Tag: Southern California OC News

Orange Unified Restores Library App After Suspension Due to Inappropriate Book

The Orange Unified School District restored students’ access to a digital library app Feb. 3 after suspending it last week at the request of a parent who said they found a book with inappropriate content—including explicit language, sex, and rape—in their elementary child’s digital library. Interim Superintendent Edward Velasquez announced a temporary suspension of the…


Californians Unknowingly Swimming With Great White Sharks Daily: Researchers

Southern California beaches are seeing more juvenile great white sharks sometimes within feet of unknowing surfers and swimmers, according to researchers at the California State University–Long Beach Shark Lab. Such have been lingering along the region’s shores, especially over the last decade, as water temperatures have warmed, according to Dr. Chris Lowe, who heads the…


Huntington Beach to Vote on Possibly Restricting Types of Flags Flown at City Facilities

The Huntington Beach City Council will vote Feb. 7 on whether city facilities can only display flags representing the city, county, state, or prisoners of war or those missing in military action. There have been accusations the issue is in response to an LGBT flag flown at city facilities during Pride Month in June of…


Woman Fatally Struck by Multiple Vehicles Near Ruby’s Diner in Laguna Beach

A woman was fatally struck by multiple vehicles Feb. 5 as she tried to cross the Pacific Coast Highway (PCH) in Laguna Beach on Feb. 5 “We are deeply saddened by yet another pedestrian fatality on Coast Highway and we send our sincere condolences to the family and friends of the deceased,” Laguna Beach Mayor Bob…


Orange County Selected to Represent National Health in CDC Survey

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Randomly selected Orange County residents participated in a nationwide health survey Feb. 3 at the OC Fair and Event Center. The county is one of 15 in the United States chosen to participate in the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) voluntary National Health and Nutrition Examination Survey, which combines interviews and…


Sold-Out Crowd at Greek Theatre Pays Tribute to Late Mountain Lion P-22

P-22—the late, beloved, and resilient LA mountain lion who famously crossed two major freeways and became known as “The Hollywood Cat”—got another star turn during the National Wildlife Federation #SaveLACougars campaign’s sold-out celebration of his life at the Greek Theatre in Los Angeles. The program Saturday featured a wide array of people who made connections…


Man Sentenced to 3 Life Terms for Killing Girlfriend, 2 Kids in Orange

A 42-year-old California man was sentenced Feb. 3 to three consecutive life terms without the possibility of parole for fatally stabbing his girlfriend and their two young sons about a decade ago. Shazer Fernando Limas, 42, of Orange was convicted Dec. 14 for killing Arlet Hernandez Conteras, and their children 16-month-old Fernando Hernandez Limas and…


Huntington Beach City Council to Possibly Raise Campaign Donation Limits

The Huntington Beach City Council will vote Feb. 7 on raising campaign contribution limits for city candidates. Currently, the city’s campaign contribution limits from one individual are capped at $500. The council is considering, however, aligning them to the state’s limit of $5,500. The issue was previously heard in January, when the council voted 4–3…


Man Charged With Murdering Bicyclist in Dana Point

A man was charged with murder Feb. 3 for allegedly hitting a cyclist with his car and stabbing him to death in Dana Point on Wednesday. Vanroy Evan Smith, 39, of Long Beach, pleaded not guilty Friday to one felony count of murder and an additional charge for use of a deadly weapon, according to…


Suspect in 2021 Shooting Death in Anaheim Arrested

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A man has been arrested in the shooting death of another man in Anaheim in 2021, police announced Dec. 2. Miguel Rodriguez, 20, of Anaheim was arrested in the fatal shooting death of 23-year-old Jonathan Romero, who was gunned down around 5:30 p.m. on Nov. 25, 2021 in the 1200 block of North Placentia…