Orange County sheriff’s deputies responding to a report of an explosion at a condominium near Tustin spotted a potential explosive device today, prompting evacuations of nearby condominiums. Deputies were called just before 9 a.m. Wednesday to the residence in the 12700 block of Newport Avenue, according to Carrie Braun of the Orange County Sheriff’s Department….
A 200-bed homeless shelter in Anaheim to be run by the Salvation Army will go forward with city approval, but a second shelter for 125 more people on La Palma Avenue is on hold until at least Nov. 20 so city officials can address concerns and potentially consider other sites. The two shelters are part…
Amtrak said Wednesday it will close its Riverside reservation center in January, laying off all 550 employees. The company announced the move in a message emailed to workers Nov. 14. Operations in Riverside will cease Jan. 18. In the message, Tim Griffin, Amtrak’s executive vice president and chief marketing officer, said operations in Riverside would…
Former U.S. Attorney Matt Whitaker has been appointed as the new acting attorney general. (AP Photo/Charlie Neibergall, File) By ERIC TUCKER | Associated Press WASHINGTON — The Justice Department on Wednesday released an internal legal opinion supporting the legality of Matthew Whitaker’s appointment as acting attorney general. The 20-page opinion from the Office of Legal…
The grim search for victims of California’s deadliest fire continued Wednesday as firefighters made progress in containing the Camp fire that burned the town of Paradise. The fire has killed at least 48 people, destroyed more than 8,000 structures and scorched 135,000 acres in Butte County. It…
ANAHEIM — On a normal workday, the five guys in long-sleeved orange T-shirts would be out on a freeway shoulder or embankment in Los Angeles County, picking up debris, clearing brush, trimming trees, or perhaps clearing the remains of an abandoned homeless camp. Instead they were the special guests Tuesday, Nov. 13, for a ribbon cutting…
The troublesome Woolsey fire flared up again Wednesday morning, this time near Point Mugu in the Santa Monica Mountains. Orange flames could be seen shooting up from a hillside. Wednesday’s flare-up comes a day after an outbreak scorched 1,000 acres near Lake Sherwood, prompting temporary evacuations in the area. The latest numbers, updated by officials Wednesday…
Firefighters remained in a Rialto neighborhood Wednesday morning to keep watch after the Sierra fire tore through 147 acres overnight. Crews will monitor the brush fire and strengthening containment lines, the San Bernardino County Fire Department said, and extinguish any hot spots. #SierraFire(Update): Fires currently at 147 acres. Crews will remain on scene today reinforcing…
After 12 years with the city – eight as its chief executive – Costa Mesa City Manager Tom Hatch was abruptly dismissed from his position Tuesday, Nov. 13. After a closed-door discussion prior to its meeting, the City Council announced a 3-2 vote to terminate Hatch’s contract and pay him severance, city spokesman Tony Dodero confirmed. Councilwoman Katrina…
Democrats made significant gains Tuesday in late ballot counts for two key undecided House seats in Southern California as post-election tallies continue to swing in their favor and against Republicans. Democrat Katie Porter pulled ahead of incumbent GOP Rep. Mimi Walters in Orange County’s inland 45th District, while the battle for the 39th showed Democrat…
