Alejandro Oliveras Acosta of Santa Ana was charged with two felony counts of cruelty to animals, one felony count of grand theft of a companion animal and one misdemeanor count of possession of a controlled substance Monday. He skipped his hearing Wednesday.

The new facility will be home to the nonprofit’s existing core programs, services and a new Kinship Youth Center.

Officers Saturday responded to a grand theft at Lululemon involving four female suspects. They are believed by law enforcement to be part of a larger retail theft ring.

An effort to have Cypress City Atty. Fred Galante turn over any records related to allegations of ‘unlawful acts’ made by former Public Works director Doug Dancs against City Manager Peter Grant was unsuccessful during a special meeting of Cypress City Council.

Laguna Beach police and honor guard members participated in a wreath-laying ceremony to honor fallen motor officer Jon Coutchie at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

John Briscoe died Friday from complications resulting from open heart surgery. He was 76 years old.

Newport Beach Sunday was teeming with activity when crowds visited the annual Balboa Artwalk, which drew artists’s displays from around the region and featured live music throughout.

The Oilers were upset 6-5 at home on Tuesday, ending their season. Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Estancia and Pacifica Christian Orange County have all advanced to the CIF baseball quarterfinals.

The annual event educates and entertains guests with aircraft, drones, model airplanes and more on May 31.

The water park opened for the season on May 17, just in time for the upcoming heat wave.

An 20-year-old unnamed Costa Mesa man remained in critical condition Monday after the motorcycle he was riding was hit by a truck in Garden Grove.

The former mayor of Huntington Beach said she is running for the seat in District 72 that’s currently held by Diane Dixon.