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San Clemente man sent to prison for hacking and extortion scheme

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A California man has been sentenced to more than seven years in prison for hacking an Atlanta-based company and trying to extort money in exchange for the return of the company’s intellectual property. A federal judge ordered Christian William Kight, 29, of San Clemente, to serve seven years and eight months in prison, followed by…

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Woman fatally struck by vehicle in Newport Beach identified

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A woman who was struck and killed by a vehicle in Newport Beach was identified Wednesday, March 18, by the Orange County coroner’s office. The crash occurred bout 11:20 p.m. Saturday on San Joaquin Hills Road, west of Newport Ridge Drive, the coroner’s office reported. Aubrye Foote, 45, of Newport Beach resident, was taken to…

202003.18
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Coronavirus: California DMV now requires visits by appointment, cuts extended hours

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The California Department of Motor Vehicles announced actions Wednesday — including moving to appointment-only visits, rescheduling drive tests and suspending extended hours — to protect employees and visitors at DMV offices during the coronavirus pandemic. Officials said the DMV will start calling people to reschedule drive tests that were scheduled for the next 30 days,…

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Man charged with stabbing woman to death inside Laguna Niguel home

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A Laguna Niguel man was charged Wednesday with killing a woman inside a Laguna Niguel home. Lee Aguilar, 31, is facing a murder charge, along with a sentencing enhancement for the personal use of a deadly weapon, in connection to the slaying of Brenda Casillas, according to a criminal complaint. The complaint also alleges that…

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As Orange County shuts courts to public amid coronavirus fears, efforts underway to keep keys parts of justice system functioning

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A day after concerns about the coronavirus forced the unprecedented public closure of Orange County courthouses, local court and law enforcement officials were still at work Tuesday determining how key functions of the criminal justice system will go forward in the face of a pandemic. An emergency order from the California Supreme Court late Monday…

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Fire crews in Southern California taking extra steps to limit coronavirus spread

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Fire crews across Southern California have begun taking special safety precautions in the field during the ongoing coronavirus outbreak, meaning some could arrive to emergency calls dressed in masks, gowns, gloves and goggles. Some officials, like those with the Redlands Fire Department, asked residents not to be alarmed if they see firefighters arriving in gear…