Tag: Local News

Conservative Shift Towards DeSantis Following Florida Success, Others Call for a Joint Fight

Despite former President Donald Trump’s much-hinted 2024 run, conservative influencers on Twitter are rallying behind another possible candidate, Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, in the wake of his landslide Tuesday win for re-election. “We need a Republican overhaul,” said political strategist Caleb Hull in a Wednesday Twitter post, taking a jab at the former president for…


San Juan Capistrano to Rebuild City Hall, Add Affordable Housing Next to It

In about a week, the city staff and officials of San Juan Capistrano, California, will move out of the current city hall—which has been functioning for decades as a temporary location—because the current 2.2-acre site will soon be demolished to pave way for a new city hall and an affordable-housing complex. The city is selling 1.2…


San Juan Capistrano to Rebuild City Hall, Add Adjacent Affordable Housing

Staff and officials of San Juan Capistrano, California, will soon move out of its current city hall—which has been functioning for decades as a temporary location—because the current 2.2-acre site will soon be demolished to pave way for a new city hall and an affordable-housing complex. The city is selling 1.2 acres for $8.75 million to…


Newport Beach Police Chief Announces Retirement

NEWPORT BEACH, Calif.—Newport Beach Police Chief Jon Lewis will retire at the end of the year, officials announced Nov. 10. “While we will miss his leadership tremendously, Chief Lewis leaves behind an exceptional department that will ensure the continuation of excellent public safety service to our community,” City Manager Grace Leung said. “We thank Chief…


Parolee in Custody After Wild Police Chase in Southern California

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif.—A parolee who led authorities on a wild chase involving multiple vehicles, one of which he used to repeatedly ram a Fullerton police cruiser that was being used in an unsuccessful attempt to pin him in place, was in custody Nov. 10 following his arrest in Hacienda Heights. Johnny Anchondo, 32, was being…


Preliminary Results for Newport-Mesa Unified School Board

Unofficial election results for the four open seats on the Newport-Mesa Unified School Board show the two incumbents running in the lead for their seats, while two newcomers are also poised to join the board. According to results as of 5 p.m. Nov. 10, in Area 2, Michelle Murphy, a parent and nonprofit executive, leads…


Aitken Leads Anaheim Mayor’s Race as Vote Tallies Roll In

Anaheim businesswoman Ashleigh Aitken maintained a 5-point lead in the race for mayor as Gloria Ma’ae, Natalie Rubalcava, and Natalie Meeks held strong leads in their efforts to fill three city council seats, as of 5 p.m. Nov. 10. Aitken leads opponents with 41.28 percent of the vote, followed by O’Neil with 35.83 percent, Lorri Galloway…


Preliminary Results for San Diego Ballot Measures: 2022 Election

Out of the six ballot measures, one countywide and five citywide, placed before San Diego voters in the Nov. 8 election, four of them are winning majority support, including a county general tax on cannabis businesses and a $3.2 billion bond for city K–12 schools. San Diegans are evenly split on the remaining two measures,…


Orange County Veterans Day Weekend Activities

Originally dedicated to the brave men who served and gave their lives during WWI, Veterans Day is now a day to honor all who have served in the military and sacrificed to protect our country and the freedom Americans continue to enjoy. The Epoch Times has compiled a list of upcoming events in Orange County…


LIVE Nov. 11, 1 PM ET: New York City Veterans Day Parade

The New York City Veterans Day Parade, which is the nation’s largest Veterans Day event, will take place on Friday, Nov 11. The parade will start at 1 p.m. ET. It will feature nearly 300 marching and vehicle units. Nearly 200,000 participants will be marching up Fifth Avenue. This is the 103rd year the parade…