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From Viking to ‘Maniac’: Valencia baseball alum takes on Banana Ball
Riyan Rodriguez was sitting in the home dugout at the Valencia High School baseball field when he was approached by an aspiring youth player. In the middle of reminiscing about his journey after graduating from Valencia in 2016, Rodriguez stopped to sign a yellow baseball for 10-year-old Liam Montiel, something Rodriguez never thought would happen following a high school pitching career that saw him toss just 10 innings over one varsity season.
Police searching for man who recorded woman inside Target changing room in Buena Park
Police are searching for a man who was allegedly seen recording a woman using a Target changing room in Orange County last week. It happened last Friday, July 19 at around 10:40 a.m., when a woman who was trying on clothes in the dressing room noticed that someone had reached under the door and was recording her with a cell phone, according to a release from the Buena Park Police Department. "The victim confronted the suspect and chased him as he ran from the store," the statement said. He was able to flee from the scene in what they described as a small blue SUV, similar to a Honda CR-V. The suspect is described as a man in his late 40s who stands around 6-feet tall and weighs about 200 pounds. He has short, black/gray hair and was wearing a gray t-shirt, black athletic pants and glasses. Anyone who is able to identify the man or who knows more is asked to contact detectives at (714) 562-3968.
Santa Ana Man Sentenced to 46 Years for Anaheim Murder After Court Rehab Program Participation Draws Scrutiny
An alarming case has come to a close in Santa Ana, where the judicial system's balance between rehabilitation efforts and public safety is being scrutinized. Earlier, a 53-year-old man named Effrum Maland Burnett was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Toye Mim Jones outside a sober living home in Anaheim. Burnett had a history of violent offenses and was previously flagged by Orange County prosecutors as a high-risk individual, as reported by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
School Districts Place Bond Measures on the November Ballot
Last month, in a post on Instagram with the hashtag #WednesdayWisdom, the Brea Olinda Unified School District shared a picture showing the facade of Brea Junior High. The caption said the campus is more than 100 years old. “Several of our facilities were built so long ago that they don't...
Nearly 15 years later, police identify victim in brutal O.C. killing as 14-year-old girl
Nearly 15 years later, police in Orange County have identified the victim of a brutal murder and kidnapping as a 14-year-old girl.She was found dead in an Irvine parking lot on the morning of Sept. 5, 2009, and for more than a decade, her name remained unknown even as a pair of brothers faced murder charges in her killing. One of them is serving time behind bars after being convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 while the other will be retried in the future. Both men were charged in 2010 with her murder, with a special sentencing enhancement for murder...
San Diego Region to Experience Cooling Relief as Temperatures Dip Over the Weekend
San Diegans can expect a gradual drop in the scorching temperatures this weekend. After enduring an excessive heat warning, the much-needed respite comes as a trough of low pressure moves inland along the West Coast. Inland areas are set to cool down, with temperatures on Sunday hitting near average for the lower deserts and potentially 5 to 10 degrees below average for the valleys. As reported by the National Weather Service San Diego, this cooling trend will be accompanied by stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds in the mountains and deserts through Saturday evening.
LBPD and LBFD participate in Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and 4
Join the OC Police and Fire Departments at this year’s Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event supports the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Irvine police seek help identifying porch pirate caught on video stealing package
Police are searching for a porch pirate who was captured on video stealing a package from a home in Orange County.The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who was seen riding a scooter in front of a Woodbridge area home on July 10.After leaving her scooter in front of the home, the woman is seen on video snatching the package from the doorstep with a big smile on her face.Police believe she may be responsible for other thefts.Anybody who recognizes her is urged to contact Irvine police at rnigg@cityofirvine.org.
Jason Givens Went 3-for-3 w/Double & Three Runs in Sentinels’ 7-6 Victory Over OC Juice in BCCSL Regular Season Finale
The Orange County Juice needed a win and a Ventura County loss on Thursday to make the playoffs in the inaugural season of the Baseball Census Collegiate Summer League. They got neither and Orange County will miss out on the postseason. After leading 4-0 and 6-3, the Arroyo Seco Sentinels...
Orange County school official sentenced for embezzling over $16.6 million from district
A federal judge sentenced a former Orange County school employee to nearly six years in prison for embezzling nearly $16.7 million from the district. According to the U.S. Department of Justice, 53-year-old Jorge Armando Contreras embezzled the money over a seven-year period. He was arrested in October 2023 for suspicion of felony embezzlement concerning programs receiving federal funds.On March 28, he pleaded guilty to one count of embezzlement, theft, and intentional misapplication of funds from an organization receiving federal funds. "Instead of using his job at a public school district to help socio-economically disadvantaged children, Contreras embezzled millions upon millions of dollars,...
New Haunted Mansion Jewelry at Disneyland Resort
Disneyland Resort has a new collection of Haunted Mansion jewelry available as part of a larger Haunted Mansion collection. We found the jewelry at New Century Jewelry on Main Street, U.S.A. New Haunted Mansion Jewelry. The collection includes a necklace, bracelet, and earrings. Haunted Mansion Necklace – $26.99. The...
Angels vs Athletics: Angels Option Left-Hander, How to Watch, Odds, Prediction and More
Catch up on all the storylines going into Game 2 of the Angels' home series against the Oakland A's, as right-handed pitcher Davis Daniel was promoted from Triple-A Salt Lake prior to the game.
Mike Trout gets good news after MRI on left knee, timeline for return remains to be determined
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Mike Trout has received good medical news for a change. The Los Angeles Angels star said an MRI on his left knee came back clean and he is hoping to resume his minor league rehab assignment soon. “It is a huge relief for me. I...
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