Orange County Sheriff’s Department Seeks Spike in Car Impound Fees
Government
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Fees would increase from $50 to $144. Officials say it’s to recover costs while opponents say it will hurt the working poor.
Calls Intensify for DA to Reopen Probe into Buena Park Police Shooting of 19-Year-Old David Sullivan
Safety, Security & Justice
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Dozens show up at OC Board of Supervisors on Tuesday to raise attention about the controversial shooting of a 19-year-old in Fullerton last year.
Family of Homeless Black Man Shot by OC Sheriff’s Deputy Initiates Lawsuit Against County
Safety, Security & Justice
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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.
OC Police Watchdog Announces Planned Probe into San Clemente Deputy Shooting of Homeless Black Man
Safety, Security & Justice
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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.
Orange County Coastal Enclave Becomes Ground Zero of Police Violence Controversy and Protests
Safety, Security & Justice
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The killing of a homeless Black man by an Orange County Sheriff’s deputy prompted protests throughout the day Thursday in San Clemente.
Deputy Shooting of Homeless Black Man Prompts Curfew, Puts New Scrutiny on Sheriff’s Role, Protesters on Edge
Breonna Taylor
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Officials in San Clemente at a Thursday emergency meeting declared a 9 p.m. civil unrest curfew in specific areas of the city.
OC Sheriff Deputy Killing of Homeless Black Man in San Clemente Sparks Protests
Safety, Security & Justice
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Protests have already appeared in San Clemente. Plans for another this afternoon outside the Sheriff’s San Clemente station are underway.
OC Supervisor Andrew Do Accused of Residency Fraud Again as He Runs for Re-Election
Politics & Elections
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A new complaint to the Attorney General claims Do has been living in the 3rd District, despite serving as 1st District supervisor and stating in paperwork that he lives at a smaller home in the 1st District.
Long-Dormant County Police Watchdog Plans First Set of Probes into OC Agencies in Years
Safety, Security & Justice
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It’s the first set of probes the Office of Independent Review, which has sat vacant since 2018, has announced in years. An Aug. 27 report announced three investigations.
Hunger Strike Grips OC Jails Over Holiday Break Due to Lack of Visitations And Hot Meals
OC jail hunger strike
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Since the pandemic started, inmates held in OC are refusing to eat until they are given back dining room privileges and family visitations.