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Hoag, Grail hold cancer screening for Orange County firefighters
When firefighters battle a blaze they face dangers seen and unseen. Although the fire itself is the immediate danger, many…
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Rain reminds us of the importance of preparedness
After a winter of record rainfall in parts of California, not to mention the nearly unprecedented effects of Hurricane Hillary…
Social media platforms sue tech giant for endangering children
Social media platforms are facing added scrutiny for their practices and engagement with youth in the wake of growing concern…
Participants lace their shoes for Santa Ana Police Department’s Holiday 5k Fun Run
Runners took to the start line at 8:30 a.m. Oct. 29 outside the Santa Ana Police Department for the third…
Santa Ana police excited to ‘de-escalate’ with new room
In a large room covered in mats, Nicholas Romero and Martin Gutierrez roll around testing out different grappling techniques, holds,…
Packed room bids adieu to Santa Ana police chief
Stars and stripes filled the Community Room at the Santa Ana Police Department as Santa Ana bid farewell, or rather…
Fire burns historic wooden Tustin hangar
Fire continues to burn at one of the two historic wooden hangars in Tustin. The hangars, built in 1942, are…
It’s about community as Santa Ana Police Chief announces retirement
“Community first” has become the mantra of the Santa Ana Police Department. The phrase is emblazoned on walls inside the…
International terror, violence warns us to prepare at home
The aftermath of the shocking attack by Hamas and Palestinian militants on Israel and the response in Gaza are grim…
Fallen Manhattan Beach police officer was a ‘real-life hero’
Hailey Swanson described her husband, fallen Manhattan Beach Police Officer Chad Swanson, as being “fearless, strong, loud, decisive, confident, devoted,…