Author: Russell Falcon

These top ’80s baby girl names are ‘totally’ unpopular now

(NEXSTAR) — We’re nearly 40 years removed from the totally tubular 1980s and a lot has changed since then — including people’s names. While some names will always be timeless, other monikers pass like fads. Using data from the Social Security Administration, we tracked the popularity of the top 10 Read More

Mass Shooting Survivor and Workplace Safety Pioneer: Carly Fliesher’s Powerful ‘The Thirteenth Floor’ Transforms Corporate Trauma Response

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — Essential reading for leaders navigating an increasingly complex workplace landscape: Carly Fliesher’s groundbreaking memoir “The Thirteenth Floor: How Dealing With Trauma Transformed My Approach to Employee Well-Being” (ISBN: 978-1968339890 [paperback]; 978-1968339906 [ebook]; Legacy Launch Pad Publishing), which delivers both heart-wrenching personal narrative and actionable Read More

‘Reading Rainbow’ returns to PBS with viral librarian as new host

Take a look, it’s in a book. “Reading Rainbow,” the renowned children’s educational program, is returning to PBS after nearly 20 years. Mychal Threets will serve as the show’s new host. He’s a former librarian from Northern California who went viral in recent years for sharing daily interactions at his Read More

Tech Insights Powering Orange County Businesses

Orange County is a rising force in tech-driven innovation, with industries like healthcare, advanced manufacturing, finance and real estate embracing digital transformation to stay competitive. From AI-enhanced cybersecurity to smarter connectivity for financial services, Comcast Business shares five essential insights to help OC companies lead with confidence, adapt swiftly, and Read More

PHOTOS: Garden Grove and Rancho Alamitos prepare for city football showdown

Garden Grove players, including No. 4 Quentin Pacelli, go through pre-game drills before Friday’s game with Rancho Alamitos. (PHOTOS: Fernando M. Donado, For OC Sports Zone). Before the big crosstown match-up Friday night at Michael A. Monsoor Memorial Stadium, Garden Grove and Rancho Alamitos went through spirited drills. Garden Grove Read More

The SAPD arrested a man who allegedly ripped off foreclosure victims

SAPD detectives have arrested Frank Sanchez, a wanted suspect who posed as an advisor to prey on vulnerable victims facing foreclosure. Sanchez posed as an advisor working with an attorney to draft fraudulent contracts promising to reverse foreclosures, stealing over $45,000 from multiple victims. Of course Sanchez was unable to Read More

Irvine Receives Designation as a Clean California Community

Tuesday, September 30, 2025 The City of Irvine has been designated as one of the first 32 Clean California Communities in the state — and one of only four in Orange County — highlighting an ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship and dedication to keeping Irvine a vibrant and beautiful place Read More

Someone robbed a Santa Ana non-profit that hands out coffee and meals to the unhoused

Every Wednesday in the city of Santa Ana, Project Coffee Cup hosts an outreach where they provide warm meals, coffee, clothing, and conversation to their unhoused neighbors. Sadly, the Project Coffee Cup storage trailer was broken into, and nearly all of their outreach equipment was stolen, including: Tables Lights Grill Read More

Freeleven: Celebrating G4Free Anniversary, 11 Years of Freedom and Innovation

LOS ANGELES, Calif. /California Newswire/ — G4Free today celebrates its 11th anniversary, highlighting over a decade of freedom and innovation. To mark the milestone, the brand is launching its Smoofit Collection, featuring comfortable, versatile pieces inspired by G4Free’s ethos: “Move Free, Feel Free, Go for Free.” 11 years ago, G4Free Read More