He convinced hundreds of poor women from Bangkok to come to the U.S. with promises of a better life, then forced them to work in brothels.
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Have you received a phone call from someone claiming to be with Orange County Superior Court? This new scam could steal vital information.
Five youth members of the Southeast County Young Marines in Seal Beach were part of a wreath laying ceremony in Pearl Harbor, Hawaii.
Partly cloudy conditions continue, slight warming trend for the area. A no-burn alert was in place across the county.
Seal Beach Police chased the two Garden Grove suspects, hauling a stolen bike, from Leisure World to Long Beach.
Bass guitarist and Los Alamitos native, and member of the Silversun Pickups, was to be honored as the next Hometown Celebrity on Dec. 10.
A family dog's barking roused her sleeping family when their house caught fire overnight.
With the latest storm blowing through Orange County the midday Wednesday rain tally may surprise you. How much rain have you gotten at home?
The tot lot adjacent to the Seal Beach Pier was to be closed Wednesday, due to the cranes working in the area.
It's time to trim that tree and put up those holiday contest lights, Griswold style! Los Alamitos residents, here is what you need to know.
Heavy rain on Wednesday, with high temperatures bottoming out at 61°F on Wednesday.
Have you decked your halls yet? In Seal Beach, if you haven't gotten your 2018 Seal Beach Christmas Ornament, your tree is missing something
Guide to Christmas tree and Chanukah menorah lightings, Nutcrackers, concerts, Santa breakfasts, ice rinks & more throughout Orange County.
See what's happening in Los Alamitos-Seal Beach - check out the Patch Calendar this weekend.
This photo of Capistrano Beach in South OC, shared with Patch by reader David Okun, shows the black of burn scar ash flowing into the sea.
1 out of 5 children in Orange County are hungry every day
Extend that holiday tradition by donating new, unwrapped toys to a Gelson's near you in Newport, Laguna, Irvine, Dana Point & Long Beach.
Cox Charities awarded $65,000 in grants to Orange County nonprofits focusing on youth, education, conservation, and military families
There is still plenty to keep you busy in the garden in December.
A flash flood watch is in effect from Thursday morning through Thursday evening for all burn scar locations both in LA & OC Counties.
Rain on Thursday and Saturday, with high temperatures falling to 63°F on Monday; high surf expected along the coast.
GivingTuesday, which follows Black Friday, Small Business Saturday and Cyber Monday, is a chance to help charities across Orange County.
Orange County sheriffs advise all Black Friday & Cyber Monday shoppers to be on the lookout for box swiping porch pirates.
Meet a student who's working with The Write Direction, a nonprofit, on her college admission essays
Americans Google directions for the places they’re going over the Thanksgiving holiday. See where folks are going in California.
The suspect is accused of stabbing the victim up to 10 times before fleeing, police said.
Orange County's air quality hovers at moderate to unhealthy for sensitive groups levels, while the state sees record poor air after fires.
Most Thanksgiving tables are heavy laden with good things to eat & Patch wants to know your favorite pie! #UnscientificPoll #emojianswer
See what's happening in Los Alamitos-Seal Beach - check out the Patch Calendar. Thanksgiving is coming! share your events with Patch!
Orange County Sheriff's Department and local authorities chased down a suspected stolen vehicle until it crashed in Los Alamitos, Friday.
Gas up before you hit the road! chances are you'll be stuck in traffic at some point as you head in or out of Southern California, AAA says.
It’s traditional for many Americans to say what they’re grateful for at Thanksgiving. We want to know you’re thankful for, California!
Three separate house fires in the city of Westminster were reported within 24 hours. Two people were injured and a wayward pup was recovered
Due to the Veteran's Day holiday, the regularly scheduled City Council meeting was changed to Tuesday night at 7 p.m.
Airbnb hosts in Orange County are being actively recruited to provide free housing to displaced residents, volunteers, and relief workers.
"It is difficult to tell where ash or soot from a fire will go or how winds will affect the level of dust particles in the air" experts say.
OCSD officers went to aid Malibu with emergency personnel battling the Woolsey Fire. Meanwhile, deputies at home handled 24-hours of calls.
A 22-year-old was fatally struck late Thursday and knocked into oncoming traffic, and a car that drove off, witnesses said.
Donations Can Be Dropped at Seven Different OC Locations - Food Drive Benefits OC Second Harvest Food Bank