Tag: Southern California OC News

Misprinted UC Irvine Merchandise Sold at 3 Costco Stores

Sweaters with misprinted University of California–Irvine (UCI) wording appear to have been briefly sold at three Costco stores last week. The sweaters misspelled Irvine as “Urvine.” However, after the stores noticed the mistake, the merchandise was pulled from the shelves, according to a UCI spokesperson. if anyone knows how to get this stupid sweater, I…


Orange County Boy Hit by Truck Taken Off Life Support

COTO DE CAZA, Calif.—An 8-year-old boy seriously injured when he was struck by a pickup truck while riding his bicycle in a private Orange County community has been taken off life support, his parents announced. Bradley Rofer was passing the crosswalk at Coto de Caza Drive at about 7:25 a.m. on Sept. 1 when he…


Boy Arrested After Shootout at Huntington Harbour Jewelry Store

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A male juvenile has been arrested on suspicion of robbery after the owner of a Huntington Harbour jewelry store exchanged gunfire with armed robbers, authorities said on Sept. 4. Detectives would only confirm that the boy had been arrested, offering no further immediate information, a Huntington Beach Police Department watch commander told City…


Domestic Violence Suspect Gets into Violent Conflict with Police

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A rifle-wielding man suspected of beating his girlfriend was fired upon during a confrontation with Anaheim police early Friday, but he escaped injury and was taken into custody. Gonzalo Dominguez, 35, was booked on suspicion of domestic violence, assault with a deadly weapon, and assault on a police officer, according to Anaheim police Sgt….


California Lawmakers Boost Orange County Veterans Cemetery Plans

Dee DiCostanzo began to cry as she shared memories of her father John. John DiCostanzo died six years ago, expecting to be buried nearby at the former Marine Corps Air Station El Toro in Irvine. After all, the City of Irvine had approved the 125-acre site in 2014 to build a federally recognized veterans cemetery….


Judge Removes 3 Mission Viejo Councilors From Office

An Orange County judge removed three of five Mission Viejo city councilors on Aug. 31, after they remained in office beyond the two-year terms they were elected for. OC Superior Court Judge Walter Schwarm ordered Mayor Wendy Bucknum, Mayor Pro Tem Ed Sachs, and Councilman Greg Raths to vacate their seats by Wednesday evening. Schwarm left 30…


Reps. Kim, Levin Team Up for New Orange County Law Enforcement Facility

SANTA ANA, Calif.—Reps. Mike Levin (D-Calif.) and Young Kim (R-Calif.) teamed up with Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes Aug. 31 to tout nearly $3.5 million in funding for a new sheriff’s facility that will help combat terrorism, school shootings, and other types of crimes. The Orange County Intelligence Assessment Center, which is currently housed in…


Researchers Devise Method to Cleanse Toxic ‘Forever Chemicals’ From Water

With mounting reports warning the earth’s water supply is being tainted with hazardous human-made “forever chemicals”—known as PFAS–University of California—chemists at Los Angeles (UCLA) and Northwestern University in Illinois have found a cheap, effective solution to an issue that may pose a global threat to human health. PFAS, or per-and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are chemicals able…


Homeless Woman, Dog Fatally Struck by SUV in Anaheim

ANAHEIM, Calif.—A homeless woman and her dog died after being struck by an SUV in Anaheim, police said Aug. 29. Officers were sent to Euclid Street near Cris Avenue about 9:25 p.m. Sunday, said Anaheim police Sgt. Shane Carringer. “Arriving officers located a 43-year-old female suffering from major injuries, and a deceased dog in the…


Man, Woman Charged in Connection With Child Abuse, Torture in Anaheim

SANTA ANA, Calif.—A man and woman were charged Aug. 29 in connection with the torture and child abuse of two girls in Anaheim. Domingo Flores, 33, pleaded not guilty Monday in the jail courtroom in Santa Ana to one felony count of torture. Mayra Corina Chavez, 33, was scheduled to be arraigned Aug. 30 in…