Day: October 20, 2025

Free family-friendly Halloween activities coming to 59 LA County parks

Ghosts, goblins and ghouls will soon take over local parks as the County of Los Angeles Department of Parks and Recreation prepares to host its annual Trick or Treat Village, a free Halloween celebration returning to 59 parks across the county from Oct. 22 to 31. The community event, announced Read More

What would happen to an American if they tried to live in Mexico without proper documentation?

Many U.S. residents have been living in this country without proper documentation. This situation grew exponentially during the Biden administration. Between January 2021 and late 2024, U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) recorded over 7.8 million encounters with migrants crossing the southern border without authorization. Additionally, an estimated 1.5 million Read More

Raniel Santos receives inaugural Sam Rubin Memorial scholarship

A big congratulations to CSU Fullerton student Raniel Santos on becoming the recipient of the inaugural Sam Rubin Memorial Scholarship. Like our dear Sam Rubin, Raniel started off in print entertainment journalism. “I’ve always been fascinated by film and television, especially music. There’s a saying, ‘I was raised by television,’” Read More

DUI driver arrested this morning after killing a bicyclists and injuring two others in coastal O.C.

A a 43-year-old Long Beach woman was arrested today after she ran into several bicyclists in Huntington Beach, killing one man and hospitalizing two others. The driver was arrested on suspicion of felony hit-and-run, gross vehicular manslaughter and possession of narcotics about a half-mile away after she stopped her car, Read More

Over 12K showed up for the No Kings Anti-Trump protest in Santa Ana on Saturday

Santa Ana, CA — On Saturday, October 18, more than 12,000 Orange County residents gathered at Centennial Park in Santa Ana to join a nationwide wave of protests opposing what organizers called Donald Trump’s “fascist power grab.” The NO KINGS demonstration was one of over 2,700 events held across all Read More

Four victims, including three minors, were shot in north Orange County early this morning

Three minors and one adult were hospitalized after being shot early on Monday morning, in Buena Park. The victims were found at about 2:30 a.m., in the area of Commonwealth Avenue and Beach Boulevard, according to the Orange County Fire Authority. The OCFA first responders found the victims at the Read More

Residential burglary suspect caught after disturbing break-in in Orange

Early on Sunday morning, a suspect forced entry through a door of a residence in the 500 block of N. Grand Street, according to the Orange Police Department. The suspect exposed himself to an adult female inside and stole property prior to fleeing the house on a bicycle. Through video Read More

How the undocumented can stay safe amid ICE activity in Santa Ana

Santa Ana, CA — With federal immigration enforcement actions increasing across Orange County, undocumented residents in Santa Ana are facing heightened risks and uncertainty. While the city remains committed to its Sanctuary City status and protections under the California Values Act (SB 54), individuals still need to take proactive steps Read More

On the Move: Girls Inc. of Orange County Welcomes New Chief Program Officer, Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill

NONPROFIT Girls Inc. of Orange County welcomes Dr. Eileen Forbes-Hill as Chief Program Officer. A seasoned education and nonprofit leader with more than 15 years of experience, Dr. Forbes-Hill has advanced equity-driven initiatives, scaled STEM programs serving thousands of students, and championed opportunities that empower girls to be strong, smart, Read More