A pod of orcas showed up off San Clemente, heading north through Dana Point and Laguna Beach, on Wednesday, Sept. 12, 2018, giving a rare glimpse as they passed through Orange County. (Photo courtesy of John Weber/Danawharf.com) A pod of orcas showed up off San Clemente, heading north through Dana Point and Laguna Beach, on…
Breed: Domestic shorthair Gender: Neutered male Rover’s story: Rover’s foster mom named him Rover because he ran up to her on the street just like a little dog would. Rover’s background is unknown, but when he was found he was hungry and afraid being out on the street. He’s very friendly and loves to be petted. He’s…
Prosecutors filed charges against a second suspect on Monday, Sept. 10 in a slaying near a nightclub in Orange in July. Antonio Jesus Brito, 19, of Santa Ana is accused of assault and murder for his alleged involvement in the beating and stabbing of Nicholas Glynn near the The District Lounge at 223 W. Chapman Ave….
Three suspected thieves were injured in Brea after two jumped from a stolen pickup while a third remained inside as the vehicle struck a curb during a pursuit on Tuesday, Sept. 11, police said. A bystander called police to report three women behaving erratically at Tamarack Park at about 7:15 p.m., said Sgt. Chris Haddad,…
When it comes to fighting the Trump administration’s immigration policies, California has two “resistances.” There’s the official one, conducted by politicians, that includes the state’s landmark “sanctuary” law. Then there’s the unofficial resistance, which includes people like Ann and Kent Moriarty. …
Where’s Oliver Hardy when you need him? If Laurel’s partner were still around, and paying attention to the long-running California coastal corruption case, he’d have the perfect line at the ready. “This is another nice mess you’ve gotten us into.” The mess just keeps getting messier, too. For that,…
The trail for decades has been a shortcut used by hikers and equestrians traveling between the wealthy ranches of Hidden Valley and the miles of dirt paths that traverse the Santa Monica Mountains National Recreation Area. In recent years, however, it has become a battleground between neighbors…
By DAVID CRARY The Associated Press NEW YORK— Emboldened by the #MeToo movement, McDonald’s workers have voted to stage a one-day strike next week at restaurants in 10 cities in hopes of pressuring management to take stronger steps against on-the-job sexual harassment. Organizers say it will be the first multistate strike in the U.S. specifically…
Portrait of Leo Altoonian, 85, waiting in the lobby of the fire-damaged Barclay Hotel for his turn to get belongings out of his room.
Despite the name, it’s not just about the beach any more. What started as California’s Coastal Cleanup Day in 1985 eventually blossomed into an annual International Coastal Cleanup Day, with this year’s event taking place Saturday. Last year, nearly 800,000 people participated worldwide — often miles from the coast — and gathered 20 million pieces of…
