How a family’s life can change under Biden’s pathway to legalization for undocumented spouses of US citizens - Anaheim news - NewsLocker (2024)

Before Michael Whitley met Giselle Rodriguez, he didn’t know much about the country’s immigration system, much less about the lives of millions of people living in the country illegally.
But his life, Whitley said, completely changed after falling in love with Rodriguez during their teenage years and finding out she was in the U.S. without legal permission.
When they got married in 2019, he vowed to support his wife through it all, even if that meant living in fear of family separati

Rose garden care: Beware of crimes of negligence and omission

By Rita Perwich
It must have been the atmosphere in the Hall of Justice.
On my recent jury duty, the words “crimes, misdemeanors, negligence and omissions” swirled around my head. And since roses are always uppermost in my mind, the rose garden became the unlikely landing stage for these undesirable words and concepts.
Well-tended roses contribute to a garden adorned with grace, but neglected rose gardens are quite the opposite. Avoid committing these crimes, misdemeanors, acts of ne

California Supreme Court tax decision casts economic uncertainty over state

Taxes have consequences. So do California initiatives. Proposition 13 from 1978, which limited property taxes, laid the foundation for the state’s ensuing rapid growth: personal computers in the 1980s, the internet in the 1990s and 2000s, social media in the 2010s and now artificial intelligence in the 2020s.
Voters resoundingly insisted: We will not let you tax us to infinity. And you must get our permission for local tax increases. But that victory for keeping your money has eroded

Man charged with shooting in Mission Viejo

A 22-year-old man, who was out on bail on robbery, was charged Tuesday with shooting a man in Mission Viejo.
Baltazar Santosalvarado of Mission Viejo pleaded not guilty to two counts of attempted murder and single counts of aggravated mayhem, assault with a deadly weapon and possession of a short-barreled shotgun and rifle, all felonies.
Santosalvarado, who pleaded not guilty Tuesday, is also facing sentencing enhancements for the personal use of a gun and committing an offensewhile out on bail,

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Mickey Moniak’s 1st career grand slam lifts Angels to victory over A’s

ANAHEIM — For as miserable as much of the first half has been for Mickey Moniak, he can take solace in knowing there’s more than half a season left.
Moniak’s first career grand slam sent the Angels on their way to a 7-5 victory over the Oakland A’s on Tuesday night, continuing an encouraging two weeks for a player who had been slumping.
Closer Carlos Estévez, who has also been much better after an early-season slump, finished off the game with a scoreless ninth, bu

3 hospitalized after 6-vehicle crash in Buena Park

Three people were hospitalized Tuesday, June 25, following a crash involving six vehicles in Buena Park, the Orange County Fire Authority said.
A white Tesla SUV flipped over after a collision involving several vehicles Tuesday atBeach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue, in Buena Park. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
A white Tesla SUV flipped over after a collision involving several vehicles Tuesday atBeach Boulevard and Orangethorpe Avenue, in Buena Park. (Photo by OnScene.TV)
A white Tesla SUV flipped ov

Dodgers rally behind bullpen after Bobby Miller exits early

CHICAGO — Maybe you can go home again. But Bobby Miller probably shouldn’t.
Pitching in his home state for the second time this season, Miller lasted just two innings and now has a 19.63 ERA in Illinois (one start each at Wrigley Field and Guaranteed Rate Field). But Shohei Ohtani’s hot streak apparently knows no borders. He hit another home run and drove in the go-ahead run as the Dodgers beat the Chicago White Sox, 4-3, Tuesday night.
Miller’s early departure turned Tue

Dodgers’ third basem*n have been unproductive in Max Muncy’s absence

CHICAGO — Something has been lacking from the Dodgers’ lineup since Max Muncy went on the injured list with a strained oblique muscle.
“It lacks potential slug,” Dodgers manager Dave Roberts said, starting the list. “It lacks a guy who’s going to get on base 38% of the time. It lacks just the consistency of the left-right to kind of vary it whether it’s (versus) the starter or the bullpen. Just that continuity, one through six.”
Muncy was hitting j

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Julian Assange pleads guilty in deal with US that secures his freedom, ends legal fight

By MARI YAMAGUCHI, KIMBERLY ESMORES, ALANNA DURKIN RICHER and ERIC TUCKER
SAIPAN, Northern Mariana Islands — WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange pleaded guilty to a single felony charge for obtaining and publishing U.S. military secrets in a deal with Justice Department prosecutors that secures his liberty and concludes a drawn-out legal saga that raised divisive questions about press freedom and national security.
The plea was entered Wednesday morning in federal court in Saipan, the capital

Angels plan to accelerate Anthony Rendon’s rehab this week

ANAHEIM — Anthony Rendon is days away from a key step toward getting back in the Angels’ lineup.
Manager Ron Washington said the Angels are planning to set up some at-bats for the third baseman “by the weekend.”
The Angels would likely bring some minor league pitchers to Angel Stadium and have them pitch to Rendon. They have used a similar strategy to get at-bats for Mike Trout when he was rehabbing in the past few years.
Whether Rendon would then also play some games in

NHL draft: What will the Ducks do with the No. 3 pick?

