Tag: Local News

Chicago Businessman Sues County Over COVID-19 Relief Program That Blocks White People

A business owner filed a federal civil rights class action lawsuit against Cook County, Ill., over a new pandemic relief program that excludes white people. Chiropractor Domenic Cusano Jr. owns a chiropractic practice in Chicago, where he has been treating patients for more than 25 years. Although government orders allowed his business, Cusano Chiropractic, to…


Orange County’s 500 Homeless Deaths Honored by Interfaith Service

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—At the Lutheran Church of the Cross, local faith leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam, gathered Dec. 21 to pay homage to the hundreds of homeless individuals who died in Orange County in 2022, starting with singing “Amazing Grace.” “We remember with dignity and respect the names of those who died on…


Orange County’s 500 Homeless Deaths Marked by Interfaith Service

LAGUNA WOODS, Calif.—At the Lutheran Church of the Cross, local faith leaders from Christianity, Judaism, Zoroastrianism, and Islam, gathered Dec. 21 to pay homage to the hundreds of homeless individuals who died in Orange County in 2022, starting with singing “Amazing Grace.” “We remember with dignity and respect the names of those who died on…


In True Spirit of Christmas, Arizona Ranch Owner Takes In 9 Wild Horses Sold at Auction

WILLIAMS, Ariz.—Molly Wisecarver is a firm believer in Christmas miracles—not the kind with golden wings, but four hooves, long manes, and sullen brown eyes. Nine miracles in all. And each one is a holiday blessing—a survivor and a true testament to the goodwill of people like Wisecarver who love wild horses and want to see…


Garden Grove Appoints New Chief of Police

Deputy Chief Amir El-Farra will officially begin his new role as the Chief of Police for the City of Garden Grove, California, on Jan. 1, 2023, to replace the retiring Tom DaRé. El-Farra, a 27-year law enforcement veteran, began serving the city as an officer at the Garden Grove Police Department in 2008 after previous…


Shots Fired Outside the South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Costa Mesa police are investigating an incident of shots fired outside the South Coast Plaza. The gunfire took place in the parking lot outside the Nordstrom store around 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22, according to Costa Mesa police spokeswoman Roxi Fyad. It’s possible the shooting took place during an attempted robbery when the intended…


Shots Fired Outside South Coast Plaza in Costa Mesa

COSTA MESA, Calif.—Costa Mesa police are investigating an incident of shots fired outside the South Coast Plaza. The gunfire took place in the parking lot outside the Nordstrom store around 9:30 p.m. Dec. 22, according to Costa Mesa police spokeswoman Roxi Fyad. It’s possible the shooting took place during an attempted robbery when the intended…


4 Juveniles Arrested in Escondido Shooting Death of Teen

ESCONDIDO, Calif.—Four juveniles were arrested on suspicion of murder in the gang-related shooting death of a 16-year-old boy in a flood control channel, the Escondido Police Department said Dec. 24. Police received reports of gunshots heard in the Hickory Street flood control channel at 5:45 p.m. on Dec. 11, police said. The gunshot victim was…


Man Arrested in 8-Car Crash in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 36-year-old man was behind bars Dec. 23 on suspicion of triggering a DUI eight-car crash that killed a woman in Anaheim. The crash occurred about 2:15 p.m. Dec. 22 at Magnolia Avenue and Ball Road, according to Anaheim police Lt. Shane Carringer. Luis Javier Garcia Pedroza of Anaheim was booked on suspicion of…


Los Angeles County Follows City, Extends Covid-Era Eviction Moratorium

Los Angeles officials have extended COVID-era eviction moratoriums in the city and county until the end of January, continuing some of the nation’s longest-lasting policies that allow low-income residents to delay paying rent. Following the city’s footsteps, the county Board of Supervisors approved the extension Dec. 20. The board is also considering another six-month extension…