201904.20
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Santa Ana home invasion robbery suspect arrested

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Police have arrested a man on suspicion of breaking into a Santa Ana home, attacking a resident and then stealing her car. A patrol officer familiar with the case spotted the suspect, Victor Martinez, 35, at about 1:30 p.m. Friday, April 19, near the 1000 block of North Flower Street, according to a news release…

201904.20
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Rescue team responds to entangled whale near Dana Point Harbor

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A rescue team tried for more than four hours to cut gill net and line wrapped around the tail of a young gray whale off of Dana Point Harbor, but work still needs to be done to clear the gray whale from harm. The 20-foot entangled whale was spotted Saturday afternoon, the second sighting in…

201904.20
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Success and failure of protected species in California

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The 2019 theme for Earth Day is ‘protect our species’ so today we look at some that are threatened or near extinction in California. The California flag features a grizzly bear that roamed the state, stood 8 feet and weighed more than a ton. The bear was considered a threat to livestock and people and…

201904.20
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Here’s what pot smokers think about driving while high

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Many cannabis-culture celebrations will take place on 4/20 (April 20), so here’s a look at some pot smokers’ opinions on driving and tips to self-assess if you are too high. Statistics show that alcohol and opiates are involved in more automobile accidents and fatalities than cannabis. But cannabis can still impair drivers, and it’s against…

201904.19
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Robbery suspect found dead after standoff in Rancho Santa Margarita

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A robbery suspect led authorities on a chase Friday that ended with a crash in Rancho Santa Margarita, where a standoff ensued until the man was found dead inside the vehicle. FBI Special Agent Chris Gicking said the suspect robbed a Pacific Western Bank branch at 34180 Pacific Coast Highway in Dana Point about 3:40…