OC NEWS

Henry Jones and his recently departed wife read their family bible together and took it with them on several trips, including to London and Rome.  Mr. Jones is offering a $1,500 reward for the bible that was stolen, along with his car, in Fullerton.  WHOLE STORY

Lt. Greg Crow, who piloted the boat involved in the death of Allyssa Squirrell during a Junior Lifeguard training exercise, will not be charged for any crime.  After an investigation, authorities in Huntington Beach have determined the tragic incident was an accident.  WHOLE STORY

A 16-year old Westminster girl met a dangerous 57-year old over the Internet and allowed him to pick her up and take her to New Mexico.  Her parents took information they found in her computer to the police and NM police found her tied up, but safe.  WHOLE STORY

Anaheim’s 17th Rose Parade entry salutes that epic meeting of the finest players of the American League and the National League with a stylistic presentation of the stadium, sporting the logo of the All-Star Game. The haloed “A” of the Angels looms high above the stadium replica, flanked appropriately at the front by sculpted roses and at the rear by palm trees, and of course, the oranges of Orange County.   MORE INFORMATION AND TO VOLUNTEER

VETERAN’S DAY NEWS IN THE OC

Huntington Beach AIM Center, 19051 Golden West will send standard one-ounce cards and letters free to active-duty U.S. military personnel around the world from Veterans Day, Nov. 11, through Thanksgiving, Nov. 26.  MORE INFORMATION

Students from Mariners Christian School presented a $21,000 check to a fund to support injured Marine veterans.  The ceremony included stories from and interaction with WWII Medal of Honor recipient, Walter Ehlers.  WHOLE STORY

Alternative rock band, Hollowell’s music has taken it places all over the world.  The band enjoys playing for the troops, has been to Kuwait, Pakistan, Iraq, Ukraine and Italy and hopes to play another tour next year.  The band finds playing for the troops fulfilling and an important eye opening experience.  WHOLE STORY

OC CITY COMMEMORATIVE ACTIVITIES

IRVINE:  Ceremony to commemorate Veterans at Bill Barber Park at 10am INFORMATION

YORBA LINDA: Free admission at NIXON LIBRARY with special Veteran’s Day programs throughout the day INFORMATION

SEAL BEACH: Veteran’s Day ceremony at 11am at the Eisenhower Park, next to Seal Beach Pier INFORMATION

Check out your local city website for commemorations in your own neighborhood.