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LOS ANGELES — The death of an Orange County public defender at a Baja California resort last week, labeled an "unfortunate accident" by Mexican authorities, has raised several unanswered questions with little to no investigation by local police, the man's family said in a statement.

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The co-creator of the animated Adult Swim program “Rick and Morty” reportedly faces domestic violence charges in Orange County, California.

SANTA ANA, Calif. — The swell rolling into Southern California this week may seem enticing for surfers, but public health officials are warning people to stay out of the ocean.

"CCTV footage obtained by the police contradicted their version of events," he said.

The musician, who had a number one album earlier this year, thanked his family and others close to him for their ‘continued support’.

The musician, who had a number one album earlier this year, thanked his family and others close to him for their ‘continued support’.

From metro areas on both coasts to the middle of the Pacific Ocean, these are the most expensive cities to live in the U.S.

LOS ANGELES — The nonprofit Trust for Public Land on Friday completed the purchase of an oil field that sits atop the coastal bluffs of Newport Beach, guaranteeing the property will be cleaned up and preserved as open space.