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local2 months ago•5 min saved

Orange County Students Lead Nationwide Walkout Against ICE Raids

On Jan. 30, 2026, Orange County students across Dana Point to Santa Ana walked out of classes to join a nationwide shutdown protesting ICE raids linked to Minneapolis' Operation Metro Surge; campuses including Capistrano Valley, Godinez, Valley, Irvine's Sage Hill and others organized peaceful demonstrations, underscoring youth-led activism, as advocates cite DHS data showing that only about 31% of detainees have criminal convictions.

via Voice of OC|

#ice #immigration #local

health1 year ago•1 min saved

Legionnaires' Disease Alert Issued in Westminster, OC

The Orange County Health Care Agency has reported seven cases of Legionnaires’ disease in Westminster, linked to Legionella bacteria found in warm water environments like cooling towers and hot tubs. While the disease is not contagious between people, it poses a higher risk to older adults, smokers, and those with weakened immune systems. The agency is investigating the source of the outbreak and advises businesses to review water management practices. Residents with pneumonia-like symptoms should seek medical advice.

via OCRegister|

#bacteria #health #legionnairesdisease

crime2 years ago•2 min saved

"Florida Single Mother Shocked as Driveway Vanishes in Elaborate Theft"

In Florida, a mother named Amanda Brochu was shocked to find her driveway stolen after listing her home for sale. Contractors, allegedly hired by a man named "Andre," measured the driveway and later a bulldozer was caught on camera removing it. The theft has left Brochu struggling to sell her home and under pressure to replace the driveway to avoid losing a new property she's under contract to buy. The Orange County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the incident, which is believed to be part of a strange scam.

via New York Post |

##bizarretheft #crime