Today's Orange County California Headlines...
A handgun treasure at half the price
The 'million dollar Luger' fetches significantly less at a public auction in Anaheim.
The corporate-takeover shark played by Michael Douglas in the movie "Wall Street" brandished a replica and bragged about it as "the rarest gun in the world." An Indonesian billionaire paid $1 million for the real thing, and it became known as "the million-dollar Luger."
After a judge's rebuke, O.C. treasurer won't seek reelection
A judge ruled that Chriss Street breached his fiduciary duty by failing to protect and liquidate the assets of a trust he managed before becoming treasurer. He must pay more than $7 million in damages.
Sixteen years after its treasurer drove Orange County into the largest municipal bankruptcy in U.S. history, the man now holding the office -- haunted by his own legal battles -- has announced that he would surrender his investment powers and bow out of his reelection bid.
Starving sea lion pups washing up on Orange County beaches
Climatologists say El Niño's warming effects on Pacific waters are causing fish to flee to colder areas.
Dozens of starving sea lion pups have washed ashore in Orange County, the latest calamity to befall marine life and a pattern scientists believe could be tied to El Niño climate conditions.
Orange County prosecutor sues Toyota over defects
SANTA ANA -- The Orange County district attorney has filed a lawsuit against Toyota Motor Corp., accusing the automaker of knowingly selling hundreds of thousands of vehicles with acceleration defects.
UC Irvine Medical Center ordered to improve 'medication management'
State inspectors in a surprise visit allege that patient care is at risk. Hospital officials plan to hire an outside consulting team to advise them about how to improve pharmacy services.
State inspectors making a surprise follow-up visit to UC Irvine Medical Center last week found two deficiencies in "medication management" and issued an "immediate jeopardy" warning, alleging that patient care was at risk, hospital officials acknowledged Thursday.
Dana Point Festival of Whales
The annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the 5,000-mile journey of the California gray whale down the coast.
The annual Dana Point Festival of Whales celebrates the 5,000-mile journey of the California gray whale down the coast. Dana Point is a natural landmark against which the whales check their migration route, and the community marks the occasion with whale watching, live music, educational programs, recreational activities and ocean-themed events. Dana Point Harbor. 10 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Activity schedule and prices vary; see website for details. (888) 440-4309. www.festivalofwhales.com .
