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Patch PM: Here's What Happened in Orange County This Week
Patch PM in Orange County this week: A school loses Homecoming due to bad behavior; A gopro daredevil trespasses; A man sentenced to death.
Throughout this week, Patch Orange County has covered stories from human interest, to helping police and sheriff's track persons of interest.
Top Story:
Corona Del Mar High School suffered the loss of homecoming pep rally and dance due to student intoxication at last week's Battle of the Bay football game. By Friday, two coaches shared their take on the situation from the sidelines and what they plan on doing to their student athletes make things right.
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It's Not OK: Corona Del Mar High School Coach Gives Students a Lesson in Class
Cancellation of homecoming pep rally and dance after student misbehavior led football coaches to share what REALLY happened in the stands.
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Your Community:
In your community, families shared their thoughts and their pictures of Orange County's student athletes of all ages.
Parents of South Orange County young athletes were asked to share thoughts on raising kids who play sports. Which picture is your favorite?
The Born family has had many trials due to son Joey's early cancer fight. Now, Joey Born is raising awareness for a friend undergoing chemo.
Ever Wonder How Voting Works in Orange County? [WATCH]
In Orange County, the Registrar of Voters has created this video to show how voting process works.
Disneyland's SoCal Annual Pass Returns for Residents
Do you love Disneyland? Do you live in southern California? Then the SoCal Annual Pass might be the perfect answer for you. Read why.
Can GoPro Stunt Jumper in Laguna Beach Survive his 15 Seconds of Fame?
WATCH:
He may have survived his 15 seconds of fame, but a Laguna Beach stunt jumper could be neck deep in trouble.
Adorable Animals:
An adorable 2-year-old cat has gorgeous sparkling eyes & a loving heart according to Mission Viejo Animal Services. Available to adopt -$20.
Entangled Humpback Whale Frees Itself Near Dana Point! [Watch Video]
In an emotional moment, those watching an entangled whale from a Dana Point Whale Watching boat witnessed a Humpback Whale freeing itself.
This Week in Court:
With the death penalty in the news, and in election buzz, two Orange County trials came to a close this week.
BREAKING: Wozniak Receives Death Sentence for Double Homicide:
The man found guilty in the brutal slaying of two area residents received the death penalty Friday.
Panty Raid Foiled: Instagram Burglar Gets Prison for Stalking OC Coeds:
An Inland Empire man pleaded guilty to using the Instagram feeds of OC sorority girls to locate their addresses and steal from their homes
The Cypress Police Department supporters and Orange County DA's office were on hand to witness parole being denied to Cypress Cop Killer
SoCal Police Beat:
On Friday morning a trainer who recently returned to Santa Anita after a suspension shoved a jockey in an apparent assault.
Was it Revenge? Two Women Arrested for Totaling Car Near Arcadia:
In what seems a Carrie Underwood revenge song gone wrong, two women were arrested for the Pasadena arson event that totaled a Volvo.
Orange County Police Beat:
Santa Ana police circulated a video feed from a late night Circle-K robbery. The robber, who wore a pale blue hoodie and sweats, got away.
Brazen Bakersfield Burglars Arrested by Newport Beach Police
Four Bakersfield men were arrested by Newport Beach Police this week in an electronics store burglary. Caught on camera by a store worker.
Do You Know Them? Newport Beach Police Seek Couple Who Allegedly Battered Autistic Boy:
The Newport Beach Police Department are seeking a man and woman who pushed an autistic boy who was taking photos with his mobile device.
Who's the Dummy in the 57 Freeway Carpool Lane?
Fatal Accident Follows Huntington Beach Fender Bender
A woman from northern California was fleeing a hit-and-run fender bender today when she crashed and was fatally injured
Last Week's Laguna Niguel Area Car Chase Suspect Wanted
The Santa Ana police department has a person of interest wanted in last week's car chase across Orange County. Officers are seeking this man
In Memory Of...
Popular Professor's Body Found Following Hiking Tragedy
Orange County Fire Authority Grieves the Loss of Ventura Fire Department Engineer
In an announcement that went out across Orange County yesterday, the OCFA shared their sadness at the loss of a Ventura Firefighter.
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