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Teen girl found strangled and set on fire in Irvine 15 years ago identified
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Teen girl found strangled and set on fire in Irvine 15 years ago identified
A teenage girl who was strangled then dumped in Irvine and set on fire nearly 15 years ago has been identified, police announced.The victim was identified as 14-year-old Marcia Shirree Thomas, who was reported missing out of Reno, Nevada, police said."The Irvine Police Department has been committed to this case since 2009,'' Irvine Police Chief Michael Kent said in a statement. "Marcia's family remains in our thoughts during this difficult time. We appreciate the agencies that have assisted in providing crucial information to support the case and the family.''The video featured in the media player above is the ABC7 Los...
Nearly 15 years later, police identify victim in brutal O.C. killing as 14-year-old girl
Nearly 15 years later, police in Orange County have identified the victim of a brutal murder and kidnapping as a 14-year-old girl.She was found dead in an Irvine parking lot on the morning of Sept. 5, 2009, and for more than a decade, her name remained unknown even as a pair of brothers faced murder charges in her killing. One of them is serving time behind bars after being convicted of first-degree murder in 2022 while the other will be retried in the future. Both men were charged in 2010 with her murder, with a special sentencing enhancement for murder...
2024 Speedo Summer Championships: Day 4 Preview & Scratches – House leads the way in 2 Free
LCM (50 meters) Similar to yesterday, Bella Sims is the top seed in the morning’s first event. She enters more than three seconds clear of her next closest competitor in the Women’s 200 Free. In the 400 free yesterday morning, Sims took the race out a little hard and faltered on the last 100, but with half that distance to cover this morning, it’ll be interesting to see how she attacks the race. Behind her and separated by just .01 are Mackenzie Hodges and Kayla Wilson, and they will both be in the hunt for lane 4 tonight.
Four Incoming Tigers Will Play in Prestigious PGF All-American Game
BATON ROUGE, La. – Four LSU softball incoming freshmen will participate in the 2024 Premier Girls Fastpitch (PGF) All-American Game at 9 p.m. CT on Saturday, July 27, at Deanna Manning Stadium in Irvine, Calif. The game will be televised on ESPNU. Zoe Calvez, Destiny Harris, Jayden Heavener, and...
Irvine police seek help identifying porch pirate caught on video stealing package
Police are searching for a porch pirate who was captured on video stealing a package from a home in Orange County.The Irvine Police Department is asking for the public's help to identify a woman who was seen riding a scooter in front of a Woodbridge area home on July 10.After leaving her scooter in front of the home, the woman is seen on video snatching the package from the doorstep with a big smile on her face.Police believe she may be responsible for other thefts.Anybody who recognizes her is urged to contact Irvine police at rnigg@cityofirvine.org.
Government, community and business leaders tour UC Irvine laboratories
A group of some 40 individuals — including elected officials, community leaders and business representatives — came to the Susan & Henry Samueli Interdisciplinary Science and Engineering Building recently to learn about sustainable energy research at UC Irvine. The learning event was part of the quarterly Anteater Academy...
Building bridges for first-generation scholars
This July, the UC Irvine School of Social Sciences Summer Academic Enrichment Program (SAEP) opened its doors to its 31st cohort. The five-week, intensive program provides students with a curriculum of research methods and design, professionalism, and guidance for applying to graduate school. But the program goes beyond academics; it instills a strong sense of social justice and community service that participants carry forward into their careers. By engaging directly with community issues, students develop a deeper understanding of social justice challenges and learn how to apply their academic skills to drive change.
California Cops Are Getting Cybertrucks: ‘We Like This Dumpster’
There’s a race in America to see which police department will be the first to field a Cybertruck. Cops, it seems, really love the blocky vehicle that tends to break down. The social media accounts for the police department in Irvine, California have teased it’s getting one soon.
Santa Ana Man Sentenced to 46 Years for Anaheim Murder After Court Rehab Program Participation Draws Scrutiny
An alarming case has come to a close in Santa Ana, where the judicial system's balance between rehabilitation efforts and public safety is being scrutinized. Earlier, a 53-year-old man named Effrum Maland Burnett was convicted of second-degree murder for the fatal stabbing of Toye Mim Jones outside a sober living home in Anaheim. Burnett had a history of violent offenses and was previously flagged by Orange County prosecutors as a high-risk individual, as reported by the Orange County District Attorney's Office.
In-N-Out Burger opens new location in Orange County
The City of Orange has waited a long time but a new In-N-Out Burger location is finally opening. The iconic California chain will open for business Friday at The Outlets at Orange shopping center located at 250 The City Drive South, it announced in a news release. “The restaurant will employ approximately 80 In-N-Out Burger […]
Cooling trend heads to SoCal starting Friday
A cooling trend is headed to most of Los Angeles and Orange counties Friday, ending a weeklong heat wave that saw temperatures in triple digits and dangerous conditions in the Antelope Valley and desert communities.
San Diego Region to Experience Cooling Relief as Temperatures Dip Over the Weekend
San Diegans can expect a gradual drop in the scorching temperatures this weekend. After enduring an excessive heat warning, the much-needed respite comes as a trough of low pressure moves inland along the West Coast. Inland areas are set to cool down, with temperatures on Sunday hitting near average for the lower deserts and potentially 5 to 10 degrees below average for the valleys. As reported by the National Weather Service San Diego, this cooling trend will be accompanied by stronger and gusty southwest-to-west winds in the mountains and deserts through Saturday evening.
LBPD and LBFD participate in Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and 4
Join the OC Police and Fire Departments at this year’s Demolition Derby Motorhome Madness on July 31, August 1 and August 4 at 8 p.m. at the OC Fairgrounds, 88 Fair Drive, Costa Mesa. The event supports the Children’s Hospital of Orange County (CHOC).
Don't feed the meter. Save money and buy a parking permit at these L.A. and O.C. beaches
If you're a frequent beachgoer, it would be cheaper to purchase a parking permit than to park on the street. Here are the cities in L.A. and Orange counties offering permits.
OC Public Libraries welcomes bestselling author and actor Henry Winkler on August 1
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif. (July 25, 2024) – OC Public Libraries is proud to present actor and author Henry Winkler on Thursday, August 1st at 6:30 p.m. at the Laguna Hills Community Center, located at 25555 Alicia Pkwy., in Laguna Hills. Winkler will be featured in A Slice of Literary Orange, a series featuring keynote speakers throughout the year, in celebration of literacy.
School Districts Place Bond Measures on the November Ballot
Last month, in a post on Instagram with the hashtag #WednesdayWisdom, the Brea Olinda Unified School District shared a picture showing the facade of Brea Junior High. The caption said the campus is more than 100 years old. “Several of our facilities were built so long ago that they don't...
29-Year-Old Arrested on Suspicion of Setting San Juan Vegetation Fires
A 29-year-old man suspected of having started several brush fires around San Juan Capistrano last month was arrested on Wednesday, July 17, in a collaborative effort. Sergio Parracastellon, or Sergio Parra, of San Juan Capistrano, was taken into custody on July 17 in a partnership between the Orange County Fire Authority and the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.
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