Category: Orange County

Orange County Celebrates Veterans Day

November 11, 2021
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Throughout Orange County, different communities celebrated Veterans Day in their own ways to honor the county’s 100,000 veterans. Huntington Beach The City of Huntington Beach held its annual Veterans Day Car Show, supporting the Paralyzed Veterans of America’s California chapter by showcasing dozens of classic, custom, and military cars. People enjoyed food and music along…

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California Counties Record Largest Gas Price Increase Since February

November 11, 2021
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Los Angeles, Orange, and San Diego Counties recorded Nov. 11 their largest daily increases in the average price of a gallon of self-serve regular gasoline since February. On Thursday, Los Angeles County’s regular unleaded gas price rose 2.6 cents to $4.624. LA County’s all-time high is $4.705 per gallon, set on Oct. 9, 2012, according to the American…

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Mission Viejo City Council Approves $19M Bond for Building Purchase

November 10, 2021
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The Mission Viejo City Council approved a $19 million bond Nov. 10 to purchase and renovate a 33,000 square-foot building. Purchasing the former Stein Mart building is part of the first phase of the city’s Core Vision Plan, which includes the implementation of a walkable village, a paseo, and a connecting entry to the Oso…

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Orange County DA to Charge Drug Dealers With Murder If Fentanyl Kills Victim

November 9, 2021
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer announced Nov. 9 that his office will now be charging convicted drug dealers with murder if they manufacture or sell drugs that result in someone dying. The move comes as fatal fentanyl poisonings have skyrocketed across Orange County and the United States over the last few years….

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Orange Plaza Paseo to Extend Outdoor Dining Indefinitely

November 9, 2021
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The City of Orange, California, will continue allowing outdoor dining at the Orange Plaza Paseo to assist businesses through the COVID-19 pandemic. The Orange County Transportation Agency (OCTA) board approved an extension Nov. 8 for outdoor dining to continue indefinitely for restaurants at the Paseo on Glassel Street, according to OCTA spokesperson Eric Carpenter. OCTA…

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Anaheim Man Arrested on Suspicion of Killing Parents

November 8, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 43-year-old Anaheim man was arrested Nov. 8 on suspicion of killing his parents. Carlos Manuel Robles-Lopez was booked on suspicion of killing 67-year-old Andres Alvaro-Robles and 65-year-old Teresa Lopez-Miguel, according to Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer. Investigators were working to determine how the couple was killed, but their injuries were “consistent with a violent assault,” Carringer…

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Henrique, Ducks Hand Coyotes 11Th Straight Loss, 3–1

November 6, 2021
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Adam Henrique had a goal and an assist, Troy Terry extended his points streak to 10 games and the Anaheim Ducks won 3–1, sending the Arizona Coyotes to their 11th straight loss to start the season on Friday night. Sonny Milano and Sam Carrick also scored in the third straight victory for the Ducks,…

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Orange County Board of Education Trustee Resigns Over Lawsuit, While Colleague Remains

November 5, 2021
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COSTA MESA, Calif.—Orange County Board of Education Trustee Tim Shaw announced his resignation Nov. 3 after facing a lawsuit for simultaneously serving as a city council member, despite his colleague doing the same. Trustee Rebecca “Beckie” Gomez, who also serves on the Tustin City Council, has not received a legal challenge despite also holding two…

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Orange County Board of Education Trustee Steps Down Amid Legal Controversy

November 4, 2021
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Orange County Board of Education Trustee Tim Shaw stepped down from his seat Nov. 3 over a legal challenge for simultaneously sitting on La Habra City Council. “My colleagues on the board are thoughtful, hardworking, and well-intentioned public servants,” Shaw said at a Nov. 3 meeting. “I’m deeply grateful for the opportunity to serve students…

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OC Board of Supervisors Approves $80M for Rental Assistance Program

November 2, 2021
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed the second round of Emergency Rental Assistance (ERA) on Nov. 2, increasing available funds by over $82 million to assist those who were unable to pay rent and utilities during the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal funding will be administered by the state’s department of Housing and Community…

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