OC NEWS
Neighbors in the upscale Talega community of San Clemente called the landlord and police when the house next door seemed tangled in a dispute. Four females have been confirmed dead, and officials believe the violence was confined to the home and there is not a killer on the loose. WHOLE STORY
Fire in the Annie Mae Tripp Southwest Community Center and Hospitality Kitchen in Santa Ana left the pantry and offices destroyed, along with much of the donated food and gifts. The kitchen serves about 10,000 people per month and has been anticipating a holiday party with 800 kids and Santa. WHOLE STORY
Several seniors in the Laguna Woods community have come together to form Marijuana collective. These retirees suffer from different debilitating diseases and traditional painkillers and other pharmaceuticals have been of little help. Since there have been no dispensaries set-up in their area, these residents have created their own source for legal pot. WHOLE STORY
Though our focus has moved to holiday magic, Swine Flu is still a threat, having killed 49 OC residents and infected 10’s of thousands more. Vaccinations are more readily available and for free at the County clinic in Santa Ana. WHOLE STORY
Savvy financial timing in Mission Viejo created an almost $800,000 savings in the sale of their City Lease Refunding Bonds. The City Council authorized the sale in early November but it was put off due to high interest rates. Good timing and a little luck in the market made the deal profitable for the city. WHOLE STORY
Disneyland itself is a dry city (except for the ultra-exclusive, Club 33) but there are a few places to toast the happiest place on earth around the resort. WHOLE STORY
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For 36 years, the SW Community center has been providing food, clothing, shelter, health and referral services to “economically disadvantaged” individuals and families. Last night, a fire burned through their building in Santa Ana destroying many of the donations that should be going to children and families this holiday. TO HELP
