Los Angeles was allowed to bring back a pandemic-era “zero bail” policy on May 24 following a judge’s decision to bar the city and county from demanding cash bail from arrestees who have not yet been arraigned. The decision (pdf) by California Superior Court Judge Lawrence Riff placed a preliminary injunction on resuming the county’s…
Los Angeles Returns to COVID-Era ‘Zero Cash Bail’ After Court Ruling
May 26, 2023
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Callers Spoof Irvine Police Number in Latest Phone Scam
May 26, 2023
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Scammers recently spoofed the Irvine Police Department’s Caller Identification in at least two reported incidents where they pretended to be police officers, demanding personal information and large sums of money, a spokesperson for the department said. “Overall, it’s just kind of a rolling issue whether it’s Edison or the Water District or Amazon or Netflix,…
Irvine Ranked 4th in Nation’s Best Access to Parks
May 26, 2023
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IRVINE, Calif.—Irvine again topped all California cities—and cracked the top five nationally—in a report rating municipalities’ investments to ensure public access to parks. Irvine ranked fourth in the nation in the annual ParkScore report compiled by the Trust for Public Land, with researchers noting that 94 percent of Irvine residents live within a 10-minute walk…
San Clemente Appoints Former Police Officer as New City Councilman
May 26, 2023
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Retired law enforcement officer Rick Loeffler was appointed to fill a vacant seat in a 3-1 vote by the remaining four San Clemente city councilors during a special meeting on May 23. Loeffler promised city councilors that he would treat the appointment as a placeholder and would not run for reelection in 2024. “The position…
East LA Kidnapping Suspect Arrested, Alleged Victim Located
May 25, 2023
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EAST LOS ANGELES, Calif.—A man who allegedly forced a woman he was dating into a vehicle at gunpoint as she attempted to board a Montebello Transit bus was arrested May 23, and the woman was located safe and uninjured, authorities said. Angel Flores, 24, approached a woman from behind at about 8:40 p.m. Monday in…
Irvine Councilors Debate Over Leaving Orange County Power Authority, Decide to Stay
May 25, 2023
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The city of Irvine briefly discussed the possibility of exiting the Orange County Power Authority (OCPA), again, during their regular May 23 city council meeting, but decided to stay, without taking an official vote. The discussion came on the heels of Huntington Beach’s vote to exit the agency on May 16. Agendized by Councilmen Larry…
Construction Setbacks Delay Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard Building Opening Until 2024
May 25, 2023
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The grand opening of the new Newport Beach Junior Lifeguard facility near Balboa Pier has been postponed from Memorial Weekend until early 2024 after the city identified its concrete walls did not meet construction specifications. Additional time is needed to remedy the issues, city officials said this week in a press release. “Although the delay…
Teen, 17, Dies During Apparent Social Media Stunt on Los Angeles Bridge: Police
May 25, 2023
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A 17-year-old boy fell off one of the 6th Street Bridge’s arches and died May 20 while attempting to film a social media stunt, authorities said Tuesday. Officers from the Los Angeles Police Department (LAPD) responded to the fall around 2 a.m. Saturday, Officer Melissa Podany told The Epoch Times. Paramedics transported the boy to…
LA Nonprofit Giving Meth Pipes to Homeless Sparks Debate Over ‘Harm Reduction’ Approach
May 25, 2023
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After a video of a Los Angeles nonprofit handing out meth pipes to homeless addicts in downtown Los Angeles went viral earlier this month, some say the so-called “harm reduction model” of providing drug equipment and a supervised place to use is saving lives, while others say it’s harmful and only exacerbating the city’s and…
Fun Things to Do in Orange County This Memorial Day Weekend
May 25, 2023
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Memorial Day Military Flyover Come listen to former military personnel recount their stories of heroism followed by a dove release, live music, a memorial military flyover, free hotdogs, and more in Santa Ana this Memorial Day weekend. Fairhaven Memorial Park and Mortuary at 1702 Fairhaven Ave., Santa Ana. May 29, 10:30 a.m. Free. For more…
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