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One Killed, Two Injured in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Freeway Crash in Irvine

September 24, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif.—One person was killed and two others injured Sept. 24 during a multi-vehicle crash on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Irvine that included a well-involved semi-truck fire, authorities said. The crash occurred a little after 4 a.m on the southbound freeway at Jamboree Road, the California Highway Patrol reported. Firefighters and paramedics dispatched…

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One Killed, 2 Injured in Fiery Multi-Vehicle Freeway Crash in Irvine

September 24, 2022
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IRVINE, Calif.—A man was killed and two others injured Sept. 24 during a multi-vehicle crash on the Santa Ana (5) Freeway in Irvine that included a well-involved big rig fire, authorities said. The man who died was 59-year-old Daniel Franco of Lake Forest, according to Orange County sheriff’s Sgt. Todd Hylton. The crash occurred a…

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Man Who Kicked, Punched Dog in Anaheim Turns Himself In: Police

September 23, 2022
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ANAHEIM, Calif.—A 33-year-old man suspected of kicking and punching a dog at an Anaheim apartment complex surrendered to police early Thursday, Sept. 22. Albert Frank Abad Jr. surrendered at the Anaheim Police Department about 1:30 a.m., when he was arrested on a warrant, Sgt. Shane Carringer said. Abad was charged Sept. 21 with one felony…

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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran Seeks Reelection to Take Care of ‘Unfinished Business’

September 23, 2022
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Irvine City Councilman Larry Agran is running for re-election in November to take care of what he calls “unfinished business.” He has served in office as a councilman and mayor for over 20 years, first elected in 1978. He was last elected to the city council to serve a two-year term in 2020. “I think…

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OC Vibe Hopes to Add Entertainment, Shops, Housing Around Anaheim’s Honda Center

September 22, 2022
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The Anaheim City Council will consider approving Sept. 27 a new, privately financed $4 billion OC Vibe entertainment, food, and housing project proposed by Anaheim Ducks hockey team owners Henry and Susan Samueli to be built around the Honda Center. The Samuelis’ H&S Ventures company hopes to start work at the end of this year…

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T-Mobile Store Robbed in Orange; Suspects Sought

September 21, 2022
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ORANGE, Calif.—Three males stole several thousands of dollars worth of cellphones from a T-Mobile store in Orange Monday, Sept. 19. The robbery was reported just after 6:15 p.m. at the store at 3320 E. Chapman Avenue, near Prospect Street, said Sgt. Phil McMullin of the Orange Police Department. The suspects fled the scene following the…

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Laguna Beach Officials Ask Newsom to Sign California Bill to Cut Noise From Modified Vehicles

September 20, 2022
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City officials of Laguna Beach, California, voiced their support last week for a state bill that would address noise created by vehicles with illegally modified exhaust, in hopes that Gov. Gavin Newsom will sign it into law by the end of the month. “Every Californian deserves to live in a community that is free from…

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Newsom Signs Legislation Allowing Contracts Tied to Corruption to Be Voided

September 19, 2022
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Gov. Gavin Newson has signed new legislation last week to allow officials throughout California to void any contracts established as a result of bribery. Senate Bill 34, signed into law Sept. 13, was inspired by the aborted Angel Stadium sale in the City of Anaheim, according to its author state Sen. Thomas Umberg (D-Santa Ana)….

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Huntington Beach Again Considers Annexing Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve

September 19, 2022
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After years of consideration and failed attempts, the Huntington Beach City Council is again considering ownership of the Bolsa Chica Ecological Preserve. The city council last decided not to move forward with an annexation in 2014. This year the council directed staff to prepare an updated study to determine feasibility of an annexation. City staff…

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Authorities Evacuate California Farmers Market Due to Poison-Filled Car

September 18, 2022
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BUENA PARK, Calif.—Buena Park police and Orange County Fire Authority firefighters evacuated a farmers market and other businesses around the Buena Park Mall on Sept. 17 due to hazardous materials inside a car in which a man committed suicide. Orange County firefighters responded at 9:43 a.m. to the mall at Stanton and LaPalma avenues, according…

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