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Where to Celebrate Independence Day Across OC
Orange County residents celebrate the Fourth of July, on Thursday through a number of parades, carnivals and firework shows. Independence Day commemorates the passage of the Declaration of Independence on July 4, 1776. There’s a host of cities in OC that actually celebrate Independence Day with events today – offering...
How Much Do Fireworks Impact Orange County’s Air Quality?
Every year, Orange County’s local air quality regulators issue a warning for residents that fireworks from the Fourth of July will leave pollution scattered throughout their air with negative impacts to their health. But there’s usually not much discussion about the issue. A Voice of OC review of...
Fire Safety and Preparedness Community Meeting
Join us on Tuesday, August 20th, for the 3rd Annual Fire Safety and Preparedness Town-Hall style meeting at the Bell Tower Regional Community Center. Presentations by the Orange County Fire Authority (OCFA) and Orange County Sheriff's Department (OCSD) will include information on:. Emergency Preparedness. Fire Extinguisher Demonstration. Smoke Detector and...
In Blaze Bernstein trial, defense says Samuel Woodward's actions not motivated by hate
Closing arguments in Samuel Woodward's trial for the murder of Blaze Bernstein are focusing not on whether he killed his former classmate - but why he did.Woodward's defense team has already conceded their client's responsibility for Bernstein's death in January 2018 but has sought to counter prosecutors' claims that it was a premeditated act motivated by hatred for the victim being Jewish and gay.Instead, defense attorney Ken Morrison described the killing as a spontaneous act."As I told you during the opening remarks this case is going to be not about the who but about the why," Morrison said during defense...
Into Mischief Colt Off the Mark at Los Alamitos
This column highlights the performances of maidens who have made no more than five starts and who either sold for more than $500,000 at public auction, have siblings that are graded/group winners, or have dams that are graded/group winners. BloodHorse research shows maiden winners, in particular, who meet these criteria are more likely to go on to be graded stakes winners.
Frieda’s Prepares for the Olympics with a French Favorite; Alex Jackson Comments
ANAHEIM, CA - Retailers, are you getting ready for the summer’s Olympics? Frieda’s sure is as it looks to revive a successful produce strategy. The produce company debuted its ready-to-eat crêpes over 40 years ago, seeing a boost in sales by strategically placing them in the produce aisle next to fresh summer berries. This year, the company is utilizing Olympic fervor with a unique campaign appropriately featuring the French-style crêpes in new packaging with Olympics-themed stickers.
Escalante inducted into the Los Al Museum Hall of Fame
Joe Escalante comes from a talented family that include a famous musician, a radio host, a prolific scriptwriter, an accomplished attorney, a successful businessman, a tour manager, a record company owner, and a television producer, among others. Though Escalante has other talented siblings, all of the above career titles belong...
Nate Diaz vs Jorge Masvidal fight card, PPV start time, how to live stream ‘Last Man Standing’
There’s no UFC event this weekend, but fight fans hungry for some combat sports action can check out the once-delayed “Last Man Standing” pay-per-view (PPV) boxing event, headlined by the 10-round showdown between former UFC rivals Nate Diaz and Jorge Masvidal. Diaz is looking to avenge his...
Los Alamitos holds a grand re-opening after year renovations
An overflow crowd gathered at the Los Alamitos Museum on Los Alamitos Boulevard on Sunday for two purposes, first to formally recognize its two year transformation and to also induct Renaissance Man Joe Escalante into the city’s Hall of Fame (see related story). For anyone who has visited the...
People News: Metrolink, NCTD, Bentley Systems, HNTB
Southern California’s Metrolink welcomes a new Chief People Officer. Also, North County Transit District (NCTD) in California appoints a Deputy General Counsel; Bentley Systems, an infrastructure engineering software company based in Exton, Pa., transitions its leadership; and infrastructure firm HNTB hires a Vehicles Project Director. Metrolink. Alberto Lara on...
Southern California attorney faces disbarment for misappropriating $5M in funds
An attorney from Alhambra is set to be disbarred after misappropriating nearly $5 million and falsifying bank records. According to the State Bar of California, Evie Pei Jeang entered a no contest plea related to her case regarding the misappropriation of funds, which is considered to be “an admission of culpability” based on a stipulation […]
4 people strike gold with lottery scratchers in Southern California
Four lucky Southern California residents recently scratched their way to small fortunes with California Lottery Scratcher games, lottery officials announced. The biggest winner was Jose Garfias, who won $7 million from an Xtreme Crosswords Scratcher ticket sold at Sweet Time Donuts in Compton. Douglas Colton won $5 million on a Year of Fortune Scratcher, which […]
Guests Evacuated From ‘Incredibles’-Themed Incredicoaster In Sweltering Heat At Disney’s California Adventure
As temperatures rose into the 80s, Disney California Adventure employees evacuated 20 passengers on a ride at the park in Anaheim on Sunday.Six Flags & Cedar Fair Complete Merger In $8 Billion Deal, Creating Amusement Park Giant That Includes Knott’s & Magic Mountain – Updated The Incredibles-themed Incredicoaster broke down on its track about 1:30 p.m. Sunday, according to the Orange County Register. Passengers were given umbrellas and water to help them beat the heat while they waited to be freed from the 120-foot-tall attraction. Disneyland employees wore safety harnesses as they helped guests get off the ride, the Register reported. The evacuation took about 30 minutes, which is normal for such an event.Disney Drops Appeal Of Its Ron DeSantis Lawsuit Following New Theme Park Development Agreement One woman posted about her experience, saying she wanted to get on the ride again, but her group was too scared to do so. City News Service contributed to this report.Disney's $1.9B DisneylandForward Plan Gets Final Approval From Anaheim City Council; Major Changes Set For Walt's Original Park
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