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OC DA Spitzer announces investigation into owner of Garden Grove chemical tank at risk of exploding
Tipsters are asked to call the OC DA anonymous tip hotline or to email prosecutors at to submit tips directly online.
How evacuated Orange County residents can get help, find assistance or a place to stay
Evacuation centers, hotlines and other resources are available for residents displaced by the Garden Grove chemical emergency.
Holiday weekend turned dire for some Garden Grove residents; ‘You can’t really enjoy or celebrate anything’
The city's Strawberry Festival continued, though the parade was canceled.
Outrage, frustrations grow as residents await word on possible Garden Grove chemical blast find few answers
At least half a dozen law firms pledged to file lawsuits seeking class-action status on behalf of those who've taken financial hits.
New interactive exhibit opens Sunday onboard Battleship Iowa in San Pedro
The Iowa's immersive "Life of A Sailor" display, the product of two years' research and work, is laid out amid several areas below the ship's main deck and aims to…
Law enforcement authorities are responding to reports of shots fired near White House
WASHINGTON (AP) — Law enforcement authorities are responding to shots that were fired near the White House grounds, FBI Director Kash Patel said. Journalists working there Saturday reported hearing a…
Why experts, emergency crews haven’t been able to find a solution to Garden Grove chemical threat
In the event of an explosion, there would be metal from the tank and nearby tanks, debris from the plant and chemicals all pushed into the air.
What you should know about Garden Grove, the site of OC’s chemical threat emergency
The city of more than 170,000 in northwest Orange County was thrust into the spotlight this week with the growing threat of a chemical explosion or leak at GKN Aerospace.
Orange County restaurants shut down by health inspectors (May 14-21)
There were nine restaurants and food establishments ordered closed by Orange County inspectors from May 14 to May 21.
Huntington Beach scraps brand management contract hit with “cronyism” allegations
Councilmembers said the improvements they were looking for couldn't happen in the timeframe desired, but they hope members of the private sector aren't dissuaded from coming to the city with…