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3 charged with murder after tourist killed in Newport Beach; suspects eligible for death penalty: DA
Three men have been charged with murder and other offenses in connection with the death of a tourist from New Zealand who was fatally run over during an attempted robbery at Newport Beach's Fashion Island mall, prosecutors said Friday.Leroy Ernest Joseph McCrary, 26, of Los Angeles, Malachi Eddward Darnell, 18, of Los Angeles, and Jaden Cunningham, 18, of Lancaster, "are eligible for the death penalty if they are convicted of the special circumstances murder of 68-year-old Patricia McKay in the commission of a robbery with a felony enhancement of causing the death of an elder over the age of 65,"...
Orange County Judge Pleads Not Guilty to Shooting Wife
Orange County Superior Court Judge Jeffrey Ferguson pleaded not guilty Friday in downtown Los Angeles to a murder charge for allegedly shooting and killing his wife during an argument in their Anaheim Hills home last August.
Can you spot this alleged Orange County binocular thief?
This alleged thief may have been a little short-sighted with this plan. In a post to X, formerly Twitter, the Irvine Police Department made some chirps while asking for the public for information regarding a man suspected of stealing an expensive set of binoculars from a bird-watching equipment store. The post, full of bird-related puns, […]
Hate Unveiled, Newport Beach Murderer Guilty of LGBTQ Hate Crime
In a verdict that resonates with the ongoing struggle for LGBTQ rights, Samuel Lincoln Woodward, a 26-year-old from Newport Beach, has been found guilty of the first-degree murder of Blaze Bernstein, his former high school classmate. The 2018 crime, described by the Orange County District Attorney's Office as a hate-motivated murder, has culminated in a conviction that includes a hate crime enhancement, with Woodward facing a life sentence without the possibility of parole. Details about the conviction can be found in a statement by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
Suspect in custody after killing 2, injuring 4 during attack in Orange County
HUNTINGTON BEACH – A stabbing attack in Huntington Beach left two people dead, and three other people injured, and a man was in custody Friday on suspicion of murder and attempted murder. The attack was reported at about 11:15 p.m. Thursday near 16th Street and Pecan Avenue, according to...
Orange County Celebrates Fourth of July
People across Orange County pulled out their BBQ grills, lawn chairs and admired the fireworks that lit up the sky. For some cities, there were sanctioned firework shows, while Laguna Beach opted for a drone show, a more quiet and new way of watching light displays. But Independence Day is...
Two Dana Hills Students Recognized for Reuniting Toddler with Family
Dana Hills High School sophomores Miguel Aguilar, 16, and Oswaldo Pinto, 15, were awarded certificates of recognition from the City of Dana Point and the Orange County Sheriff's Department for their bravery during the Tuesday, July 2, Dana Point City Council meeting. “On June 13th, over on Stone Hill, right...
South Orange County residents decry proposal to build battery storage facility
A battle is brewing in south Orange County over a proposed lithium battery storage facility in San Juan Capistrano."The initial designs of this project make it look a little like the port of LA and Long Beach in Laguna Niguel with 1100 shipping containers," said David Raslowsky of Laguna NiguelCompass Energy Storage is proposing to build a 250-mega watt battery energy storage system (BESS) on 13 acres of land it owned by Saddleback Church.But in 2022, the city of San Juan Capistrano rejected the renewable company's application for the project. That's when Compass Energy Solutions decided to bypass the city's...
Motorcyclist killed in collision on PCH in Orange County
A woman died Fourth of July afternoon after the motorcycle she was riding was involved in a multi-vehicle crash in Huntington Beach. The crash happened around 11 a.m. on Pacific Coast Highway and Coral Cay Lane, according to the Huntington Beach Police Department. Details are limited, but police say a 27-year-old woman from West Covina […]
The Foley Report: Dana Point Harbor Revitalization, Climate Action Plan, E-Bike Ordinance, the County Budget, and More!
At this time, we celebrate our great nation’s history and ideals. The Fabulous Fifth District offers many free community celebrations and fireworks displays to attend. Our open space parks remain at risk for fire, so please avoid lighting fireworks in or nearby. My office continues progress on our Fifth...
Battle of Palmdale: When a Runaway Unmanned Drone Wreaked Havoc In the Skies Over Southern California
There have been many embarrassing moments in the history of the US Air Force, but none more so than when two Northrop F-89D Scorpion were unable to shoot down an unmanned naval drone. Today known as the Battle of Palmdale, the Cold War-era incident caused more damage to the ground below, inflicting fear in the hearts of Southern California residents.
California Gov. Newsom reassures jittery West Michigan Democrats after Biden’s shaky debate
California Gov. Gavin Newsom spent his Independence Day reassuring West Michigan voters that despite a rocky debate performance, President Joe Biden is “all in.” Newsom made two stops in Michigan, a formal stop at an Independence Day picnic in South Haven and then a barbecue hosted by the Padnos family in Holland. During his 15 […] The post California Gov. Newsom reassures jittery West Michigan Democrats after Biden’s shaky debate appeared first on Michigan Advance.
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