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Detectives think a brazen break-in at an Orange County gun store is related to one in Ventura County
Detectives think thieves who used a stolen car to smash into, and ransack a gun store in Orange County may be the same ones who committed a similar crime in Camarillo. Early Saturday morning, eight thieves smashed their way into a gun store in the City of Orange. Surveillance video caught it on tape. The thieves had to ram the stolen car into the gun shop window three times before getting inside the building.
Two L.A. County men arrested in Irvine after returning to commit more retail theft
In June, police officers at the Irvine Spectrum investigated a $1,000 theft from a store. On Saturday, officers learned the vehicle involved in that crime was visiting Spectrum again, according to the Irvine Police Department. The police officers partnered with security guards and located two vehicle occupants walking near Spectrum...
First-of-its-kind fight airs long-simmering grievances between insurance industry, consumer group
SACRAMENTO, Calif. — California’s homeowners insurance market is in crisis. What – or whom – to blame can devolve into finger-pointing. In a first-of-its-kind fight spilling out onto the pages of publicly available documents, the insurance industry is pointing at Consumer Watchdog, a consumer group that often intervenes in companies’ requests to raise rates, saying these interventions have stoked the current crisis. Consumer Watchdog says it's fighting to keep rates affordable for customers.
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity building ADUs in 10-day blitz
San Gabriel Valley Habitat for Humanity (SGV Habitat) last week announced its new program to help low-income homeowners add an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) to their property to provide an affordable rental for a low-income household. Their program offers a zero-interest construction loan with SGV Habitat serving as the contractor for the project.
Real California Cheeses Bring Home 31 Awards at American Cheese Society Meeting
Cow’s milk cheese and dairy processors that use the Real California Milk seal brought home 31 awards during the 2024 annual cheese competition held by the American Cheese Society (ACS) in Buffalo, New York. The American Cheese Society recognizes the finest cheeses and dairy products made in the Americas....
Extreme Heat Is a Death Sentence in California Prisons
(WIB) – In 2015, Adrienne Boulware was sentenced to 15 years to life in California state prison in connection to the 2011 death of a man in Sacramento. But over the weekend, as temperatures hit 110 in the Central Valley town of Chowchilla, where Boulware was imprisoned at the Central California Women’s Facility, prisoner advocates and her family say she died due the heat nine years into her sentence.
It’s a kids’ world at Newport Beach Public Library this summer
Hey kids! Newport Beach Public Library (NBPL) announces a summer of free family activities, crafts and an interactive reading challenge. Stop by any location or check out their website to learn how you can join the fun!. Summer Reading Program events are generously funded by the Friends of the Library....
Man rescued after car becomes submerged in Long Beach waterway
A man was rescued in Long Beach Tuesday after his car ended up in the water of Alamitos Bay. When first responders went to the waterway near Pacific Coast Highway and 2nd Street at 10:21 a.m., they found the man on the roof of his red Jeep, the Long Beach Police Departent said.
Building a Real Estate Empire: The Journey of Gerardo Peralta Diaz
As the founder and CEO of Golden View Investments, Gerardo Peralta Diaz has genuinely sculpted a very distinct path within the notoriously competitive realm of real estate investment. His multifaceted journey through the field has served as evidence of his passion, perseverance, and weighty devotion to taking challenges and molding them into unrivaled opportunities.
“National Night Out” on Aug. 8
The annual National Night Out will be coming to West Orange County cities on Thursday, Aug. 8. Here’s what’s planned in our communities, featuring police departments in our area. Garden Grove: The Big Strawberry’s event will be from 5-8 p.m. in front of the Public Safety Building, 11301...
July 17: After Work Cardio Hike To The Sinks
Immerse yourself in the beauty and tranquility the the Irvine Natural Landmarks with a 13-mile after work cardio hike to the Sinks and The Springs. Fresh air, scenic views, winding paths and picturesque vistas. The hike is from 5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and leaves from the Augustine staging area...
LB Festival of Arts and Pageant of the Masters kick off summer with successful opening week
In the heart of Laguna Beach, a vibrant celebration of art and culture unfolded as the Festival of Arts welcomed locals and visitors to the opening week of the 2024 Festival of Arts Fine Art Show and the Pageant of the Masters. Click on photo for a larger image. Photo...
What Does a Library of the Future Look Like?
University libraries traditionally have been campus gathering places, the heart of both scholarship and camaraderie. But with the rise of virtual reality and other advanced technology, what does the university library of the future look like?. Chapman University’s Leatherby Libraries is answering that question. The library system supports students,...
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