Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Girlfriend Convicted in Millionaire Murder
Nanette Packard McNeal is found guilty in the 1994 slaying of her wealthy Newport Beach boyfriend.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Meeting With Alleged Serial Killer 'Surreal,' His Attorney Says
Accused homeless slayer Itzcoatl Ocampo acts strangely during first visit, defense attorney says.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Health-Care Maneuver Cut Costs, School Trustees Say
Capistrano Unified says paying more for teacher insurance premiums saves $61,000 a year.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Dead and Back? Crash Survivor to Recount Afterlife Journey
Bestselling author Don Piper visits Los Alamitos this weekend to discuss his alleged brush with heaven.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Alleged Serial Killer in Anti-Suicide Blanket
Plea hearing for ex-Marine Itzcoatl Ocampo delayed to Feb. 17. Prosecutor expects a defense based on claims of post-traumatic stress disorder from Ocampo's time in the military.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Accused Homeless Killer Was Covered in Blood and Not Mentally Ill, D.A. Says
Chilling details emerge as prosecutors formally charge Itzcoatl Ocampo with four counts of murder. He allegedly used a 7-inch knife that can cut through bone. Defense promises not-guilty plea.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Schools Chief Heads to Trial for Alleged Shenanigans With Gal Pal
Newport-Mesa Unified Superintendent Jeffrey Hubbard goes to court this week on felony charges from his job as superintendent in Beverly Hills, where he allegedly gave an illegal bonus to a subordinate with whom he was exchanging racy emails.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Seal Beach Jail Guard Charged With Taking Bribes
Jose Alday allegedly pocketed cash, clothes and an iPad in exchange for letting visitors bring booze to an inmate. He pleaded not guilty Wednesday.
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Mission Viejo, CA|News|
Former Athlete Killed After Running in Front of Truck
Brett Weiner, 21, jumped out of an ambulance on the 5 Freeway early Friday. The onetime Tesoro High football player was said to be suicidal.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
How Democrats Fooled California's Redistricting Commission
ProPublica uncovers a secret scheme to protect liberal incumbents, including in Orange County.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
OC Children's Hospital Wins Praise
Group says CHOC fares well on national survey of safety and quality.
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Lake Forest|News|
Bicyclist Killed in Hit-and-Run Crash
Deputies are looking for a white van with front-end damage. Accident occurred around 10 p.m. on Serrano Road in Lake Forest.
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Newport Beach-Corona Del Mar, CA|News|
Legislator Picks Newport Resident as Woman of Year
Becky Karns is honored by state Sen. Tom Harman.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Suspect Arrested in Mugging of 90-Year-Old Rossmoor Woman
Deputy recognizes police sketch from a previous case. Accomplice remains at large.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Body in Truck ID'ed; Autopsy Inconclusive
John Altamirano died after a fistfight, but the cause remains unclear, authorities say. The tenant he fought with is arrested on an unrelated charge.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Woman Sentenced for Fake Sex Assault Report
After guilty plea, Danielle Deichman gets 60 days plus probation.
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Laguna Niguel-Dana Point, CA|News|
Dead Body With 'Signs of Trauma' Found in Pickup Truck
Deputies are investigating the case, which may be a homicide.
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Los Alamitos-Seal Beach, CA|News|
Long Beach Fire Captain Gets 1 Year in County Jail for Drunken Hit-Run
John David Hines also is sentenced to five years probation and ordered to pay $102,000 in restitution after mowing down a bicyclist and fleeing the scene in April.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
City Manager's Update: Nov. 25, 2011
Bond oversight committee openings; downtown master plan under review; water conservation program; and more.
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San Juan Capistrano, CA|News|
Accused Killer Arrested in San Juan
Traffic stop nabs a Laguna Hills man who allegedly stabbed a Placentia man to death in a 1998 murder-for-hire conspiracy.
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