Deputy Chief Rick Armendariz—who has served the Anaheim Police Department since 2019—will be sworn in on August 18 as the city’s new chief of police. The Anaheim City Council approved the contract with Mr. Armendariz—an Anaheim resident—on July 18. He will be the 37th chief in the 153-year history of the police department, according to…
Anaheim Hires New Chief of Police
Anaheim to Release Investigation Into Angel Stadium Sale to FBI, California AG
The Anaheim City Council has approved releasing details of its independent investigation into corruption allegations surrounding the sale of Anaheim Stadium to state Attorney General Rob Bonta and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI). Councilors voted unanimously July 18 to waive attorney-client privilege relating to a 200-page report by the JL Group, a Laguna Niguel-based…
Man Fatally Stabbed Near Anaheim
A 52-year-old Yorba Linda man was charged on July 20 with fatally stabbing another man in unincorporated Anaheim. Effrum Maland Burnett was charged with murder with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon. The name of the victim—a 50-year-old Anaheim man—has not yet been released by Orange County Sheriff’s Department officials….
Angels Broadcaster, Former Pitcher Still Going Strong After Life-Threatening Event
Approaching the four-year anniversary of a cardiac event that under most any other circumstances would have taken his life, Angels radio broadcaster and former major-league pitcher Mark Langston can joke about it. That is, after all, how baseball players, and former baseball players, usually deal with adversity and frightening situations. Mr. Langston was on the…
Sentencing Due for Orange County Man Who Stalked Online Gamer
LOS ANGELES—A former Marine from Orange County faces sentencing on July 13 for using hundreds of Twitter accounts to torment a professional online gamer he fixated on during a long-running harassment campaign. Evan Baltierra, 30, of Trabuco Canyon, pleaded guilty last year in Los Angeles to one count of stalking, a crime that carries a…
Orange County Leaders Discuss How Farm Bill Can Boost Agriculture, Food Programs
U.S. House Rep. Lou Correa (D-Calif.) met with local leaders July 6 to discuss the upcoming Farm Reauthorization bill where parties sounded off on what they wish to see in the updated legislation, which determines how the nation’s agriculture and food programs are run and funded. The legislation, which has been around since the 1930s…
Woman Arrested on Suspicion of Animal Abuse at Anaheim Daycare
A 24-year-old Fountain Valley woman was booked on suspicion of animal abuse at an Anaheim daycare and boarding business in Anaheim, police said July 7. Michelle Navarrete was booked on July 6 and released when she posted $20,000 bail, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Jon McClintock. Orange County Animal Care officials notified police on July…
Rebuilding Ducks Excited About Future Prospects
During the same week millions of Americans celebrated Independence Day, 32 young hockey players gathered at Irvine’s Great Park Ice looking to take the next step in their quests for long and fruitful NHL careers. The Anaheim Ducks’ annual summer development camp, which opened there July 3 and runs through July 7, offers youngsters who…
Disneyland Resort to Close 3 Popular Rides for Refurbishment This Summer
The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California is temporarily shuttering three of its popular rides beginning in July—the peak of its summer season—for several weeks for refurbishment. California Adventure’s ‘Soarin’ Over The World,’ and ‘Toy Story Mania,’ will be temporarily dark along with Disneyland’s classic Monorail after years of on-and-off malfunctions. According to the Disney Parks…
Anaheim Gets $5 Million for Traffic Improvements
Anaheim has received $5 million as of June 26 in federal funding for five transportation improvement projects as part of infrastructure legislation approved last year. Local leaders anticipate the projects will have significant local and regional impacts by improving transportation safety, equity, and access for local residents, according to a press release by Rep. Lou…
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