Father Says Goodbye to Son at Salt Creek Beach

Kenny Austin and his daughter flew from Switzerland to pay their final respects to his son, Frank Daniel, who died in an apparent swimming accident over Labor Day.

UPDATE: Autopsy of Hit and Run Victim Completed

Carlos Salas, 20, of Laguna Niguel, was killed on Sept. 7 by an alleged hit and run driver still at large, authorities say.

Father Creates Tribute Web Site in Memory of Son Who Apparently Drowned

Kenny Austin's son, Frank Daniel, 34, went missing in Dana Point while possibly swimming over Labor Day. The Orange County Sheriff’s Department found his body floating off the coast of Monarch Beach Sept. 8.

Friends, Community Raise $6K for Hit and Run Victim

According to a friend of Carlos Salas, 20, who was killed in an alleged hit and run on Friday, they have been holding vigil since the accident. They have been asking for donations to help the family.

Friends Hold Vigil for Hit and Run Victim

A group of Carlos Salas' friends gathered near the intersection of Golden Lantern and Marina HIlls Friday afternoon in his honor.

Silio Strougo, 85, Dies at Age 85

The resident is the father of Tastes of Greece owner, Elizabeth Gaitanis.

Two-Time Drunk Driver Held in Death of Good Samaritan and Community Activist Mara Steves

Adam Harrison Hall, 27, of Placentia, who allegedly had 10 drugs and medications in his system, was charged with murder and DUI in the deadly collision. Authorities spent more than three months investigating the crash, which drew national attention.

ANHS Graduate Dies; Autopsy Inconclusive

Deputies had been called May 12 to a home, where Michael Meredith, 23, was reported "unresponsive." He died later at the hospital.

A Celebration of Briana Blackwelder's Life and Legacy

Friends and family share stories at a Friday memorial.

L.N. Woman in Fallbrook Accident Dies

Elizabeth Sager dies weeks after she was in an accident with her husband, who died shortly after the crash.

California Memorial Celebration for Briana Blackwelder May 6

Friends and family will gather to remember the 28-year-old midwife who died April 23 in Utah.

Ian Blackwelder Expected to Make Full Recovery, Officials Say

The 19-year-old Dana Hills High grad was involved in a Utah car accident that killed his sister, Briana. He's still in intensive care.

Teen Kelsey Burris' Toxicology Report Expected Any Day

The 16-year-old from Dana Hills High School died March 26, possibly from a drug overdose, officials report.

A Mother’s Message to Teenagers: Say No to Drugs

Resident Jodi Barber was scheduled to speak at Kelsey Burris' memorial Sunday. Barber's son, Jarrod, died in 2010 from a drug overdose. She now speaks to teens, hoping to make a difference.

Kelsey Burris' Friends and Family Mourn Her Passing

Community remembers a bright young daughter, sister and friend who died March 26.

Update: Dana Hills Students Remember Kelsey Gail Burris

Burris died March 26 of a possible drug overdose, according to OC Sheriff's officials.

Update: Drugs Possible Cause in Death of Dana Hills Sophomore Kelsey Gail Burris

The 16-year-old died March 26. Toxicology reports are pending, according to Sheriff's Department.

Maddie James Dies

Th 5-year-old passed away March 13 after battling cancer. A foundation in her name was established to help build a learning center at the Ocean Institute in Dana Point.

Mourners Bid Farewell to Mara Steves, Mother, Wife, Friend

More than 400 people gather to pay their respects to Steves, who was killed Sunday after rescuing a dog from traffic lanes.

Funeral Service Set for Laguna Niguel Son Chase Church

A Mass will be celebrated Friday for the 23-year-old Navy recruit, who was killed in a train accident in Chicago a day after he graduated from a hospital corps training course.

Laguna Niguel Loses a Promising Son

Chase Church, 23, is killed in a tragic accident a day after graduating from an eight-week training course with the Navy's hospital corps.