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crime15 days ago•5 min saved

Greenville homicide suspect nabbed after fatal house fire

Orange County, NY police captured 32-year-old Thomas David Ryan, suspected of killing his father and setting his Greenville home ablaze to cover it up. A tip about an unoccupied Prius in Gilboa and subsequent search led to the arrest, with Ring camera footage reportedly showing Ryan fleeing the scene. The victim was 70-year-old Robert Ryan. Ryan has seven prior arrests and is on probation until 2028; his sister described a long history of mental illness and family struggles to get him help.

via ABC7 New York|

#arson #crime #greenville

health17 days ago•25 min saved

Orange County Schools Pause Pesticides as Cancer Cluster Concerns Grow

Capistrano Unified School District halted routine pesticide and herbicide use on OC campuses for 60 days to reconsider safer weed-control methods after reports of a cluster of rare childhood cancers in the Ladera Ranch area, including Ewing sarcoma; maintenance will rely on mechanical weed removal during the pause while officials review safer alternatives and federal investigators assess potential links.

via Patch|

#cancer-cluster #capistrano-unified-school-district #ewing-sarcoma

education17 days ago•5 min saved

Orange County District Pauses Pesticides Amid Rare Childhood Cancer Fears

Capistrano Unified School District in Orange County suspended routine landscape chemicals for 60 days to review pesticides and herbicides after concerns about a cluster of rare cancers in Ladera Ranch; campuses will rely on preventive practices and manual methods during the pause, with plans for a district FAQ and policy updates, as federal officials consider environmental factors.

via New York Post|

#cancer #education #ladera-ranch

health28 days ago•5 min saved

Ladera Ranch Faces Scrutiny Over Rare Pediatric Cancer Cluster

Residents of Ladera Ranch, CA, are pressing officials after state data suggested a cluster of rare cancers among local kids, led by Ewing sarcoma. The California Cancer Registry reported fewer than 11 Ewing sarcoma cases there through 2021, with later diagnoses not included in that tally, prompting families to question environmental factors like pesticide use. While authorities say no link has been established, the issue has drawn federal attention and a private firm’s probe into potential exposures. Ewing sarcoma is extremely rare (about 200–240 cases nationwide each year), making the local cluster data controversial and fueling calls for more data and mapping of cases.

via New York Post|

#california #cancer #ewing-sarcoma

health28 days ago•19 min saved

Orange County braces for record West Nile activity as mosquitoes surge

Orange County is on track for the most West Nile virus activity in its history, with the Orange County Mosquito and Vector Control District reporting 102 West Nile–positive mosquito pools so far this year (186 in all of 2025) and the heaviest activity in Anaheim, Buena Park and Fullerton; no human infections have been reported yet this year, though warmer weather is accelerating mosquito breeding. The district is spraying and releasing sterilized male mosquitoes while urging residents to remove standing water, use repellents, keep screens intact, and report dead birds to help track the spread.

via Orange County Register|

#health #mosquitoes #orange-county

us-news29 days ago•23 min saved

Circus stunt at Orange County Fair leaves performer with neck injury, airlifted to hospital

During a stunt at the Orange County Fair in Wallkill, Ana Daza Tavera, 42, fired an arrow from a crossbow toward a foam target held by Edwin Cuervo Rangel, 38, but struck his neck; Cuervo Rangel was airlifted to Westchester Medical Center in stable condition and is expected to fully recover, while police continue investigating.

via New York Post|

#arrow #circus #neck-injury

health1 month ago•2 min saved

Rare pediatric cancer cluster shocks Orange County suburb

Six children in Ladera Ranch, California have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer, prompting residents to demand a comprehensive state review and a potential EPA investigation into environmental exposures such as pesticides, even as officials say there are no known lifestyle-related causes.

via The Guardian|

#cancer-cluster #ewing-sarcoma #health

health1 month ago•11 min saved

Calif. suburb investigates pesticide exposure after cancer cluster in children

Six children in a wealthy California suburb have been diagnosed with rare cancers, prompting a federal probe into a possible link with local pesticide use as families urge safer, non-toxic landscaping while officials continue to investigate causes.

via The Independent|

#cancer #childhood-cancer #health

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Federal probe urged over suspected Ewing sarcoma cluster in Orange County kids

