Dog tied to Riverside County train tracks adopted by O.C. couple

Dog tied to Riverside County train tracks adopted by O.C. couple

An unwanted 10-month-old puppy that was tied to train tracks in Riverside County last month was adopted Friday by a Huntington Beach couple, animal services officials announced.

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SCAQMD board member hears it from mostly pro-fire ring crowd

About 50 speakers voiced their opinions on the fire ring controversy Friday afternoon at Huntington Beach's council chambers.

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Additional teens arrested in skateboard assault

Authorities arrested two additional suspects Thursday in the alleged assault on a man by a group of skateboarders, police said. There are now five suspects involved in the case.

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Critic questions air-regulator's doctorates

Critic questions air-regulator's doctorates

A critic of the region's air-quality agency is questioning the academic credentials of a board member empowered to vote on the fate of the fire rings in Newport Beach and Huntington Beach.

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Netflix: No plans to bring Bluth banana stand to Newport

Netflix: No plans to bring Bluth banana stand to Newport

Netflix has no immediate plans to bring a replica of the "Arrested Development" banana stand to Newport Beach, a spokeswoman said Friday.

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Three injured when column falls at fairgrounds

Three people were injured, one seriously, when a decorative column fell over Friday at the Orange County Fairgrounds, authorities said.

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Facing walkout, UC medical centers canceling elective surgeries

Facing walkout, UC medical centers canceling elective surgeries

SACRAMENTO — Facing a possible two-day strike next week by patient care and technical workers, the five large University of California medical centers are starting to cancel elective surgeries that had been scheduled as soon as Monday, officials said.

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Rape suspect turns himself in

Rape suspect turns himself in

A man suspected of raping a Laguna Beach woman turned himself in Friday after police sought the public's help in finding him.

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Newport plans to add property crime unit

As the city of Newport Beach continues to shrink its workforce, one place it hopes to expand is the Police Department.

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Skateboard beating suspects charged [updated]

Skateboard beating suspects charged

Three of the four teens who allegedly beat a man nearly to death with skateboards were charged Thursday with assault with a deadly weapon with great bodily injury, said Huntington Beach Police Lt. Mitch O’Brien.

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Several highlights at Lott Trophy luncheon

Several highlights at Lott Trophy luncheon

NEWPORT BEACH — A special moment took place at The Pacific Club Thursday during the annual Lott IMPACT Trophy watch list luncheon.

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Costa Mesans weigh in on General Plan

From urging better zoning enforcement to improving housing options for the homeless, those who attended a Wednesday night workshop on updating Costa Mesa's General Plan gave a wide variety of input.

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Heritage Committee may tweak historical structures list

X may mark the spot that was once a historical structure.

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Officials turn out for Triangle ribbon cutting

Officials turn out for Triangle ribbon cutting

The Saddle Ranch Chop House and El Corazón de Costa Mesa, two new restaurants at The Triangle, held small ribbon-cutting ceremonies earlier this week.

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Going bananas for a stand

Going bananas for a stand

Krupali Tejura wants a frozen banana stand in Newport Beach. No, not Dad's or Sugar 'N Spice or any of the other venerable spots around town.

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College board refuses to draft labor agreement

The Coast Community College District on Wedensday shot down a request to draft an agreement that would pre-negotiate hiring terms with local unions for almost $700 million in construction projects.

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Nature conservationist takes on sea lion mystery

Jeff Corwin has done television segments on sea lions before, but not like the one he just wrapped up earlier this week at Laguna Beach's Pacific Marine Mammal Center.

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Edison, Mitsubishi hit roadblock on San Onofre's future

A flurry of letters that went back and forth between Southern California Edison and Mitsubishi Heavy Industries late last year reveal the serious hurdles that stand in the way of the San Onofre nuclear power plant's long-term future.

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'Arrested Development's' return a Bluth saga in itself

Just two days before "Arrested Development" would release its first new episodes in seven years, creator Mitchell Hurwitz called David Cross with a frantic request: Could the actor do a quick reshoot? Cross, however, was sporting a full, dyed beard for another project and looked nothing like his "Arrested" character. No matter, Hurwitz told him, "We'll figure it out." The next day the actor found himself on a hastily arranged set, filling in a gap on the series that would premiere in Hollywood the following day.

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AQMD: Beach bonfires increase pollution

The South Coast Air Quality Management District, the agency that could effectively ban beach fire rings throughout Orange and Los Angeles counties, released preliminary results Wednesday showing increased levels of particulate matter in the air around the bonfires.

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Police: Dogs jump out of car and bite woman

Two dogs jumped out of a car and bit a woman along South Coast Highway on Tuesday, Laguna Beach police said.

Supervisor says county won't charge hikers

Orange County will not seek repayment of the $160,000 spent rescuing two Costa Mesa hikers who went missing Easter weekend in Trabuco Canyon, officials said Wednesday.

H.B. leaders consider political moves

Two Huntington Beach councilmen are looking to take on bigger roles in Orange County.

Businesses weigh in on parking challenges

Noticeable signs and increased parking enforcement are two ways to address Laguna Beach's ongoing parking issues, business owners say.

Former teacher from Newport to stand trial on sex abuse charges

A former Los Angeles Unified School District teacher from Newport Beach was ordered to stand trial on 14 charges of sexually assaulting nine students and a relative, the Los Angeles County district attorney's office said.

Costa Mesa considers parks and recreation goals

The Costa Mesa Parks and Recreation Commission met alongside the City Council on Tuesday at City Hall to review about a dozen goals, among them the potential acquisition of the county-run Talbert Regional Park.

UCI chancellor vows punishment for 'slave' note

UC Irvine's chancellor on Tuesday pledged to find and discipline whoever slipped a racist note into a black female student's backpack last week.

Newport offers look at proposed budget

In a study session before its meeting Tuesday night, the Newport Beach City Council took a first look at the city's proposed budget for the upcoming fiscal year.

CdM's Napolitano earns MVP award at San Diego football camp

Junior Luke Napolitano, a backup quarterback at Corona del Mar High last season, was named the MVP during the Football University national invite-only camp last month in San Diego.

Tea Party objects to proposed college-union pact

The Newport Mesa Tea Party announced Tuesday that it objects to the possibility of an overarching agreement between the Coast Community College District and local unions that could govern hiring on almost $700 million in construction work.

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