Category: ANAHEIM

Family Events in Orange County This Weekend

‘Family Musical Encounters’ at Concordia University Enjoy the Concordia Wind Orchestra performing the family-friendly concert “A Tail of Two Tunes.” The concert will include familiar cartoon themes and toy-inspired music. Following the performance, walk to the Music Building where children of all ages can enjoy interactive musical demonstrations from various stations including brass tryouts, percussion…


Disney Announces Return of Half Marathons In Anaheim, Orlando

Disney officials announced this week they will be bringing back their half-marathon to its parks in California and Florida next year after a seven-year hiatus. The “runDisney Race,” which is part of the park’s “Half Marathon Weekend,” will take place in January 2024. The event will feature 5K and 10K races, with registration starting next…


Disneyland Set to Kick Off 100th Anniversary Next Month

Featuring new holographic displays throughout the park, a newly decorated Sleeping Beauty castle, limited edition souvenirs and treats, and more, Disneyland in Anaheim, California, has unveiled plans for its 100th anniversary set to begin Jan. 27. Adding to the festivities will be the park’s new, platinum-themed overlay which it says is meant to signify Disney…


Former Vineyard Anaheim Church Members Sue ‘Dwelling Place’ Pastors for Fraud

Former members of Anaheim’s Vineyard Church—now The Dwelling Place—are suing the church’s senior leaders for fraud, claiming they split the church from the Vineyard network and took control over the church and its $62 million assets under false pretenses. For more than 40 years, Vineyard Anaheim Church had been a pillar of the Orange County…


Man Arrested in 8-Car Crash in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 36-year-old man was behind bars Dec. 23 on suspicion of triggering a DUI eight-car crash that killed a woman in Anaheim. The crash occurred about 2:15 p.m. Dec. 22 at Magnolia Avenue and Ball Road, according to Anaheim police Lt. Shane Carringer. Luis Javier Garcia Pedroza of Anaheim was booked on suspicion of…


Transient Charged with Attacking Lyft Driver in Anaheim

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 26-year-old convicted thief was behind bars Dec. 23 on charges of sexually assaulting and robbing a Lyft driver in Anaheim. Samuel Nicholas Rodriguez, who has a lengthy criminal record for car thefts, was being held without bail as he awaits arraignment Jan. 6 on charges of assault with the intent to commit…


Downtown Disney $5 Million Renovation Planned

Downtown Disneyland will see some new improvements, after construction permits of $5.4 million were filed earlier this month with the Anaheim Planning and Building Department, according to Anaheim spokesperson Mike Lyster. Plans for an 8,300-square-foot retail building with room for five shops will repurpose its west-end outdoor shopping area according to officials. The construction will…


Transient Pleads Guilty to Skateboard Beating Death in Anaheim

FULLERTON, Calif.—A 30-year-old transient pleaded guilty Dec. 14 and was immediately sentenced to four years in prison for beating another homeless man to death with a skateboard in Anaheim. Daniel Ramos Salazar pleaded guilty to a felony count of voluntary manslaughter. As part of the plea deal, a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of…


Woman Killed, Male Injured in Anaheim House Fire

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A woman was killed Dec. 12 morning when an Anaheim house became engulfed in flames. A neighbor called Anaheim Fire and Rescue at 1 a.m. to report the house fire in the 2700 block of East Verde Avenue, Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer told City News Service. Firefighters extinguished the flames in about a…


One Man Dead, One Rescued from Orange County Flood Control Channels

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Firefighters in Orange County Dec. 12 warned people to remain clear of flood control channels during rain storms after one person was found dead and another was rescued. Anaheim firefighters located the body of a transient man in the channel in the 700 block of Loara Avenue about 12:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Anaheim police…