Category: ANAHEIM

Orange County to Create First Cemetery for Firefighters and Police

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County plans to set aside 10 acres of land to build a cemetery for veteran firefighters and police officers, which the county’s Supervisor Don Wagner said he believes to be the first of its kind in the nation. “The men and women who have served us as first responders in a public…


Disneyland Begins Penalizing ‘No Shows’

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Three strikes and you’re out! Disneyland annual pass holders will now receive “no show” penalties for every missed theme park reservation. The theme park began enforcing the policy after a six-month leniency period from when the magic key annual pass reservation system was introduced in August last year, according to InsidetheMagic. Pass holders can…


Judge to Determine If Angel Stadium Sale Violated State Law

SANTA ANA, Calif.—An Orange County Superior Court judge on March 2 delayed the ruling on whether the city of Anaheim violated state law when it sold Angel Stadium. The People’s Homeless Task Force Orange County filed a lawsuit in February 2020 arguing that city officials failed to discuss the sale openly in public, thereby violating the…


Four Gang Members Arrested for November’s Motel Homicide in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Four gang members were arrested in the connection of a shooting last November that left one dead, according to officials.  Juan Ramiro Felix, 19, and Kevin Moreno-Aviles, 18, were among the four arrested on Feb. 17 and 18, according to the Anaheim Police Department. The other two suspects are juveniles whose names have not…


Disneyland Welcomes Back Nighttime Spectacular Shows

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disneyland and Disney California Adventure are welcoming back their nighttime spectacular shows this spring, officials announced on Feb. 22. Disney fanatics should be on the lookout for the Main Street Electrical Parade, Fantasmic!, World of Color, and Disneyland Forever firework shows coming to the theme parks on April 22. Fantasmic! will be back to…


2 Shooting Suspects Killed When Speeding Vehicle Hits Pole In Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Police believe two suspects who were killed in a single-vehicle crash on Feb. 21 were fleeing the scene of a non-fatal shooting in Anaheim. The crash happened shortly after a 12:10 a.m. call to police about shots being fired at a restaurant at 1729 W. La Palma Ave., said Anaheim police Sgt. Steve Pena….


2 Firefighters Injured After Multiple Fires Set Off in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Crews responded to multiple fires set off in Anaheim on Feb. 20—resulting in two firefighters being injured. The first major blaze broke out at an illegal marijuana lab located on Knollwood Circle, according to Anaheim Police Sgt. Shane Carringer. At 11:22 a.m. on Sunday, firefighters responded to a call at a commercial building where…


Two Firefighters Hurt in Fire at Suspected Illegal Marijuana Dispensary

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Firefighters were battling a four-alarm fire at a single-story commercial building in Anaheim today, where two firefighters and three civilians suffered injuries at what police believe was an illegal marijuana dispensary. The condition and extent of the injuries was not immediately known. Firefighters were dispatched at 11:22 a.m. to 1169 N. Knollwood Circle, the…


Anaheim Nurses Protest for Better Working Conditions as Hospital Becomes Overrun

ANAHEIM, Calif.—As staff shortage continues to be a problem at hospitals, registered nurses experiencing “moral distress” picketed outside West Anaheim Medical Center on Feb. 14 demanding better work conditions. About a dozen or so healthcare workers were standing at the corner of South Beach Boulevard and West Orange Avenue with signs reading, “Patients First in…


Anaheim Mayor Refutes Allegations That Angel Stadium Was Sold Illegally

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A contentious debate broke out at the Anaheim City Council meeting on Feb. 1 following allegations that city officials violated state law by discussing the sale of the Angel Stadium in private. The argument stemmed after Councilman Jose Moreno and former City Manager Chris Zapata provided declarations in support of a lawsuit filed by…