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Column: Four challenges law enforcement will face in 2023
As we end 2022, police departments are experiencing a period of transition. After a tumultuous few years of negative public…
Santa Ana police bring joy and pizza to St. Francis home
“You scored big time, girl,” Wanda Watson said to Virginia “Jenny” Simonelli as her friend unwrapped several festive sweatshirts and…
When Canyon High Girls Soccer coach Scott Dement wanted to find a community outreach project for his team, the second-year…
Not too many 13-year-olds would describe an adult as being “cool.” But that was the exact word Michelle Penafiel used…
What kid wouldn’t want a bicycle for Christmas? But not every family can afford to put a new bike under…
The graduating class for Pasadena Police Department’s Community Academy “En Espanol” gathered together to pose for a picture to commemorate…
The grateful mother’s eyes widened as she took in the bounty of Christmas gifts. “It’s too much,” Lidiaalondra Orosco said…
Being married to a first responder is tough — especially when both spouses work as first responders and juggle a…