San Juan to end red-light cameras
57 min ago | via The Wave
With the program expected to lose $40,000 this year and public and court opinion souring toward cameras and automated tickets, the San Juan Capistrano City Council decides not to renew a contract for cameras at two intersections, with citations ceasing after Sept. Comment?
39-Year-Old Accused of Sex With Minor
15 hrs ago | via Patch.com
Los Alamitos Police arrested a 39-year-old man from Orange, who is accused of having a sexual relationship with a Los Alamitos teenager. Comment?
Actor Tells Police How He Murdered Two People
Sunday May 27 | via Patch.com
The actor facing the death penalty for allegedly murdering and dismembering a friend in a Los Alamitos theater and then killing another woman in a convoluted plot to cover it up, admitted to police, "I'm crazy, and I did it." Grand Jury transcripts obtained by the Los Angeles Times sheds light on the bizarre confession of community theater actor ... (more) Comment?
Actor said of 2 slayings, 'I'm crazy and I did it,' ...
Friday May 25 | via Los Angeles Times
A community theater actor accused of killing two friends in an elaborate plot to frame one for the other's murder confessed to police immediately after his arrest, according to a grand jury transcript made public Friday. Comment?
Trial to Begin for Man Accused of Ramming Teen Durin...
Thursday May 24 | via Patch.com
The trial of a man accused of repeatedly ramming a teen driver during a road rage-fueled chase through oncoming traffic across Los Alamitos is scheduled to begin toady. Comment?
Los Alamitos mayor leads in support for Assembly ele...
Wednesday May 23 | via Huntington Beach Independent
Though it's hard to call a frontrunner in the crowded local race, Los Alamitos Mayor Troy Edgar is raking in high-profile Republican support. Comment?
Crime: Slashed Tires and Solicitor Arrested
Tuesday May 22 | via Patch.com
Editor's Note: Reported from the Los Alamitos Weekly Crime Summary for the most recent week reported. Comment?
O.C. Republican Assembly candidate donated to Democrats
Friday May 18 | via The Wave
Travis Allen, a Republican running for State Assembly, has in the past contributed to Democrats - something he says he now regrets doing. 1 comment
Candidates jockey for diverse 72nd Assembly district
Wednesday May 16 | via The Wave
With no incumbent on hand, the newly redrawn 72nd Assembly District race features five candidates vying for votes from communities as diverse from each other as Little Saigon is to Seal Beach. Comment?
Tobacco Tax Advocates Target Los Alamitos Doctor
Tuesday May 15 | via Patch.com
A Los Alamitos doctor is facing fire for her opposition to a ballot measure that would add a $1 tax to a pack of cigarettes and other tobacco products, raising $700 million a year for cancer research. 1 comment
Seal Beach shootings: Who will have custody of Dominic?
Monday May 14 | via The Orange County Register
A decision on who will have guardianship of the son of a hairdresser who died in the Salon Meritage killings and the man charged in the slayings is set for trial. Comment?
Crime: DUI Suspected in 4-Car Wreck in Los Alamitos
Friday May 11 | via Patch.com
Editor's Note: Reported from the Los Alamitos Weekly Crime Summary for the most recent week reported. Comment?