Behind the Badge
First responders ride waves to relieve grief and stress
As the wave gathered behind him, Donovan Torres, perched on a surfboard for the first time in his life, began…
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Hear the sinister reason many trafficked girls call their pimps ‘Daddy’
Happy Medina didn’t set out to become one of the foremost experts on human trafficking in Orange County, or the…
Hear from the journalist who spent four decades trying to prove ‘suicide’ was actually murder
In a bit of reporting tenacity that is hard to envision, much less execute, former journalist turned true-crime author Larry…
Veteran journalist and screenwriter debuts new true crime podcast series: “Murder on Music Row”
True crime junkies can add a new podcast to their summer binge list with the arrival of the podcast series…
Court reporter’s new book details enduring quest for justice for 1974 murder victim
Justice is complicated. It extends beyond law and fairness. It should be about truth, but that’s not always the case.…
Be safety, fire wise on Fourth of July
It doesn’t get much more American on the Fourth of July than fireworks after a day of parades, barbecues, and…
Behind the Badge snares three awards in OC Press contest
Stories about how being at Ground Zero inspired an officer’s life’s work, how a field training officer turned a hunch…
Hoag holds Save Our Heroes Day melanoma screening for Orange County firefighters
We’ve all seen the romanticized pictures on TV shows like “Fire Country” and “Chicago Fire,” and in movies such as…
Santa Ana police wear denim to support victims of sex crimes
The Santa Ana Police Department encouraged officers to don denim for a day. SAPD officers wore blue jeans to take…
Santa Ana School Resource Officer’s value goes way beyond passing out stickers
It’s all about the kids — and about encouraging them to consider careers in law enforcement and shy away from potential…