Tag: ANAHEIM

Anaheim to Introduce New Park Near Angel Stadium With $200,000 Land Purchase

The City of Anaheim will buy land along the Santa Ana River and build a new park at the location, after its city council approved $200,000 for the purchase during its June 13 meeting. The 3-acre park will feature trails, a butterfly garden, a children’s playground, and exercise stations, according to city officials. Concept plan…


10 Teenage Gang Members Arrested in Armed Robberies Across Orange County

A joint police effort between two Orange County cities led to the arrest of 10 suspects in a robbery series that spanned over six months, authorities said. According to Anaheim and Placentia police departments, the 13 robberies occurred in Anaheim, Buena Park, La Habra, Orange, Placentia, Santa Ana, and Stanton between June and December of…


Disneyland Offers 3-Day Discounted Ticket Bundle for California Residents

The Disneyland Resort in Anaheim, California, is now offering discounted tickets for California residents. Valid June 12 through Sept. 28, residents of the Sunshine State can visit for $83 a day when purchasing what’s called a three-day resident bundle. The offer is valid Monday through Thursday only, and for one theme park per day. For…


Arizona Man Arrested in Fatal Gardenwalk Shooting Near Disneyland

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 21-year-old man was behind bars June 2 in Phoenix on suspicion of killing another man in the Gardenwalk parking structure last month. Aristeo Martinez of Phoenix was arrested May 30 in Arizona, Anaheim police Sgt. Jon McClintock said. He is accused of killing 32-year-old Deonte Marquis Lenin of Highland on May 21, the…


3 Arrested in Seal Beach Robbery

SEAL BEACH, Calif.—One man was in custody May 30 and two others are facing charges in a Seal Beach robbery. Police were dispatched about 11:30 p.m. Friday to the Seal Beach Pier and the 10th Street parking lot regarding the robbery, Seal Beach Police Department Lt. Julia Clasby said. The suspects pulled in behind another…


Disneyland’s Splash Mountain Closes for Renovations Amid Racism Allegations

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Splash Mountain officially closed May 30 to begin its renovation into an attraction based on the more modern film “The Princess and the Frog.” According to Disneyland officials, the renovation project is expected to last more than a year. The re-imagined ride, which will be called “Tiana’s Bayou Adventure,” is scheduled to open in…


Archdiocese Blasts Dodgers for Backtracking, Renewing Trans ‘Nuns’ Invite

LOS ANGELES—The Archdiocese of Los Angeles May 23 criticized the Dodgers for backtracking and renewing an invitation to a group of self-described “queer and trans nuns” to take part in the team’s Pride Night. The Dodgers came under fire from a host of LGBT groups and elected officials following its decision to rescind its original…


Anaheim Mayor Invites Controversial Trans Nuns Group to Angel Stadium

Anaheim’s mayor has invited a group of self-described queer and transgender nuns that was disinvited from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ annual Pride Night to be her guest at the Los Angeles Angels’ upcoming pride night. “I’m inviting the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to join me for @Angels Pride Night at Anaheim Stadium on June 7,”…


2 Men Found Dead at Disneyland Shopping District in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Anaheim police were investigating a possible double homicide at Disneyland’s GardenWalk shopping district early May 21. The Orange County coroner’s office confirmed to City News Service that an investigation has been launched into at least one death at the shopping area, located outside the Disneyland and California Adventure amusement parks. According to KTLA5, police…


Disneyland Unveils 30-Year Blueprint for Theme Park Expansion in California

Disneyland officials revealed expansion plans for the next three decades to local Orange County businesses and leaders on May 17 at the OC Forum in Anaheim, putting forward details like tourism benefits, tax revenues, and employment opportunities. The so-called DisneylandForward proposal was introduced in September 2021, following the theme park’s year-long closure during the COVID-19…