After Macklin Celebrini’s name is called first overall on Day 1 of the NHL draft Friday, the intrigue will begin immediately, including when the Ducks pick two selections later.
That’s not unlike the 2023 draft, when the Chicago Blackhawks’ Connor Bedard was the consensus No. 1 prospect but there was considerable debate behind him, where the Ducks snagged center Leo Carlsson. But this year, prospects might be rising, dropping, careening and falling off the table like so many de

Boy who took ill at Wild Rivers in Irvine died from congenital heart defect, officials say

The boy who perished after suffering a medical emergency at Wild Rivers waterpark in Irvine died from a rare congenital heart defect, the Orange County Sheriff’s Department said on Tuesday, June 25.
The sheriff’s Coroner Division found Titus Mark Wininger, 11, of Escondido, died June 22 from anomalous insertion of coronary arteries, said Sgt. Matt Parrish, a sheriff’s spokesman.
The condition happens when an artery is not properly formed before childbirth, according to th

Authorities seize more than 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena in one of state’s largest-ever such busts

State fire officials and Gardena police seized more than 75 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena over the weekend in one of the largest illegal fireworks seizures ever in the state, officials said Tuesday, June 25.
The raid took place at an undisclosed location Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire.
“The seizure included illegal dangerous and public display fireworks up to eight inches in diameter and over 2,000 illegal destructive devices and 10 pounds of bulk homemade explosives,

Authorities seize 60 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena in one of state’s largest-ever such busts

State fire officials and Gardena police seized more than 60 tons of illegal fireworks in Gardena over the weekend in one of the largest illegal fireworks seizures ever in the state, officials said Tuesday, June 25.
The raid took place at an undisclosed location Saturday morning, according to Cal Fire, which also said several people were arrested.
“The seizure included illegal dangerous and public display fireworks up to eight inches in diameter and over 2,000 illegal destructive devi

Former ‘Bob’s Burgers’ actor expected to plead guilty in Capitol breach case

An actor and comedian who voiced a character on “Bob’s Burgers” and had roles on “Better Call Saul” and “Mr. Show with Bob and David” is expected to plead guilty to at least one charge next month connected to the attack on the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021.
Jay Johnston, 55, of Los Angeles faces charges of civil disorder, entering or remaining in a restricted building or grounds, disorderly or disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds, and im

Infighting in Westminster City Council comes to a head with vote to censure Councilmember Phan West

Nearly five hours of fiery discussion resulted in a divided Westminster City Council voting to move forward with the censuring of one of its own members.
The request for a resolution of censure against Councilmember Amy Phan West was spearheaded by Councilmember Kimberly Ho with support from Councilmember Carlos Manzo.
The council voted 3-1 on June 12 to make the request, with Councilmember NamQuan Nguyen opposed and Phan West abstaining from the vote.
The request alleges 20 misdeeds by Phan Wes

NBA draft: Can Clippers find a rotation player with 2nd-round pick?

The Clippers are facing a host of questions as the offseason officially gets rolling this week. For starters, do they give Paul George a maximum-level contract? The nine-time All-Star has until June 30 to decide whether to opt-in and request a trade or take whatever offer the Clippers might make him.
He is reportedly seeking a four-year deal, one more year than the Clippers have offered, and it has become a sticking point.
Then there is James Harden. The mercurial point guard is a free agent and

NBA draft: Lakers’ 1st significant decision of JJ Redick-era looms with 1st-round pick

EL SEGUNDO — As JJ Redick was formally introduced as the Lakers’ new head coach on Monday at the franchise’s practice facility, “player development” quickly became a phrase used by both Redick and General Manager and Vice President of Basketball Operations Rob Pelinka to describe their vision for the organization.
“When we embarked on this search, it was really important for us to see if we could do something a little bit different,” Pelinka said. &ldquo

NBA draft: France could be in for another special night

NEW YORK — Alex Sarr was born in France and spent last season playing in Australia. Zaccharie Risacher was born in Spain and is coming off a breakout season in France.
The next step in their global basketball journey is the NBA, with one of them potentially heading to Atlanta on Wednesday night as the No. 1 pick in the draft.
“We grew up together, competing against each other, and now we are here in New York for the draft and it’s one day to realize our dream, you know?”

