A Huntington Beach man was sentenced Monday to nine years in federal prison for his role in a “builder bailout” real estate scheme in which more than 100 condominium units were fraudulently purchased across the country. Momoud Aref Abaji, 36, was convicted in 2016 of multiple felony counts of bank fraud, wire fraud and tax…
ORANGE – Trevor Anthony Win’E was born in Costa Mesa but lived for a short time in Orange before he deployed to Iraq in 2004. So, it seems appropriate that his memory may soon be immortalized in the name of a post office that will serve residents of Orange for years to come. HR-4946, a…
I was telling members of my “Guys Who Like Hallmark Movies” support group about the upcoming Fountain Valley Historical Society’s annual Summer Picnic. This laid-back, fun event is set for noon Sunday, July 22, at Heritage Park next to the Fountain Valley Library. It very much reminds me of a Hallmark movie event, but without the drama….
California’s forgotten U.S. Senate candidate has finally had a memorable moment. Kevin de Leon, a sparsely known liberal legislator trying to oust U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, staged an insider coup Saturday by winning the endorsement of state Democratic Party leaders. The embarrassing snub to Feinstein was a testament to the leftward shift of California Democratic…
A motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries while driving on the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa late Saturday, July 14 in a collision with a car. Sign up for our breaking news email newsletter: When major local news happens, you will be the first to know. Subscribe here. The California Highway Patrol received a call about a…
Peggy Miller, center, reacts to France scoring against Croatia during a World Cup viewing party in San Pedro on Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer) Croatia fans react to France scoring during a World Cup viewing party in San Pedro on Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley,…
A man from Murrieta was killed in a traffic collision involving a suspected drunken driver on Coast Highway in Laguna Beach on Saturday night, July 14, Laguna Beach police and coroner officials reported. The Orange County Coroner’s Office on Sunday identified the victim as Francisco Rojas, 25. Police initially said the victim was 27. The…
North Orange County hotel room rates are higher year-to-date through May as occupancy fell, according to fresh statistics. CBRE Hotels’ latest report reveals eight trends to know about how local operators are doing filling up their rooms vs. countywide patterns year-to-date through May … 1. North Orange County hotel rooms on average cost $125.66 a…
Fire season is back, and the state is calling into action the Supertanker. Here’s a look at firefighting, from the jumbo jet to the boots on the ground. In the air The Boeing 747-400 Global Supertanker, first used in California in September 2017, and was contracted again to assist firefighters this month. The U.S. Forest…
One person died Saturday when a vehicle pursued by California Highway Patrol officers left a road in Orange and burst into flames, authorities said. The pursuit began about 7:25 p.m. at the CHP office at 2031 East Santa Clara Ave. in Santa Ana, Orange police Lt. Mike Monjaraz said. VillaPark OrangePD pursuit ends with a…
