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Orange County Sheriff's Department highlights September as Pedestrian Safety Month

September is recognized as Pedestrian Safety Month in California, with the Orange County Sheriff’s Department urging drivers to be cautious and watchful for pedestrians.

By J. O. Williams | Sep 4, 2025

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department increases patrols targeting driver safety violations

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced that additional officers will be deployed in Dana Point on Friday, September 5.

By A. C. Marquez | Sep 3, 2025

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Alabama man arrested after alleged threats at Silverado Canyon abbey

By South OC Times | Sep 2, 2025

Orange County Sheriff’s Department investigators have arrested Joshua Michael Richardson, a 38-year-old Alabama resident, on suspicion of making criminal threats in Silverado Canyon.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Accommodation and Food Services industry across South OC Times publication area in 2024

By South OC Times | Sep 1, 2025

The only H-1B petition filed by an employer classified under the Accommodation and Food Services industry located across South OC Times publication area was approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department receives $75,000 grant for alcohol-related harm prevention

By South OC Times | Aug 29, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has received a $75,000 grant from the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control (ABC) to address alcohol-related harm in the community.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department launches “Know Your Limit” DUI awareness event in Mission Viejo

By South OC Times | Aug 28, 2025

On August 30, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a public education campaign at Lake Mission Viejo during a concert event.

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H-1B approvals for employers classified under Transportation and Warehousing industry across South OC Times publication area in 2024

By South OC Times | Aug 25, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Transportation and Warehousing employers across South OC Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department plans extra patrols targeting traffic violations in Mission Viejo

By South OC Times | Aug 21, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced that additional officers will be on patrol in Mission Viejo on Saturday, August 23.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department plans operation targeting distracted driving

By South OC Times | Aug 20, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation on August 22, 2025, aimed at drivers suspected of violating the hands-free cell phone law.

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Inmate dies following apparent suicide attempt at Theo Lacy Facility

By South OC Times | Aug 19, 2025

An inmate at the Theo Lacy Facility in Orange died on August 12, 2025.

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10 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Retail Trade industry across South OC Times publication area during 2024

By South OC Times | Aug 19, 2025

All H-1B petitions filed by employers classified under the Retail Trade industry located across South OC Times publication area were approved in 2024, as per data provided by the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department announces distracted driving enforcement in San Clemente

By South OC Times | Aug 16, 2025

On August 18, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct an enforcement operation in San Clemente targeting drivers suspected of violating California's hands-free cell phone law.

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Orange County Sheriff plans distracted driving enforcement in San Clemente

By South OC Times | Aug 16, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department has announced an enforcement operation in San Clemente aimed at drivers who violate the hands-free cell phone law.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department arrests four suspects in Anaheim homicide

By South OC Times | Aug 14, 2025

Four people have been arrested in connection with the fatal shooting of a security guard outside a bar in unincorporated Anaheim, according to the Orange County Sheriff’s Department.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department plans enforcement against distracted driving

By South OC Times | Aug 14, 2025

On August 16, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will carry out an enforcement operation in San Juan Capistrano targeting drivers who violate California’s hands-free cell phone law.

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Orange County Sheriff arrests former high school coach for alleged sexual misconduct

By South OC Times | Aug 13, 2025

Orange County Sheriff’s Department Special Victim’s Detail investigators arrested Michael Joseph Duran, 44, of Aliso Viejo on August 13, 2025.

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17 H-1B petitions approved for employers classified under Real Estate and Rental and Leasing industry across South OC Times publication area during 2024

By South OC Times | Aug 11, 2025

In 2024, 100% of H-1B petitions filed by Real Estate and Rental and Leasing employers across South OC Times publication area were approved, according to data from the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services via the H-1B Employer Data Hub.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department launches impaired driving awareness effort at county fair

By South OC Times | Aug 11, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a public education campaign at the Orange County Fair Grounds on August 13, 2025, to inform attendees about the risks of impaired driving.

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Orange County Sheriff’s Department hosts “Know Your Limit” campaign at county fair

By South OC Times | Aug 11, 2025

On August 13, 2025, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department will hold an educational event at the Orange County Fair Grounds in Costa Mesa.

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OC Sheriff plans Lake Forest traffic safety operation focused on pedestrian and cyclist protection

By South OC Times | Aug 10, 2025

The Orange County Sheriff’s Department will conduct a traffic safety operation in Lake Forest on Friday, August 12.