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NHRA legend John Force showing signs of improvement after crash
John Force, a 16-time National Hot Rod Association champion from Yorba Linda, is showing daily signs of improvement following a catastrophic crash while racing in Virginia last week, according to an update from John Force Racing.
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...
Hundreds Travel To Orange County For Saddleback Eye Center’s Dr. Manger — Here’s Why
Improving vision through LASIK surgery has become a life-changing option for many. In the United States alone, around 700,000 procedures are done to help people see better without glasses or contact lenses. The figure represents a heightened and growing demand for LASIK that 6,000 clinics nationwide can cater to. However, among these clinics, one center ...
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...
OLLI-CSUF Awards Three First-Gen Students for Commitment to Aging Science, Gerontology
Cal State Fullerton’s Osher Lifelong Learning Institute provides older adults with opportunities to continue learning in a university setting, engage with peers, serve their communities, and support and enhance CSUF activities. One meaningful way OLLI-CSUF supports and enhances CSUF activities is by offering scholarships to two undergraduate students and one graduate student who are pursuing a degree or minor in gerontology or aging studies. The scholarships, which add up to $4,500, are fully funded by OLLI member contributions.
Kelly Ford Retires After Illustrious Coaching Career
Kelly Ford, the third all-time head coach in the Titans 45-year softball history, has announced her retirement after 31 collegiate seasons. Ford collected 410 wins over 12 seasons as Cal State Fullerton’s head softball coach and 865 combined wins as head coach at Mt. San Antonio College and Cal State Fullerton.
Transfer Summit Gives Community College Students Head Start in Navigating University Journey
Community college transfer student Patricia Madrid earned an associate degree more than 30 years ago and is returning to college to earn a bachelor’s degree in human services at Cal State Fullerton. Fellow incoming transfer student Christina Matias is pursuing a bachelor’s degree in public health after serving in...
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 […]
Triple-digit temps bake SoCal ahead of Independence Day
High temperatures are continuing to scorch Southern California ahead of Independence Day, and the threat is far from over. Daily highs in the triple digits are expected in numerous places, with the hottest days beginning on Thursday, July 4, and continuing through Saturday, according to the National Weather Service. In the Antelope Valley, for example, […]
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 […]
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