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Troy Witt and Jennie O’Hagan have been working in the news, video production and public relations industries for almost two decades. Both live and work in Orange County and have been frustrated by the lack of hyperlocal coverage this county needs! By blending traditional and new media coverage into one place and, by providing additional video news pieces, we hope OCNewsChannel.com will provide a news source worth standing behind.
GENERAL ORANGE COUNTY NEWS
Following his emotional plea for leniency, George Jaramillo was sentenced to 27 months in federal prison, a 50,000$ fine and a three year probation. Click here for the whole story: Corona’s aide sentenced to 27 months
Domestic violence killing at UCI brings new pressure for the campus administration to assure safety for incoming and returning students. Click here for the whole story: UCI grapples with first murder on record
Local drug dealer has been arrested and accused of sexual abusing a 12-year old and forcing her to sell drugs for him. Click here for the whole story: Westminster Man accused of abuse of 12-year old
After being laid off from their newspaper jobs, a handful of local journalists teamed up with local lawmakers and educators to launch a new investigative reporting website for Orange County. Click here for the whole story: Decline in traditional media jobs means more new media journalism
OC BUSINESS
Danny Pang, 42, died last week while out on bail after being accused by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission of lying, forging insurance documents and conducting an international Ponzi scheme. His death was deemed suspicious but an autopsy completed today found no foul play. Click here for the whole story: Autopsy of Indicted Financier Shows NO Foul Play
Jan Norman, small business columnist, gives small businesses in Orange County help and information in good times and bad. Click here: Smallest companies hit the hardest in recession. (BLOG)
Another OC company, LifeMasters, which helps people with chronic diseases manage their conditions, filed for Chapter 11 reorganization in the Santa Ana division of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court this week. Click here for the whole story: Irvine Health Care company files for bankruptcy
BirchStreet, a local OC business that recently expanded its offerings to market to education, engineering, healthcare and public safety organizations has announced an influx of investment capital from Dallas-based private equity firm PlumTree Partners LLC. Click here for the whole story: Newport Beach company proves investment money is still out there
OC SPORTS
After being denied funding for additional investigative resources, Fullerton attorney Randall L. Longwith quit the case of Andrew Thomas Gallo who is accused of drunk driving and three murder charges for Angels’ pitcher, Nick Adenhart and two others. Click here for the whole story: Troubles in the defense of driver accused in Angel’s player death
Hundreds turned out for a memorial service remembering Kevin Telles who died on the football field Friday night. Grief counselors have been made available at the school, as well. Click here for the whole story: Local high school football player remembered
Celso Alvarez scored twice and Trevor Whiddon and Pablo Gonzalez combined on a shutout in the net as Cal State Fullerton beat Fairleigh-Dickinson, 3-0, Sunday afternoon, to earn a share of the championship of the Matador Men’s Soccer Invitational. Click here for the whole story: Cal State Fullerton Soccer pushing forward with 3-1 record
You may know local newsman and recent author, Bill Lobdell for his hard-hitting journalism but what about his love of triathlons? and adulation? Click here for the whole story: Want some positive reinforcement? Why not triathalon?
FUN STUFF TO DO IN THE OC
Three course meals … lunch and dinner … premiere restaurants of Orange County … $20/$30/$40 for dinner and $10/$15/$20 for lunch. Click here for the whole story: Restaurant Week offers OC’s BEST prix- fixe
Come join a dinner party, already in progress, where the hosts and guests have on their lips some of the most intriguing and beautiful music and lyrics ever written. Click here for the whole story: South Coast Rep is Getting it Together with Sondheim
The Karen Gallinger Quartet performs jazz cabaret style in the rose garden. Click here for more information: Jazz Up Your Wednesday in Laguna Beach with the Karen Gallinger Quartet
