Incoming UC students could see a tuition hike under new proposal
The University of California on Thursday unveiled a plan to raise tuition for incoming class of freshmen and transfer students, but then freeze it for six years.
Mission Viejo caregiver, massage therapist charged with raping 1 patient, sexually assaulting 2 clients
Prosecutors on Thursday charged a licensed caregiver and massage therapist in connection with the March 2018 rape of a 77-year old woman in Laguna Woods and two sexual assaults in Mission Viejo in April 2019. Deputies arrested Russell Bernardino, 43, at his home in Mission Viejo on Wednesday, July 17, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department…
Family of 17-year-old girl shot, killed by Fullerton police files claim with city
The family of a 17-year-old girl who was shot and killed by a Fullerton police officer has filed a claim for damages with the city. The claim, filed this week by lawyers on behalf of the family, concerns the incident on July 5 when Hannah Williams was shot and killed by a Fullerton police officer…
Stanford investigating after noose hanging from tree is found on campus
The looped rope was found near a campus residence hall for summer students, many of whom were minorities.
Fire destroys building with athletic equipment at Magnolia High School in Anaheim
A storage building holding athletic equipment at Magnolia High School was destroyed in a fire on Wednesday night, July 17. Firefighters were called shortly after 9:30 p.m. to the campus, at 2450 W. Ball Road, where they found the storage building on the field engulfed in flames. The building is in the field area, away…
Massage therapist suspected of raping a 77-year-old and sexually assaulting clients
An Orange County massage therapist and caregiver was arrested on suspicion of raping a woman in his care and sexually assaulting two massage clients.
Fiery crash on 91 Freeway in Anaheim closed 3 lanes
ANAHEIM — A multi-vehicle crash Thursday on the eastbound Riverside (91) Freeway left one vehicle on fire and three lanes temporarily blocked, according to the California Highway Patrol. The crash took place on the eastbound 91 Freeway at Brookhurst Street about 6:05 a.m., the CHP said. It left one vehicle on fire and the CHP…
Marijuana battles turn ugly in one California city: Fist fights, nasty accusations and questions
A week after the City of Commerce approved local cannabis businesses, city officials were involved in a brawl at a convention.
MS-13 gang’s bloody reign of terror in San Fernando Valley leaves residents horrified
A federal indictment detailing killings by the MS-13 gang’s Fulton clique shows the Central American gang’s bloody tactics could be escalating in the Valley.
Remembering Jonathan Gold a year after his death
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