. 12, …continue reading
Catalina Museum for Art and History hosts Family Free Day and First Fridays at the Museum Virtual Lecture
Inspire the next generation of museum visitors and bring the whole family together for Catalina Museum for Art & History’s Family Free Day on Sunday, January 30 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visitors can enjoy the museum’s collection and special exhibitions in addition to a family art project offered …continue reading
Former civilian investigator with the Westminster Police Department charged with multiple felonies for lying on timesheets, stealing more than $12,000
A former civilian investigator for the Westminster Police Department has been charged with 15 felonies for lying on her timesheets and claiming to have worked hundreds of hours that she never worked. The theft was discovered by the Westminster Police Department and turned over to the Orange County District Attorney’s …continue reading
Blood Needed: Armed Services Blood Program urges donors to step up
The Armed Services Blood Program says donations are down and is encouraging volunteers to step up and donate blood to replenish the supply. “Blood supply is critically low across the nation,” not only for the ASBP, but for civilian organizations as well, said Army Col. Audra Taylor, the ASBP’s division …continue reading
Assemblymember Janet Nguyen announces bill package to address and prevent future oil spills
Assemblymember Janet Nguyen announced her legislative bill package today on solutions to address and prevent future oil spills off the shorelines of California. On October 2, 2021, approximately 25,000 gallons of crude oil were spilled into the waters of Huntington Beach and surrounding cities, affecting the community and businesses within …continue reading