California’s forgotten U.S. Senate candidate has finally had a memorable moment. Kevin de Leon, a sparsely known liberal legislator trying to oust U.S. Sen. Dianne Feinstein, staged an insider coup Saturday by winning the endorsement of state Democratic Party leaders. The embarrassing snub to Feinstein was a testament to the leftward shift of California Democratic…
A motorcyclist sustained fatal injuries while driving on the 55 Freeway in Costa Mesa late Saturday, July 14 in a collision with a car. Sign up for our breaking news email newsletter: When major local news happens, you will be the first to know. Subscribe here. The California Highway Patrol received a call about a…
Peggy Miller, center, reacts to France scoring against Croatia during a World Cup viewing party in San Pedro on Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley, Contributing Photographer) Croatia fans react to France scoring during a World Cup viewing party in San Pedro on Sunday, July 15, 2018. (Photo by Drew A. Kelley,…
A man from Murrieta was killed in a traffic collision involving a suspected drunken driver on Coast Highway in Laguna Beach on Saturday night, July 14, Laguna Beach police and coroner officials reported. The Orange County Coroner’s Office on Sunday identified the victim as Francisco Rojas, 25. Police initially said the victim was 27. The…
North Orange County hotel room rates are higher year-to-date through May as occupancy fell, according to fresh statistics. CBRE Hotels’ latest report reveals eight trends to know about how local operators are doing filling up their rooms vs. countywide patterns year-to-date through May … 1. North Orange County hotel rooms on average cost $125.66 a…
Fire season is back, and the state is calling into action the Supertanker. Here’s a look at firefighting, from the jumbo jet to the boots on the ground. In the air The Boeing 747-400 Global Supertanker, first used in California in September 2017, and was contracted again to assist firefighters this month. The U.S. Forest…
One person died Saturday when a vehicle pursued by California Highway Patrol officers left a road in Orange and burst into flames, authorities said. The pursuit began about 7:25 p.m. at the CHP office at 2031 East Santa Clara Ave. in Santa Ana, Orange police Lt. Mike Monjaraz said. VillaPark OrangePD pursuit ends with a…
FULLERTON — A 66-year-old pedestrian was struck and killed by a car driven by a teenage girl, who remained at the scene, Fullerton police reported Friday. Sign up for our breaking news email newsletter: When major local news happens, you will be the first to know. Subscribe here. Anthony Garcia, who had no known address,…
WHITTIER — Firefighters treated one person for smoke inhalation following a smoky and suspicious fire in a Whittier-area home on Saturday, authorities said. Firefighters were called at about 5:45 p.m. to 9821 Hawkstone Ave., the Los Angeles County Fire Department said. The first arriving engine reported heavy smoke and fire showing from the garage of…
The California Democratic Party handed Sen. Dianne Feinstein a striking rejection on Saturday, as party leaders endorsed her progressive challenger Kevin de León. The endorsement, voted on by the state party’s executive board at a meeting in Oakland, gives De León a big morale boost as he faces an uphill race against the 26-year incumbent….
