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Disney Suspending Fire Effects Worldwide After Fire at Fantasmic!

April 23, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—Disney is temporarily suspending fire effects similar to those used at Disneyland’s Fantasmic! at select shows worldwide following last night’s prop fire at the Anaheim theme park, the company said April 23. “During the final showing of Fantasmic at Disneyland park on Saturday evening, the dragon prop caught fire. Anaheim Fire & Rescue quickly…

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Arrest Made in Hit-and-Run Crash That Killed Woman in Anaheim

April 22, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A man was arrested about eight hours after abandoning a speeding, stolen SUV that struck and killed a woman in Anaheim early April 22. Officers were dispatched about 1:20 a.m. to the 700 block of North East Street, after the Anaheim Police Department was notified by the Placentia Police Department that a traffic collision…

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Ex-Controller for Anaheim Companies Gets 5 Years for Embezzlement

April 18, 2023
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SANTA ANA. Calif.—A former controller for two Anaheim-based companies was sentenced April 17 to more than five years in federal prison for embezzling about $3 million. Rosalba Meza, 48, of Dana Point, pleaded guilty Dec. 12 to embezzlement, cheating on her taxes, and fraudulently applying for Paycheck Protection Program relief during the COVID-19 pandemic, receiving…

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Man Killed in Shooting at Anaheim Fast Food Restaurant

April 17, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A man was shot and killed Monday morning at a 24-hour Jack-in-the-Box restaurant in Anaheim. The shooting was reported about 2 a.m. at the intersection of Brookhurst Street and Ball Road, Anaheim police Sgt. Jonathan McClintock told City News Service. Arriving officers found the man in the parking lot with at least one gunshot…

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Disneyland to Close Splash Mountain in May Amid Accusations of Racist Theme

April 13, 2023
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Splash Mountain at Disneyland in Anaheim, California will close May 31st, park officials announced earlier this week. The move comes amid accusations in recent years that the ride contains racially insensitive undertones. Its current theme, “Song of The South,” originates from Disney’s 1946 film featuring “Br’er Rabbit” and his adventures in the South. The film,…

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Pedestrian Killed in Crash While Crossing Anaheim Freeway

April 12, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A person who was walking or jogging across the southbound 5 Freeway at Magnolia Avenue in Anaheim was fatally struck by a vehicle April 11. According to the California Highway Patrol, the unidentified person was struck shortly after 4 p.m. Witness told responding officers the pedestrian, a male, was walking from the right shoulder…

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Fun Easter Activities in Orange County This Season

April 5, 2023
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Buena Park Spring Extravaganza Bring the family for a scrumptious pancake breakfast followed by loads of activities for children, including a petting zoo, Easter egg hunt, bounce houses, train rides, games, and much more. Henry Boisseranc Park at 7520 Dale St., Buena Park. April 8, 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. Free. For more information, visit…

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Man, 36, Accused of Killing Ex-Girlfriend in Anaheim

March 21, 2023
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 36-year-old man free on bail on domestic violence charges was behind bars March 20, suspected of killing a former girlfriend in Anaheim. Police were called at 2:24 p.m. Friday to an apartment in the 1900 block of South Union Street, one block south of Katella Avenue, Anaheim Police Department Sgt. Jon McClintock said….

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Indiana Jones Ride Reopens at California’s Disneyland

March 17, 2023
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After a three-month refurbishment to address ride malfunctions and aging animatronics, Disney’s Indiana Jones Adventureland ride reopened March 17, according to a recent statement from the park. Upgrades were needed, according to a park spokesperson, as a result of long wait times due to mechanical issues—up to two hours in recent years—as well as frequent…

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Good Eats In Anaheim’s Little Arabia

March 13, 2023
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After being recognized by the Anaheim City Council late last year, “Little Arabia”—a stretch of Brookhurst Street from Broadway to Ball Road—continues to boast some of the best-known Mediterranean cuisine and social hubs in Orange County. Home to thousands of Arab immigrants who, according to multiple media outlets, predominate from Palestine, Egypt, and Lebanon, the…

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