Category: Southern California OC News

Westminster City Officials to Restart Car Rebate Program

December 12, 2022
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The Westminster City Council recently voted 4–1, with Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo opposing, to restart a program in April that reimburses $500 to city residents and businesses for vehicles purchased and leased in the city. The program—which was requested to be renewed by a handful of car dealerships—is meant to incentivize residents to shop locally….

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Westminster City Officials Approve Restarting Car Rebate Program

December 12, 2022
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The Westminster City Council voted 4–1 in October, with Vice Mayor Carlos Manzo opposing, to restart a program in April, reimbursing $500 to city residents and businesses for vehicles purchased and leased in the city. The program—which was requested to be renewed by a handful of car dealerships—is meant to incentivize residents to shop locally….

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One Man Dead, One Rescued from Orange County Flood Control Channels

December 12, 2022
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Firefighters in Orange County Dec. 12 warned people to remain clear of flood control channels during rain storms after one person was found dead and another was rescued. Anaheim firefighters located the body of a transient man in the channel in the 700 block of Loara Avenue about 12:30 p.m. Dec. 11, Anaheim police…

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Santa Ana Woman Killed By Bullet Meant For 2 Teen Boys

December 11, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A 36-year-old woman was fatally shot by a round meant for two teenagers who were running from a drive-by shooting in Santa Ana, authorities said. The victim was identified as Maria Del Rufugio Mora of Santa Ana, the Santa Ana Police Department reported Dec. 10. Officers were sent to a parking lot at…

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Ex-Laguna Beach Cop Pleads Guilty to Holding Gun to Fellow Officer’s Head

December 10, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—An ex-Laguna Beach police officer pleaded guilty Friday and was immediately sentenced to a day in jail and 20 days of Caltrans work for holding a gun to a fellow officer’s head during a night of partying. Luke Christian Gilbertson pleaded guilty to a felony count of assault with a semiautomatic firearm and…

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Former Anaheim Controller Expected to Plead Guilty to Embezzlement

December 10, 2022
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SANTA ANA, Calif.—A former controller for two Anaheim-based companies accused of embezzling more than $3 million is expected to plead guilty Dec. 12 in federal court. Rosalba Meza, 48, of Coto de Caza, is accused of transferring nearly $3.1 million from Trilogy Plumbing Inc. and Matrix Management LLC to her accounts from May 2017 through…

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Transient Pleads Guilty to Attempted Carjacking with Kids Inside

December 9, 2022
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FULLERTON, Calif.—A 32-year-old transient pleaded guilty Dec. 8 and was immediately sentenced to a year in jail, or time already served awaiting trial, for attempting to carjack a vehicle with three young children inside in an Anaheim Home Depot parking lot. Colin James Sheehan pleaded guilty to one felony count of attempted carjacking and three…

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Costa Mesa’s Controversial Measure K Passes by 22 Votes

December 9, 2022
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Costa Mesa’s controversial Measure K passed by 22 votes in the Nov. 8 election, allowing high-density developments to skirt a public vote for approval in some areas in the city. The measure won 50.03 to 49.97 percent—or 16,483 to 16,461 votes, according to Dec. 2 certified results from the county registrar. The city council put…

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Controversial Development Below Former Landslide Site Approved in Laguna Niguel

December 9, 2022
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After hours of discussion, the Laguna Niguel City Council voted 3–2 to approve a development project which will be below a former landslide site during a special meeting Dec. 5, with councilors Rischi Paul Sharma and Fred Minagar opposing. The Cove at El Niguel will consist of 22 townhomes off of Crown Valley Parkway below…

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Orange County Gives Local Control of Certain Beaches to Laguna Beach

December 8, 2022
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The Orange County Board of Supervisors unanimously passed a resolution Dec. 6 to pay $22 million and transfer ownership of some coastline property to the City of Laguna Beach. The 1.2-mile strip of coastline in question includes Aliso, Camel Point, Laguna Royale, Table Rock, Thousand Steps, and West Street beaches, all within the city’s limits….

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