The Santa Ana Police Department discovered dozens of labor trafficking victims August 11 after serving a search warrant on an illegal marijuana cultivation operation. The department was made aware of the illicit operation from a community complaint, and after investigating the lead, Vice detectives were able to narrow down the location to an industrial complex…
Santa Ana Police Serve Search Warrant for Illegal Marijuana, Find Labor Trafficking Victims
Santa Ana Police Serve Search Warrant for Illegal Marijuana Cultivation, Find Labor Trafficking Victims
The Santa Ana Police Department recently discovered dozens of labor trafficking victims after serving a search warrant on an illegal marijuana cultivation operation. The department was made aware of the illicit operation from a community complaint, and after investigating the lead, Vice detectives were able to narrow down the location to an industrial complex near…
San Clemente Among the First Cities to End Local Emergency Order
The San Clemente City Council ended the COVID-19 emergency declaration with a 3-2 vote on Aug. 17, nearly 17 months after its implementation. Mayor Pro Tem Gene James led the motion to end the local emergency ordinance to return the city to a sense of normalcy. “The Chinese Communist Party unloaded this nightmare on us. Whether…
Orange County Sheriff’s Department Arrest Individuals Connected to String of Burglaries
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrested two individuals August 14 who are allegedly connected to a string of home burglaries in South Orange County, including the cities of Laguna Hills, San Juan Capistrano, and Rancho Santa Margarita. The department’s Directed Enforcement Team found the suspects with support from the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department during an…
New Entrepreneur and Technology-Based High School Coming to Irvine
A new high school is coming to Irvine this fall that will allow students to hone their technology and entrepreneurial-based skills while being able to earn college credit at the same time. The high school, called Westcliff Preparatory Academy, will be opened by Westcliff University after the school’s leaders wanted to offer the benefits of…
Orange County COVID-19 Hospitalizations Up Again as Federal Booster-Shot Plan Reported
SANTA ANA—Forty more COVID-19 patients have been admitted to Orange County’s hospitals, according to the latest figures—heightening concerns the summer surge fueled by the Delta variant has not yet crested. Meanwhile, reports suggest the Biden administration is poised to recommend booster shots for most vaccinated Americans eight months after they became fully vaccinated—a process that…
California Recall Supporters, Opponents Rally Residents for September Election
As the deadline arrived for counties to send mail-in ballots to all registered voters in California on Aug. 16, recall supporters, opponents, and candidates urged residents to vote in the election. James Mai, Irvine Resident and Chair for the Greater Irvine Republicans told The Epoch Times he would be voting “yes” on the recall along…
Orange County Expands Mental Health Consultation Services for Kids
Orange County expanded its early childhood mental health consultation services for children up to 8 years old and allocated an additional $5 million towards the services. During an Aug. 10 meeting, the Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously approved an amendment to the county’s contract to increase funding by allocating over $140,000 to the nonprofit Charitable Ventures, citing…
Orange County COVID-19 Hospitalizations Remain Stable
SANTA ANA—Orange County’s COVID-19 hospitalizations have remained stable this week, prompting one epidemiologist to speculate the county may have reached its peak in this latest Delta variant-fueled surge. The Orange County Health Care Agency reported that hospitalizations due to the virus increased from 497 Thursday to 498 on Friday, while the number of patients in…
Home Burglaries on the Rise in These Traditionally Safe California Cities
Home burglaries are increasing in Orange County in some of the safest cities in California, say police. Orange County Sheriff’s Department (OCSD) spokesperson Ryan Anderson said the burglaries are increasing in residential areas that have nearby trails or large open spaces. OCSD suspects burglars are utilizing the trails to enter and exit neighborhoods. “There have…
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