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Riverside County man sentenced to six years for tax fraud scheme
RIVERSIDE, California - A Riverside County man has been sentenced to six years in federal prison for preparing and filing false tax returns, resulting in a $28 million tax loss to the IRS, the Justice Department announced. Salvador Gonzalez, of Corona, was also ordered to pay $403,908 in restitution. Gonzalez, who pleaded guilty to three counts of aiding and assisting in the preparation of false tax returns, operated Grace's Lighthouse Resource Center, Inc., a tax return-preparation business based in Corona. From 2013, Gonzalez directed clients to create phony corporations and title their assets under these entities, according to court documents....
Orange County Supervisors Jump Into Street Crime Debate
A majority of OC supervisors supported a contentious state ballot measure today, arguing that Proposition 36 would reduce street crimes and bring back penalties for repeat offenders as one of their colleagues argued they were going back to a state of mass incarceration. California voters will get a chance in...
Eviction Protections to Expand in Costa Mesa
Costa Mesa residents will soon see stronger tenant protections that could help people being evicted at no fault of their own and those facing imminent eviction. Last week, city council members voted unanimously to expand the eviction protection program – including paying up to six months in rent assistance and up to $10,000 to cover back rent by freeing up tax money initially allocated to Serving People in Need (SPIN) and Families Forward to help people move.
Irvine named California's safest city on WalletHub's national list
Irvine is the safest city in California, according to a new WalletHub list. No other city in the state did as well as Irvine, ranked No. 11 among 182 American communities listed in order of safety. ...
L.A. County tortilla manufacturer failed to pay 72 workers: Department of Labor
The United States Department of Labor has concluded its investigation into a Los Angeles County-based tortilla manufacturer and found that they did not pay more than 70 workers for all hours worked or overtime. According to a news brief issued by the DOL on Monday, the wholesale tortilla manufacturing company – La Flor de Mexico […]
Orange County now managing operations at Be Well Orange Campus
The OC Health Care Agency (HCA) has officially assumed management along with operations of the Be Well Orange Campus, located at 265 S. Anita Drive, Orange, CA 92868. As of Oct. 1, 2024, the County of Orange began overseeing the delivery of vital mental health and substance use disorder (SUD) services at the campus, ensuring continued support for the wellbeing of Orange County residents.
OC treasurer-tax collector rolls out secure property tax webpage
Orange County Treasurer-Tax Collector Shari L. Freidenrich’s office has launched a redesigned secure property tax page that offers information on each property on a single page versus clicking through numerous webpages. This combining of specific property information in a single page aims to provide taxpayers with a more streamlined,...
Pokeworks Expands in Orange County, Bringing Fresh and Customizable Poke to Southern California
Pokeworks, the world’s leading fast-casual poke brand, is expanding its presence in Orange County as part of a strategic growth initiative. Headquartered in Irvine, the brand is committed to building a strong franchise network in the region, responding to the rising demand for fresh, customizable, and health-focused meals.
Cuts to Orange City Hall’s Janitorial Services Leads to Vermin Problem
Orange City Council members are grappling with the consequence of slashing janitorial services at City Hall after city staff said they’re having to deal with vermin and unsanitary work spaces. Public Works Director Christopher Cash pointed out the myriad places where city staff have seen an uptick in vermin,...
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