Category: Orange County

Man Who Kicked, Punched Dog in Anaheim Turns Himself In: Police

September 23, 2022
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 33-year-old man suspected of kicking and punching a dog at an Anaheim apartment complex surrendered to police early Thursday, Sept. 22. Albert Frank Abad Jr. surrendered at the Anaheim Police Department about 1:30 a.m., when he was arrested on a warrant, Sgt. Shane Carringer said. Abad was charged Sept. 21 with one felony…

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Newport-Mesa Unified Candidate Kristen Valle Wants to Invest in Children

September 23, 2022
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Kristen Valle, a candidate in the Nov. 8 election for the Newport-Mesa Unified’s Board of Education, is calling on the entire community to invest in its children. Valle, 34, a sales and marketing professional who currently works for a healthcare organization, told The Epoch Times she noticed an increase in anxiety and depression among children…

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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran Seeks Reelection to Take Care of ‘Unfinished Business’

September 23, 2022
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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is running for re-election in November to take care of what he calls “unfinished business.” He has served in office as a councilman and mayor for over 20 years, first elected in 1978. He was last elected to the city council to serve a two-year term in 2020. “I think…

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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran Seeks Re-election to Take Care of ‘Unfinished Business’

September 23, 2022
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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is running for re-election in November to take care of what he calls “unfinished business.” He has served in office as a councilman and mayor for over 20 years, first elected in 1978. He was last elected to the city council to serve a two-year term in 2020. “I think…

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OC Vibe Hopes to Add Entertainment, Shops, Housing Around Anaheim’s Honda Center

September 22, 2022
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The Anaheim City Council will consider approving Sept. 27 a new, privately financed $4 billion OC Vibe entertainment, food, and housing project proposed by Anaheim Ducks hockey team owners Henry and Susan Samueli to be built around the Honda Center. The Samuelis’ H&S Ventures company hopes to start work at the end of this year…

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Local Children’s Keepers and Heroes: Youth Centers of Orange

September 21, 2022
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Youth Centers of Orange in the City of Orange, California, has created a space where children and parents of all walks, including those struggling with homelessness and without needed support, have a place to turn. Founded by Edgar Garnica and Joanna Fermin, the organization does more than provide after-school care for low-income families. “We try…

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T-Mobile Store Robbed in Orange; Suspects Sought

September 21, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif.—Three males stole several thousands of dollars worth of cellphones from a T-Mobile store in Orange Monday, Sept. 19. The robbery was reported just after 6:15 p.m. at the store at 3320 E. Chapman Avenue, near Prospect Street, said Sgt. Phil McMullin of the Orange Police Department. The suspects fled the scene following the…

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Laguna Beach Officials Ask Newsom to Sign California Bill to Cut Noise From Modified Vehicles

September 20, 2022
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City officials of Laguna Beach, California, voiced their support last week for a state bill that would address noise created by vehicles with illegally modified exhaust, in hopes that Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign it into law by the end of the month. “Every Californian deserves to live in a community that is free from…

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Family’s Decades of Donations to Hoag Hospital Reaches $134 Million After Recent Gift

September 19, 2022
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Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian has received a $106 million donation—the largest in its 70-year history—which will help fund research, expansion, and treatment capabilities. Officials announced Sept. 15 that the donation will boost the hospital’s growth, after Hoag became independent of Providence Health in January 2022 after a 10-year affiliation. According to Robert Braithwaite, president and chief…

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Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Contracts Tied to Corruption to Be Voided

September 19, 2022
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Gov. Gavin Newson has signed new legislation last week to allow officials throughout California to void any contracts established as a result of bribery. Senate Bill 34, signed into law Sept. 13, was inspired by the aborted Angel Stadium sale in the City of Anaheim, according to its author state Sen. Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana)….

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