Behind the Badge
Guest column: Words of wisdom and support from wife of an officer who served 30 years
Editor’s note: The author is the wife of retired Anaheim PD Capt. Joe Vargas For 30 years I had to…
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Vargas: Voice of reason stands out at Anaheim ‘Black Lives Matters’ rally
On Sunday, I found myself at the Black Lives Matter protest at Anaheim City Hall. I had no particular agenda…
Vargas: Hate a common theme in cop killings
Last night I was up until after midnight watching the tragic news from Dallas. I was saddened and angry. I…
Vargas: Scorn on the Fourth of July
From looking at the social media posts and comments, lawlessness and anarchy prevailed this Fourth of July. Despite extensive public…
Vargas: Some things to know about the Alton Sterling shooting
The latest police shooting video has hit social media and is causing public outrage and protests in the city of…
Roman: He ruined his truck, but this motorist’s attitude was admirable to a T
You never know how people are going to react at traffic accidents. Some people fall apart even though the damage…
BTBuzz: Prayers, please, for loved ones of fallen Louisiana Deputy David Michel
Our thought and prayers are with the Jefferson Parish Sheriff’s Office and the friends and family of Deputy David Michel,…
Roman: Let me get down on my knees and show you
There are times at crashes when people try to describe what happened by writing on paper or using their finger…
Tustin PD sees closure on gang-related homicide
“You have nothing on me. I’ll do a couple years in county, it will be a hung jury, then I’ll…
Vargas: Use of Marijuana Initiative is a misguided idea that should go up in smoke
I guess with all the serious social problems facing California today there is one issue that is getting more attention…