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OCSD extends suspension of jail visits, but says inmates can make free calls
Editor’s note: Amid the ongoing COVID-19 crisis, the Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. issued the following…
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WPD police cars get black-and-white makeover
Mark Lauderback has had plenty to do since officially becoming police chief on Oct. 21, 2019.…
Baker to Vegas cancelled due to coronavirus
The popular Baker to Vegas Challenge Cup Relay is among the latest significant public events…
Sheriff’s Department suspends jail visits, schools close and county reports 1st locally acquired coronavirus case
The Orange County Sheriff’s Department announced Friday that it will temporarily suspend jail visits as…
After these parents of fallen Marine stepped up, their non-profit took off and continues to thrive
On Aug. 26, 2009, there was a knock on the door of the San Clemente…
Story of an explorer on the rise and a community service officer in need brings Riverside Sheriff’s awards crowd to tears
Editor’s note: Stay tuned for complete coverage of the 2020 Board of Directors Awards Dinner,…
Local Boy Scout donates K9 narcotics training walls to WPD
When 16-year-old Jared Fong learned from Westminster PD Sgt. Dave Ferronato that the agency’s K9 program…
Idaho boy, 7, honors Orange PD officer, his second cousin, as an everyday hero in short video
Declan Kester, 7, of Idaho only met his older second cousin, Orange Police Officer David…
WPD long-timers move up through the ranks, with three recent promotions
In 2005, Ryan Reyes was working as Westminster PD’s mall investigator. While working his shift,…
Tustin PD swears in two new officers, one who overcame an injury to graduate
For six months, police recruits of Class 239 were pushed to their limits at the…