A neurosurgeon pleaded guilty to a federal criminal charge for accepting approximately $3.3 million in bribes for performing spinal surgeries at a now-defunct Long Beach hospital whose owner later was imprisoned for committing a massive workers’ compensation system scam. Lokesh Tantuwaya, 55, of San Diego, pleaded guilty to one count Read More
Kyle Chang, candidate for the Board of Trustees of the Cypress School District. Courtesy photo. Thank you for considering me as a candidate for the Cypress school board. My daughter will be entering elementary school soon and I want to make sure she and other Cypress kids have the best Read More
The City of Buena Park is hosting the first BP CultureFest on September 24, 2022 at the Buena Park Civic Center, 6650 Beach Blvd. This brand new event will run from 11am-6pm that Saturday, and invites visitors and residents to celebrate the rich cultural diversity of the Buena Park community. Read More
On August 24, I had the opportunity to attend Lauren Kleiman’s campaign launch event for City Council, District 6 (CdM). Lauren is the well-respected Chair of the Newport Beach Planning Commission with a passion for bettering our community. The event was attended by our current mayor, Kevin Muldoon, as well Read More
One of the more sensitive jobs of a council member is negotiating labor agreements with city staff. The unions’ role is to push for as much as they can get. The council’s role is to provide compensation packages that insure we attract and retain the best people and at the Read More
The National Weather Service predicts high temperatures continuing to reach the high 90s and low 100 degrees in many cities in Orange County through Friday, 9/9. Residents are encouraged to take precautions to avoid-heated illness, especially older adults, young children, outdoor workers, athletes and people with chronic medical conditions who Read More
By Simone Goldstone, NB Indy Soundcheck Columnist Every year since 2001, hundreds of thousands of music fans flock to Barcelona to see the biggest names in pop and rock music, and to celebrate Primavera Sound festival’s unique feel of color, creativity, and celebration. Primavera Sound has been expanding internationally and Read More
When evaluating City Council candidates, I find it helpful to treat the process like hiring a CEO to run my business. Whether voting or hiring, I want the best possible candidate with the most experience and a proven track record of success. If you rent or own property in Newport, Read More
With extreme weather stretching California’s energy grid and threatening public health and safety, the Governor’s Office of Emergency Services issued an emergency alert at 5:45 pm, asking residents to conserve power. As a result of this action, the California Independent System Operation (CaISO) saw an immediate and significant drop in Read More
Weather in northwest Orange County for Wednesday, September 7, 2022: Today: Sunny, with a high near 100. Light and variable wind becoming southwest 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon. Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 73. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening. Highs and Read More
