Category: Orange County News

Lane closure on southbound Coast Highway south of School/State Park in Laguna Beach

The California Department of Transportation (Caltrans) is conducting an emergency project on southbound State Route 1 (Coast Highway). This work will require the closure of the right lane just south of School/State Park in Laguna Beach. The closure will begin Wednesday, January 4, and continue through Wednesday, February 22, 2023.  Please Read More

LBPD Homicide Detectives identify “John Doe” victim in 1978 cold case murder and seek public’s help in developing investigative leads

On June 3, 1978, the body of an unidentified male was found lying on the pavement of Division Street, east of Corona Avenue in Long Beach. The victim had succumbed to his injuries and was determined deceased at the scene. LBPD Homicide Detectives responded to investigate the incident. The victim Read More

Governor Newsom issues statement after court strikes down provision of gun safety law

Governor Gavin Newsom today issued the following statement after a U.S. District Court deemed the fee-shifting provisions of California’s SB 1327 unconstitutional: “I want to thank Judge Benitez. We have been saying all along that Texas’ anti-abortion law is outrageous. Judge Benitez just confirmed it is also unconstitutional. The provision in California’s Read More

Protect financial accounts from “cyberthieves”

Cybercrime is booming. In 2021, the FBI reported that cybercriminals scammed nearly $7 billion from Americans — a figure slightly higher than the gross domestic product (GDP) of Switzerland for that year, according to research organization World Economics. How can you protect yourself from cyberthieves? Here are some suggestions that Read More