It has been nearly a year since musician Antonio M. Wilson was fatally shot while going to pick up some tacos a block from his South Los Angeles home. To spur an investigation that has hit a dead end, Los Angeles Police Department officials on Monday announced a $50,000 reward for information leading…
Local attorneys and judges are scrambling to finalize a flood of accelerated divorces prompted by new federal tax laws that eliminate the spousal support deduction starting Jan. 1. Beating the deadline will allow people expecting to pay support to continue to annually deduct the money from their…
Two hundred and thirty-one years ago, three words — “We the People” — along with the 4,491 words that followed launched both United States Constitution and our nation and, in so doing, forever and profoundly impacted not only the lives of every American, but also the lives of diverse peoples around the world – people…
A day after the Trump administration announced it wants to block people who receive public assistance from attaining legal permanent residency in the United States, Maria Nieves attended a citizenship information session. A legal resident herself for a decade, the Moreno Valley resident said she has avoided federal aid for fear that it could one…
NBA star Kobe Bryant brought his new kids’ sports podcast “The Punies” to CHOC Monday, Sept. 24. Cast members performed the humorous podcast for young patients. (Photo courtesy of CHOC) Lakers star Kobe Bryant took his sports podcast “The Punies” to CHOC Monday, Sept. 24. Cast members performed an episode for young patients. (Photo courtesy…
Healthy Kids Running Series is a national, community-based nonprofit organization that provides a five-week running series designed to get kids active, build self-esteem and lay the foundation for a healthy lifestyle. The Fall 2018 Series will be held for five Sundays beginning Sept. 30 from 3:30-4:30 p.m. at Chapparosa Park in Laguna Niguel. Kids ages…
Faith Episcopal Church in Laguna Niguel will host its annual Blessing of the Animals Service and Ark of San Juan Pet Adoption on Sunday, Sept. 30. Pets will be blessed at an outdoor service at 9:30 a.m. by The Rev. Dawn Vukich and The Ark of San Juan will feature pet adoptions until noon. All…
Families can celebrate the harvest season at Pumpkin City, which returns to south Orange County Friday at two locations — Laguna Hills Mall and Rancho Santa Margarita Town Center. Now in its 40th year, Pumpkin City provides wholesome family fun, with activities that include the petting zoo, general store, Lucky Luke’s Gem Stones, Players &…
The lush plains east of Yosemite National Park offer a window into a bygone California — a place where sage grouse welcome the arrival of spring with theatrical mating rituals and cattle graze on verdant pastures. For nearly a century, these lands have been made green thanks to annual flooding…
A police K-9 took down a suspect in Irvine Regional Park after he had evaded police for miles, ending a chase that began early Monday, Sept. 24 in Garden Grove. Officers had tried to pull over a vehicle at Euclid Street and Katella Avenue in Anaheim at 2:17 a.m. but it continued on. It was immediately…
