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ICYMI, Seal Beach-Los Alamitos! Headlines You May Have Missed
A great white shark goes airborne, Lakers oust Scott, a break in the case of the stolen turkey, OC deputies put their lives on the line.

Miss a day, miss a lot. Catch up with the stories that made headlines around the region last week.
Great White Shark Goes Airborne Off Orange County Coast: Watch
A pair of surfers called it a day in Sunset Beach after seeing a great white shark go airborne about 100 yards away.
Byron Scott Is Fired as Lakers Coach
The Lakers fired Coach Byron Scott following the two worst seasons in club history.
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Chapman University Students Arrested in Case of Tim the Stolen Turkey
University officials said they are 'appalled' that two students have been arrested for allegedly stealing a school petting zoo turkey.
Recognize this Flasher Targeting Elementary School Children?
Police are asking for help identifying a man repeatedly seen exposing himself in front of Glen Yermo Elementary School.
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Vector Control Keeps Options Open for Mosquito Aerial Spraying
Aerial spraying is effective on mosquitoes that carry West Nile Virus but not two newer types already found in Orange County.
OC Tree Trimmers Sentenced for Killing Protected Baby Birds
Two tree trimmers, who cut down a tree with the nest of a protected species over the protests of neighbors, will pay stiff fines.
Doris Roberts, of 'Everybody Loves Raymond,' Dies at 90
Emmy-winning actress Doris Roberts, famed for her role as the mom on "Everybody Loves Raymond," has died.
Think You Registered to Vote as an Independent? Think Again
You might be one of hundreds of thousands to join the ultra conservative American Independent Party by mistake, according to a survey.
Police Investigate Threat Made Against Laguna Beach High School
A student overheard making a threat against the school could face charges.
Pair Arrested in Stabbing of Newport Beach Man
A man and a woman were arrested Wednesday on suspicion of stabbing a 25-year-old Newport Beach man.
OC Man's Child Porn Conviction May Get Tossed on a Technicality
An aerospace employee was convicted of child porn possession after investigators of a Boeing data leak found the evidence on his computer.
Jury Deadlocks in Laguna Man's Alleged Plot to Murder Judge, Prosecutors and FBI Agents
A man convicted of defrauding an elderly Laguna Niguel couple will get a retrial for allegedly trying to have the judge in his case killed.
LA Times Wins Pulitzer for Coverage of San Bernardino Terror Attack
The Los Angeles Times won the Pulitzer Prize today for its coverage of the San Bernardino terror attack that took 14 lives.
Homes Ownership Getting Out of Reach for OC? Prices Rose 6.8%
Southern California homes sales remain 15 percent below the historic average, suggesting an affordability problem.
2 Injured in Catalina Plane Crash
One person was ejected and another trapped in the wreckage after a plane crashed just short of the runway on Catalina.
Watch: Mountain Lion Released after Wandering into School
A mountain lion is doing well since it was released into the wild after wandering onto campus at a Granada Hills high school.
Arson to Blame in Mission Viejo Blaze
Two cars and a hillside behind a Mission Viejo strip mall were torched overnight.
Memorial Wall for Fallen Soldiers Depends on Final Fundraising Push
Honoring Our Fallen is in need of donations to finalize a memorial wall dedicated to service people killed in post 9-11 missions.
Police: Man Caught Breaking into Fountain Valley Cars
Police arrested a 22-year-old Huntington Beach man for allegedly stealing from parked cars in Fountain Valley.
Johnny Manziel Owes $32K for Drug-Fueled Trashing of LA Rental, Claims Landlord
A few days after the troubled quarterback was involved in a Hollywood crash, the owner of a luxury rental claims he trashed his home.
Fallen Mountain Biker Airlifted from Bottom of Laguna Canyon
A mountain biker was hurt Friday when he fell hundreds of yards down a steep embankment.
Unexpectedly Fast Melting Glaciers Could Cause Catastrophic Flooding, UC Irvine Researcher Finds
Researchers have found that rising ocean floor temperatures are causing glaciers to melt faster with potentially catastrophic consequences.
