LOS ANGELES — With triple-digit temperatures in the forecast, a heat advisory warning of potential heat-related illnesses will be in effect Tuesday in Los Angeles,…
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California legislative leaders back state ‘sleeper hold’ ban
By Orange County on June 9, 2020
By DON THOMPSON SACRAMENTO — California’s Assembly speaker and other key lawmakers on Monday backed making it illegal statewide for police to use a type…
ACLU wants LA to put the brakes on scooter tracking program
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
The American Civil Liberties Union is suing Los Angeles over a program that tracks dockless electric scooters and bikes in real time, potentially allowing the…
Orange County Democratic party to candidates: Back police reform if you want us to back you
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
The Democratic Party of Orange County will vote tonight on a resolution that would require local candidates who want the party’s endorsement to commit to…
Bonnie Pointer, early member of Pointer Sisters, dies at 69
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
By ANDREW DALTON LOS ANGELES — Bonnie Pointer, who in 1969 convinced three of her church-singing siblings to form the Pointer Sisters, which would become…
Democrats unveil police overhaul, kneel at Capitol
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
By LISA MASCARO WASHINGTON — Democrats proposed a sweeping overhaul of police oversight and procedures Monday, a potentially far-reaching legislative response to the mass protests…
Southern California demonstrators join in car processions for George Floyd memorial service
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
Processions of cars are starting from various locations across Southern California Monday morning, June 8, and heading toward downtown Los Angeles for a mass memorial…
Sewage spill in Laguna Beach shuts down stretch of ocean
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
If you’re looking to hit the beach as the warm weather heats up the region, there’s a stretch of coast you might want to stay…
Man struck by hit-and-run driver in Santa Ana
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
A man suffered two broken legs late Sunday when struck by a hit-and-run motorist while crossing a Santa Ana street, authorities said. It happened about…
Unusual classmates: Mom, son succeed in college together
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
The champagne waits. They haven’t cracked it open yet because it’s hard for them to believe the deserve it. They’re in almost-celebration mode. Almost believing…
Police back off as peaceful protests push deep reforms
By Orange County on June 8, 2020
By JAKE SEINER, LISA MARIE PANE and KIMBERLEE KRUESI Calls for deep police reforms gained momentum as leaders in the city where George Floyd died…
Red flag fire warnings issued for part of L.A. County; Inland and O.C. areas also face high heat and winds
By Orange County on June 7, 2020
LOS ANGELES — Red flag warnings for wildfire danger were issued Sunday for much of Los Angeles County due to expected gusty winds and low…
Man found fatally shot in car abandoned off 5 Freeway in Irvine
By Orange County on June 7, 2020
Police responding to reports of a disabled vehicle on the 5 Freeway in Irvine found a gunshot victim apparently left to die in the passenger…
Joe Biden to meet with George Floyd’s family in Houston before funeral
By Orange County on June 7, 2020
Democratic presidential nominee Joe Biden will travel to Houston on Monday to meet with the family of George Floyd, the man whose killing by a…
The tall ship Pilgrim’s bell tolls one last time in Dana Point Harbor
By Orange County on June 7, 2020
The Pilgrim’s bell tolled eight last times on Saturday, June 6, in a final ceremony for the beloved ship – for decades an icon of…