The family’s legal action and calls for more information adds more controversy to the incident that’s being probed by the Sheriff’s Dept. and the District Attorney’s office.
Category: SOUTH COUNTY
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State to Study Competing Veterans Cemetery Sites in Irvine
A state study will compare the projected costs of two potential sites in Irvine, but state veterans affairs officials acknowledge that because of the political conflicts over the two sites it remains unclear what happens next in the process.
Posted inNEWS
OC Police Watchdog Announces Planned Probe into San Clemente Deputy Shooting of Homeless Black Man
The deputy shooting death of Kurt Reinhold will be investigated by the Office of Independent Review. The Orange County Sheriff’s Dept. and District Attorney’s office will conduct their own probes.
Posted inNEWS
Deputy Shooting of Homeless Black Man Prompts Curfew, Puts New Scrutiny on Sheriff’s Role, Protesters on Edge
Officials in San Clemente at a Thursday emergency meeting declared a 9 p.m. civil unrest curfew in specific areas of the city.
Posted inNEWS
OC Sheriff Deputy Killing of Homeless Black Man in San Clemente Sparks Protests
Protests have already appeared in San Clemente. Plans for another this afternoon outside the Sheriff’s San Clemente station are underway.
Posted inEducation
As OC School Districts Push Forward With Reopenings, Concerned Teachers and Parents Push Back
More than a few teachers are talking about a potential strike or taking other actions if they are not reassured of adequate safety measures.
Posted inIrvine
Irvine Stalls Investigations Into Councilman Carroll Mailer Spending Despite Clear Violations of City Policies
Irvine City Councilman Mike Carroll spent $70,000 on mailers over the past year, drawing from his staff budget to finance the postage.
Posted inEducation
As OC Districts Reopen Schools this Week, Questions and Petitions for Delay Mount
As a host of OC schools start welcoming back students this week, there are mounting questions from teachers and parents about how reopenings – and potential outbreaks – will be handled.
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Irvine Unified School District Community Members Call For a Delay in Return to Schools
The district announced it would open up classrooms again for hybrid in-person instruction on Sept. 24 — making it one of the first districts in the county to return to school.
Posted inNEWS
Orange County Supervisors Finalize Private Jet Plans, Ignore Resident Concerns
The vote caps a years-long saga filled with corruption allegations and non-transparency concerns hurled at several supervisors.
