Orange County

Nov 15 2011

Orange County continues downfall

LOS ANGELES, Calif.—Home sales in Los Angeles County jumped by 6.6 percent in October, compared to the same month a year ago, while prices dipped by 7.7 percent, a real estate information service announced today.

A total of 5,830 homes changed hands locally last month, compared to 5,470 in October 2010, according to La Jolla-based DataQuick. The median price of a home in Los Angeles County in October was $300,000, down from $325,000 in October 2010.

Oct 11 2011

Oct. 19 between 10 a.m. and noon

SAN CLEMENTE, Calif.—The siren system that alerts neighboring communities in the event of an emergency at the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station will undergo annual testing next week, Southern California Edison announced today.

On Oct. 19 between 10 a.m. and noon, 50 sirens located in the communities around the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station—including Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano and Camp Pendleton—will be activated several times for about three minutes each time.

Oct 5 2011

Student with gun

ANAHEIM, Calif.—Two Anaheim schools were locked down today as police searched for a 14-year-old boy suspected of bringing a gun onto the campus of Loara High School, police said.

Police were called about 10 a.m., after a student reported that he thought he saw another student with a gun concealed in his waistband, Anaheim police Sgt. Rick Martinez said.

Sep 1 2011

Signs a three-year contract

At a special meeting held last Thursday, the Carson City Council appointed David C. Biggs to serve as city manager. He will start Sept. 26.

Biggs, who signed a three-year contract with the city, will be formally introduced at the Council’s Tuesday meeting. Biggs’ appointment came after a six-month-long search. He replaces Jerome Groomes, who resigned in January after 12 years for another job.

Aug 29 2011

16666 Tunstall Lane

HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif.—A brief homecoming celebration is planned tonight in Huntington Beach for the Little League world champion Ocean View Little League all-star team.

The celebration is scheduled to begin at 8:30 p.m. in the parking lot of the league’s field at 16666 Tunstall Lane. Participants are asked to wear league apparel and bring flashlights, glow sticks, American flags and banners.

A victory parade is scheduled for Sept. 10.

Across Black America

Here’s a look at African American people and issues making headlines throughout the country.
California
Yvette Hollingsworth was recently named chief compliance officer for Wells Fargo & Co. Hollingsworth, who most recently served as managing director and global head of operations compliance and financial crimes compliance & risk management for Barclays Corporate & Investment Bank, will begin her new role on June 1, 2012. Hollingsworth will be based in San Francisco, and will report to Caryl Athanasiu, executive vice president and chief operational risk officer in the corporate risk group. As chief compliance officer, Hollingsworth will be responsible for ensuring that all areas of the company meet compliance management responsibilities and abide by all applicable laws and regulations. Her team will continue to provide independent oversight of business-based compliance management activities.
District of Columbia
U.S. Senator Barbara Boxer (D-CA) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to confirm Los Angeles attorney Paul Watford to serve on the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals: “It is great news that the Senate has confirmed Paul Watford, an exceptionally talented attorney, to serve on the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. He has a breadth of experience as a former prosecutor and a top appellate litigator and will make an excellent addition to the federal bench. However, I am very disappointed that more of my Republican colleagues did not join us in backing this highly qualified nominee.” When Watford is sworn in, he will be only the second African American serving on the Ninth Circuit.