Camp fire death toll is revised to 85
Alex Villanueva, who beat long odds in historic election upset, sworn in as L.A. County sheriff
Alex Villanueva beat long odds to be sworn in Monday as L.A. County sheriff, putting him in charge of one the nation’s largest law enforcement agencies.
Anaheim buys building near Bridges at Kraemer Place for $3.95 million for temporary homeless shelter
ANAHEIM — A building near the Bridges at Kraemer Place shelter by the 91 Freeway and Glassell Street in Anaheim will become a temporary homeless shelter for up to three years, after which a permanent emergency shelter is expected to be operating. The City Council agreed Monday, Dec. 3, to purchase the Piano Empire Megastore building…
Vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Buena Park results in no injuries
Police on Tuesday investigated a vehicle-to-vehicle shooting in Buena Park, but said nobody was injured. Residents reported gunfire sometime before 2 p.m. near the intersection of La Palma and Stanton avenues, said Buena Park Police Sgt. Mike Lovchik. He said the back window of a woman’s car had been shattered by shots fired by an…
5 reasons you should add chia to your diet
If you had a Chia Pet as a kid, eating chia seeds might not seem like the most appealing idea. However, chia seeds are a nutritional powerhouse as well as a tasty addition to your meal. Chia seeds are versatile and can be used in a variety of ways. They make a good thickener for…
Employee files lawsuit against UCI officials alleging they did nothing when she complained of sexual harassment
An employee at the UCI School of Medicine has filed a lawsuit against a man and University of California Regents alleging school officials didn’t do enough when the man sexually harassed her. Carlin Rae Motley, 34, works as a fundraiser for UCI’s School of Medicine. She alleges that for about a year ending in January…
3.2 earthquake strikes near Aguanga in Riverside County
A shallow magnitude 3.2 earthquake was reported Monday afternoon four miles from Aguanga, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 2:44 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 0.6 mile. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 18 miles from Valle Vista, Calif., 18 miles…
Moore, Rainey re-elected to Laguna Woods City Council
Laguna Woods Mayor Carol Moore and Councilman Joe Rainey have been re-elected to the City Council, according to official results released this week by the Orange County Registrar of Voters. Carol Moore Moore was re-elected to her seat by a substantial margin, capturing 35.3 percent of the vote. Only 62 votes separated Rainey and Troutman, but…
Earthquake: 3.6 quake strikes near Willow Creek, Calif.
A shallow magnitude 3.6 earthquake was reported Monday three miles from Willow Creek, Calif., according to the U.S. Geological Survey. The temblor occurred at 1:50 p.m. Pacific time at a depth of 13.7 miles. According to the USGS, the epicenter was 26 miles from Bayside, Calif., 26 miles from McKinleyville,…