A federal prosecutor has asked the EPA to investigate reports of multiple pediatric Ewing sarcoma cases in the Ladera Ranch community of Orange County, citing potential cancer clusters and environmental factors. State agencies, a California law firm, and local health groups are reviewing the situation, with families seeking information on pesticide/chemical exposure, soil and water conditions, and other environmental risks.

via New York Post|

#cancer-cluster #environmental-exposures #ewing-sarcoma

health1 month ago•6 min saved

Rare pediatric cancer spurs pesticide-safety debate in wealthy OC suburb

In Ladera Ranch, Orange County, six children have been diagnosed with Ewing sarcoma, a rare cancer, prompting residents to allege a cancer cluster linked to heavy pesticide and rodenticide use; while public records show frequent chemical applications and debate over exposure, investigators with the California Cancer Registry and Orange County Health Care Agency are reviewing cases and officials say no definitive link has been proven, though experts urge reducing pesticide use and moving toward organics-first landscaping.

via New York Post|

#cancer-cluster #ewing-sarcoma #health

local1 month ago•7 min saved

Irvine rattlesnake bite tragedy spurs renewed trail-safety warnings

A 25-year-old Costa Mesa man died after a rattlesnake bite he suffered during a fall in Irvine’s Quail Hill area; officials urge hikers and mountain bikers to stay on marked trails, wear protective clothing, carry a charged phone and water, and be aware of snake activity which rises in spring and summer. Experts note fatalities from snake bites are rare, most bites are treatable with antivenom, and many bites are dry; authorities emphasize medical aid over criminal investigation in this incident and that snakes are relocated away from homes when found.

via Voice of OC|

#hiking-safety #irvine #local

health1 month ago•24 min saved

Orange County Faces West Nile Surge as Mosquito Sprays Roll Out

A dangerous West Nile virus surge is sweeping 13 Orange County cities, with 38 positive mosquito samples this season and Fullerton accounting for about 40% of cases. Officials have begun overnight spraying in a 4.5-square-mile area of Fullerton, while residents are urged to eliminate standing water, clean bird baths and pet bowls, fix screens, and use DEET- or picaridin-based repellents. West Nile is spread by mosquitoes; most people recover or have mild symptoms, but severe infections can cause encephalitis or meningitis, particularly in older adults or those with weakened immune systems.

via New York Post|

#fullerton #health #mosquito-control

health1 month ago•5 min saved

Ladera Ranch confronts rare pediatric cancer cluster

A cluster of six children in Ladera Ranch, an affluent Orange County community, has been diagnosed with the rare cancer Ewing sarcoma, prompting concern among families. Among the cases was 17-year-old Brody Matteson, who died after a battle with the disease. Parents are urging officials to explore possible links to pesticide exposure as residents push for changes to landscaping and pest-control practices, even as county health officials say no clear pattern has emerged and plan further review.

via New York Post|

#ewing-sarcoma #health #ladera-ranch

weather-news1 month ago•51 min saved

SoCal West Nile virus surge: how to protect yourself this season

West Nile virus activity is surging early in Southern California, with Orange County detecting the virus in 10 cities and testing 38 mosquito pools, and Los Angeles County reporting 27 positive mosquito samples; nationwide there have been at least 48 human cases by June 30, including 38 neuroinvasive cases, though California has only one confirmed human infection this year. Health officials urge practical prevention: use EPA-registered repellents with DEET/IR3535/oil of lemon eucalyptus/picaridin, wear long sleeves and pants at dawn/dusk, eliminate standing water, repair screens, and report neglected pools or dead birds to local vector control agencies.

via Yahoo|

#los-angeles-county #mosquito-control #orange-county

world1 month ago•2 min saved

OC Couple Describes Attempted Rescue in Puerto Vallarta Crocodile Attack

An Orange County couple said they tried to rescue a 28-year-old Mexico City tourist attacked by a crocodile on a Puerto Vallarta beach. Despite throwing a life preserver and attempting to reach him, authorities say the man died; his body was recovered the next morning and the crocodile suspected in the attack was captured. Officials urge beachgoers to heed wildlife warning signs.

via ABC7 Los Angeles|

#crocodile-attack #mexico #orange-county