Santa Margarita Little Leaguers battle for a catch during opening night ceremonies at Tijeras Creek Elementary on Friday, February 22, 2019. (Photo by Bill Alkofer,…
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Injury shooting on the 10 Freeway in El Monte linked to Mongols motorcycle gang members
By Orange County on February 24, 2019
A motorcyclist was wounded Saturday on the San Bernardino (10) Freeway in El Monte when he was fired upon by a member of an outlaw…
Orange County celebrates Black History Month with parade, fair
By Orange County on February 24, 2019
The 39th annual Orange County Black History Parade made its way through downtown Anaheim on Saturday, Feb. 23, albeit a bit later than usual. Rainstorms…
House Democrats introduce measure to block Trump national emergency over border
By Orange County on February 22, 2019
By ANDREW TAYLOR WASHINGTON — House Democrats on Friday introduced a resolution to block the national emergency declaration that President Donald Trump issued to fund…
Judge grants citizenship to both twin son of LA gay couple after US only gave it to one
By Orange County on February 22, 2019
By CHRISTOPHER WEBER LOS ANGELES — A federal judge in California ruled Thursday that a twin son of a gay married couple has been an…
Homebuying ’18: Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, Costa Mesa down 8%, countywide sales take largest dip in 11 years
By Orange County on February 22, 2019
Homebuying in Newport Beach, Laguna Beach and Costa Mesa fell 8 percent in a year with the steepest countywide drop in sales in 11 years.…
On National Skip the Straw Day, here’s how 1 preteen is helping rid Orange County schools of plastic straws
By Orange County on February 22, 2019
While Orange County cities are absent on the growing list of those banning plastic straws, the once-ubiquitous cylinders are getting harder to find at county schools.…
Police, prosecutors seek witnesses to 1973 murder of 11-year-old, release vintage photo of defendant
By Orange County on February 22, 2019
Police sought witnesses to the 1973 killing of an 11-year-old girl and, on Thursday, Feb. 21, released an old photograph of a man who had…
Garden Grove man on trial for unprovoked killing of a stranger
By Orange County on February 19, 2019
SANTA ANA – Trial began Tuesday for a man accused of stabbing a stranger to death during a sudden, unprovoked attack in Garden Grove in 2015.…
California made $345 million, not predicted $1 billion, on legal cannabis in 2018
By Orange County on February 19, 2019
California took in $345.2 million in tax revenue from legal cannabis during the first year of regulated sales in 2018, according to figures the state…
Dodgers great Don Newcombe dies at 92
By Orange County on February 19, 2019
Former Brooklyn Dodger Don Newcombe prior to throwing out the ceremonial pitch prior to a National League Divisional Series baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks…
Who will be crowned Miss Tustin on Saturday?
By Orange County on February 19, 2019
The Miss Tustin pageant may be a venerable local tradition, but even traditions can evolve. For the first time in its history, this year’s competition…
5 questions with Joanie Sprague, star of ‘Trading Spaces’
By Orange County on February 19, 2019
You’ll see carpenter Joanie Sprague on the new season of TLC’s ‘Trading Spaces,’ premiering Saturday, March 16. In this series, two neighbors redecorate a room…
Senate confirms William Barr as attorney general
By Orange County on February 14, 2019
By MARY CLARE JALONICK WASHINGTON — The Senate on Thursday confirmed William Barr as attorney general, placing the veteran government official and lawyer atop the…
Murder trial of decorated Navy SEAL is postponed until late May
By Orange County on February 14, 2019
The murder trial of decorated Navy SEAL Edward “Eddie” Gallagher has been postponed until just after Memorial Day, on the request of the defense team. Gallagher…