Rackauckas "Caught Red Handed" Spitzer Says: Patch PM

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Supervisor Todd Spitzer had some heated words to say about his ex-boss OCDA Tony Rackauckas on Tuesday. When Rackauckas failed to reconcile donations to his Gang Reduction Intervention Partnership, the District Attorney admitted fault and paid the fine. Spitzer, who is making a bid for Rackauckas's job, claimed the DA "did not commit an innocent error." The DA has not yet responded to a request for comment.

Former NFL player Brandon Browner was Arrested For Threatening A Woman In La Verne. The famed Seahawks and Patriots cornerback was arrested for felony threats against an unnamed woman.

Homeless Crisis In Orange County
Orange County's Board of Supervisors met Tuesday to discuss challenges presented by the more than 400 homeless people who live in the area. The Orange County Sheriff's Department recently increased patrols along the Santa Ana riverbed.

OC Sheriff Will Continue Homeless Outreach Team Work
OCSD responds to the upgraded enforcement detail, and on being tasked with targeting crime along the rivers, streams and channels of Orange County's "tent cities."

In school news across the country, CalTech Ranked 10th Best U.S. University in U.S. News & World Report's annual Best Colleges issue.

Business
OnlyRoses: Beverly Hills' New Luxury Floral Shop
The London-based retailer has had some high-profile customers, including Madonna and Simon Cowell.
$41 Million Record-Breaking Home Sells In Santa Monica
According to the Observer, it's the most expensive transaction in the county's history.

School
L.A. Architecture Firm Announces $30,000 Sponsorship For Students
IR Architects will contribute to Woodbury School of Architecture and its first-year studios.

Dean Appointed For New SGV Medical School
The Kaiser Permanente School Of Medicine has a new founding dean and CEO, according to the Board of Directors.

Police & Fire

Student Threatens Palisades Charter High School: Reports

Sheriff's Deputy Injured During Lynwood Chase
The deputy crashed while chasing a suspected drunk driver.

MBPD Participates In Pink Patch Project For Breast Cancer
The project is designed to increase public awareness about breast cancer and to raise funds for the fight against this disease.

Body Discovery Investigated As Suspicious Death In SGV
A woman was found dead Tuesday in this San Gabriel Valley gateway city, and officials are reporting the death as suspicious.

Murder, Suicide Culprit Identified, Coroner Says
Two identified in this murder/suicide in Lakewood.

OC Hate Crimes And Incidents Rise Across County

A report showed that hate crimes and the number of hate crime incidents reported are on the rise in Orange County.

Courts

Bicycle Co. Sued Over Misuse Of Chris Farley's Name
Trek Bicycle Corp. used Farley's name for its line of "fat bikes" without getting permission.

Man Sentenced After Slashing 9-Year-Old Girl's Throat
The man later admitted to investigators that he had orally copulated the girl on multiple occasions before killing her.

SJC Botched Jewelry Store Robbers Prison Sentence Upheld
The lookout and getaway driver in a botched San Juan Capistrano robbery that killed two in their gang were sentenced to 30 years in prison.

Scott Weiland's Family Sues For Misuse Of Famed Singer's Name
The singer's teenage children own all rights of publicity associated with their late father.

5th Russian Charged In $5 Million Credit Card Scam, DOJ Says

Russian national conspirators charged more than $5 million worth of cash withdrawals, purchased money orders and made retail purchases.

Holiday

Scary Clowns Abound at Haunted Hayride Through Griffith Park
Remember those creepy clowns from last year? Haunted houses in Los Angeles have nothing on this. Are you brave enough to face these clowns? Griffith Park Haunted Hayride "Clown" in 2017.

» Also Worth a Look Today

NASA's Cassini Spacecraft Gives Saturn's Moon A "Goodbye Kiss"
The final flyby of Saturn's giant moon Titus comes four days before the spacecraft will plunge into Saturn itself.

Disneyland Fantasmic CANstruction Brings Maleficent To Life
Disneyland Resort's Maleficent is a Fantasmic treat for the 10th anniversary of the CANstruction Orange County. Vote at Southcoast Plaza.

» Across America

• Human Trafficking Even More A Concern In Houston After Hurricane Harvey
• Watch Harrison Ford Angrily Direct Midtown Traffic
• Immigrant Finds Sanctuary At Ohio Church

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