Volkswagen investing up to $5 billion in Rivian Automotive in Irvine

Volkswagen is investing up to $5 billion with electric-vehicle startup Rivian Automotive, which has struggled to produce its all-electric vehicles amid rising costs and declining demand.
VW announced a joint venture with Rivian on Tuesday, June 25, saying its investment with the Irvine-based automaker would go toward creating next-generation software and architecture for EVs.
Each company will hold a 50 % stake in the venture, controlling it equally.
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Orange County Soccer Club coach Morten Karlsen departs for new job in Denmark

Orange County Soccer Club has transferred six players to Europe and Tuesday, the club announced that coach Morten Karlsen is the next to depart.
Karlsen, who signed a multi-year contract last November after a successful interim tenure that saw him post a 13-3-2 record, is returning to his native Denmark to become the new coach of Lyngby Boldklub in the Danish Superliga. OCSC will receive compensation for the move.
Assistant coach Paul Hardyman will take over as interim head coach.
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NBA draft: USC’s Isaiah Collier could slide and be a steal

LOS ANGELES — In early December, a day after a loss in which he missed 10 shots and seven free throws, Isaiah Collier stepped into former USC assistant Eric Mobley’s office for some guidance.
Two weeks earlier, the USC freshman had been mocked as the No. 1 pick in the 2024 NBA draft by ESPN after a few games of college ball, the top-ranked point guard in the nation in the class of 2023. But Collier’s game was a confounding paradox at this level, his offensive and defensive inst

Disney Cruise Line reveals ship deployment plans for late 2025, early 2026

Port Canaveral will get to keep three Disney Cruise Line ships in late 2025 as the sailing plans for six of what will be eight ships in the fleet were revealed.
That includes Disney Treasure, set to debut this winter, and 2022’s Disney Wishas well as older ships Disney Magic and Disney Fantasy trading off sailing duties.
The new homeport and sailing plans for Disney Destiny, a sister ship to Wish and Treasure, was not announced, but it’s slated to be delivered to the line at a yet-to

SoCal Edison backing electricity startup that pulls heat from Earth

By Jennifer McDermott | The Associated Press
One method of making electricity cleanly to address climate change has been quietly advancing and on Tuesday it hit a milestone.
A California utility is backing the largest new geothermal power development in the U.S. — 400 megawatts of clean electricity from the Earth’s heat — enough for some 400,000 homes.
Southern California Edison will purchase the electricity from Fervo Energy, a Houston-based geothermal company, Fervo announced

NBA draft: Former Centennial star Jared McCain expected to be a 1st round selection

As the Centennial High boys basketball team walked out of the tunnel at the 2023 Hoophall Classic in Springfield, Massachusetts, coach Josh Giles recalled people in the sold-out crowd yelling obscenities at one of his players, Jared McCain.
“Some of the things they were calling him, you couldn’t even print if I told you to,” Giles said.
But McCain never looked up at the crowd, who yelled at him about his social media presence. He was focused on his matchup against Camden High S

Suffering from back pain? Scientists say walk it off

Hunter Boyce | The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (TNS)
Walk it off. It’s more than just a jesting turn of phrase for ‘90s tough guys. When it comes to back pain, according toa recent study, it might be the key to relief.
New research from Sydney-based Macquarie University’sSpinal Pain Research Grouprevealed walking can even have a “profound impact” on managing the condition. Published inthe Lancetmedical journal, the study — known

The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state

Tim Henderson | (TNS) Stateline.org
The number of job openings has declined sharply in every state since 2022, better aligning the numbers of unfilled jobs and people seeking work.
Nationally, for the first time since before the pandemic, the number of job openings and unemployed people is roughly in balance: a little more than one opening per person looking for work, according to a Stateline analysis of U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics data. At the height of the labor shortage in 2022, there wer

Euro 2024: Kylian Mbappé returns and scores in France’s draw with Poland

DORTMUND, Germany — Kylian Mbappé, wearing a mask to protect his broken nose, marked his return at the European Championship with a goal against Poland.
It wasn’t enough for a victory on Tuesday, though, and it’s not enough to solve France’s growing problems at Euro 2024.
Mbappé removed his protective mask to celebrate in front of his team’s fans after converting a 56th-minute penalty. But Robert Lewandowski earned the 1-1 draw with a 79th-minute spot

McDonald’s $5 Meal Deal went on sale today. Here’s what you get

McDonald’s eagerly anticipated $5 Meal Deal is now on sale in Southern California.
The deal appeared on McDonald’s app after 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, the time restaurants switch over from their breakfast menu.
“The rumors = true,” says McDonald’s website.
Sort of, a spot check of prices throughout Southern California revealed.
The deal includes four items from the fast food giant’s existing $1 $2 $3 Dollar Menu.
The items are a sandwich, either a McDouble or a McCh

Don’t fall for this scam using vacant properties to target renters and homebuyers, expert warns

Imagine handing over thousands of dollars, signing a lease for a home and moving all your belongings in — only to find out that you were scammed.
Steve DuBrueler, founder and CEO of Coldwell Banker Premier, said there has been a surge in scams involving vacant properties. Now in his 36th year in the business, DuBrueler wants to make the public aware. The Coldwell Banker affiliate, based in Winchester, operates an office in Virginia Beach.“We’ve seen an uptick in this for vacant