Suicide by big rig on Placentia freeway

5 August 2008, 7:46 pm

A Santa Ana man with an "angry look" committed suicide today by stepping in front of a tractor-trailer in the northbound lanes of the 57 Freeway in Placentia, police said.... read more

SigAlert: Man dead on 57 freeway

5 August 2008, 11:38 am

A man was killed this morning after being hit by a big-rig on the 57 freeway, authorities said.... read more

Latino Notebook: Motivational talk in Santa Ana

5 August 2008, 3:32 am

Motivational speaker: Rosa Noyola will talk about civil rights, the importance of education and the Dream Act in a Spanish-language presentation for MANA de Orange County.... read more

Interim library director faces budget issues

3 August 2008, 3:23 am

Linda Katsouleas, 66, of Fullerton, has temporarily come out of retirement to serve as a bridge between Elizabeth Minter, who retired in June, and the next Placentia Library director, who is yet to be hired.... read more

Convicted SoCal pedophile denied release

1 August 2008, 3:03 am

An Orange County jury has determined that convicted pedophile Sid Landau should remain hospitalized in a state mental facility.... read more

Sgt. Daron Wyatt, head of gang unit, leaving for Anaheim Police

31 July 2008, 10:53 pm

Sgt. Daron Wyatt, who headed Placentia Police's Special Enforcement Unit, had his last day with the department today.... read more