Dodgers Tie Lakers in Popularity Poll. Who Do You Love?
Everyone loves winners, and the Lakers' rough patch has taken a toll on their popularity ranking among local sports teams.
Court Overturns Ruling that Struck Down California Teachers' Tenure
The court conceded "deplorable staffing decisions" impact minority students but concluded it doesn't mean tenure is unconstitutional.
Police Arrest High Schooler Accused of Beating Special Needs Student in Viral Video
After the video surfaced, students at West Ranch High School banded together against bullying and in support of the special needs student.
UPDATED: Fountain Valley Ambulance Crash Injures 6
Six people were hurt when an ambulance crashed and flipped near Fountain Valley Regional.
Newport to Ensenada Yacht International Race Sets Sail
Hundreds of sailors gather in Newport Beach today to test their mettle in the annual Newport to Ensenada Yacht International Race.
Defense Attorney Likens OC Terror Suspect to Thomas Jefferson
A defense attorney and an FBI agent sparred in court over how seriously a 21-year-old OC man intended to help Islamic State terrorists.
Deputies Honored for Saving 13-Year-Old Girl
Two Orange County Sheriff's deputies received a medal for saving a little girl found lifeless at the bottom of a Ladera Ranch pool.
Laguna Niguel Deputy Honored for Saving Woman Shot Repeatedly
An Orange County Sheriff's deputy received a medal for saving the life of a woman who shot herself repeatedly.
Heroic San Juan Capistrano Deputies Honored for Saving Lives and Risking their Own
Orange County Sheriff's deputies received medals for saving the lives of three women and for racing into burning buildings to save others.
Newport Beach Film Festival Opens With Tales that Hit Close to Home
Among the highlights of this year's festival is a dramedy about 8 friends on the last day of summer and a documentary on a famed OC chef.
IRS Building in Laguna Niguel Evacuated Again
The Chet Holifield Federal Building was evacuated due to a suspicious packaged Tuesday for the second time in a month.
Jury Deadlocks in OC Man's Alleged Plot to Murder Judge, Prosecutors and FBI Agents
A man convicted of defrauding an elderly Laguna Niguel couple will get a retrial for allegedly trying to have the judge in his case killed.
Monday's Scorcher Sets Orange County Record
An upper ridge over the Southland led to high temperatures throughout, but a slight cooling trend will continue through Thursday.
OC Tax Preparer Arrested for Allegedly Fudging Clients' Taxes
A Rancho Santa Margarita man was arrested Monday for allegedly filing false tax returns on behalf of his clients.
OC Couple Deny Scheme to Frame Woman on Drug and Weapons Charges
A Laguna Hills duo pleaded not guilty Monday in a plot to plant drugs and weapons on a woman and then making false police reports.
California Superdelegate Writes Open Letter to Bernie Sanders: 'Stop the Harassing Phone Calls'
As Bernie Sanders supporters cry foul over the role of superdelegates in the nomination process, one addresses the senator directly.
Police Seek Help Identifying Woman Found in Wilderness Area
With the help of facial reconstruction, a forensic artist painted an image of a woman found in Casperās Wilderness Park.
OC Couple Arrested for Allegedly Planting Gun, Drugs to Frame Woman
A Laguna Hills duo allegedly made false reports to police after planting a gun, knife and methamphetamine in a woman's truck.
Burglars Steal Gun Trove and Police Tactical Vest
Someone broke into two Laguna Niguel homes Thursday stealing weapons from one house and a law-enforcement tactical vest from another.
Watch: Disneyland's Star Wars Land Breaks Ground with Touch of The Force
Disneyland gives Star Wars fans a taste of thrills to come with a 360-degree photo of the 14-acre Star Wars land groundbreaking.
Tar Balls Wash Up Along Orange County Beaches
Authorities believe globs of tar washing up along the coastline are from natural seepage.
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