Blog - Page 166 of 170 - Shannon Petluck

April 18, 2022

Taco Bell fans get their way; Mexican Pizza returns May 19

Taco Bell will restore Mexican Pizza to its menu on May 19, the chain formally announced on Monday after a reveal on the main stage of one of the nation’s most high-profile music festivals. Doja...

April 14, 2022

14-year-old arrested after social media threats against Irvine middle school

A 14-year-old student was arrested after several social media posts suggesting a school shooting would occur were posted online Tuesday, April 12, Irvine Police Department officials said in a news release Wednesday. The student attended...

April 13, 2022

Top California lawyer quits over allegation Newsom meddled in Activision case

By Jason Schreier | Bloomberg A top lawyer for the state of California has resigned, accusing the governor’s office of interfering with a discrimination lawsuit against Activision Blizzard in Santa Monica. Melanie Proctor, the assistant...

April 12, 2022

Southern California companies tied to aluminum import fraud scheme ordered to pay government $1.83 billion

LOS ANGELES — A group of six Southern California businesses run by a fugitive Chinese billionaire was ordered Monday to pay $1.83 billion in restitution for scheming to evade payment of duties on imported aluminum...

April 11, 2022

Steve Fryer’s Diamond Club baseball standouts last week, April 11

Steve Fryer’s list of outstanding baseball players last week: Gavin Grahovac, Villa Park, Jr., SS: Grahovac went 5 for 13 with three runs scored during three Ryan Lemmon Series tournament wins for the Spartans. Grahovac,...

April 11, 2022

Orange County baseball top 25, April 11

ORANGE COUNTY BASEBALL TOP 25 (Records through April 10) 1. Orange Lutheran 18-3 The Lancers reached the semifinals of the National High School Invitational in North Carolina. Louis Rodriguez pitched a shutout, Oliver Santos struck...

April 11, 2022

Bravo to these community leaders

Elks honor law enforcement and firefighters The Mission Viejo Saddleback Valley Elks recognized local first responders during their annual Law Enforcement and Firefighter Appreciation Awards luncheon. Starting off the Meritorious Service Awards was Sgt. Pete...

April 10, 2022

Servite’s Max Thomas wins 100 and 200 at Arcadia Invitational with speed and determination

ARCADIA – Max Thomas felt great before he ran the 100 meters at the Arcadia Invitational Saturday night at Arcadia High School. He did not feel so well when he ran the 200 an hour...

April 8, 2022

Wildflowers of OC: What to know, where to go

Vibrant pops of color have been sprouting around Orange County. But what does this year hold for enthusiasts who set out to marvel at the wildflower blooms? A woman walks her dog along the West...

April 8, 2022

2021-22 All-Orange County boys basketball team and award winners

PLAYER OF THE YEAR Koat Keat, Crean Lutheran COACH OF THE YEAR Yousof Etemadi, Foothill FIRST TEAM Brandon Benjamin, Canyon, Fr., G: One of the more-polished freshmen in county basketball in recent seasons. Benjamin was...