Anaheim confronts rogue street vendors amid licensing push
City enforcement cites 147 violators for 288 violations of the street vending ordinance. 119 lacked business licenses and 50 lacked county health permits. Of citations, 43 pled guilty, two dismissed, 102 failed to appear. NOVA and Latino Vendors Association clash over controls while some vendors aid charities and serve Hispanic neighborhoods. Local leaders consider reexamining rules as concerns over crime and drug sales persist.
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Ponderosa Park
Leatrice Lane
Wakefield Avenue
Javier Barrajas
Latino Vendors Association
Salvador Sarmiento
Sarmiento
Fred Hunter
NOVA
William Ehrle
Irv Pickler
Tom Daly
Orange County
Buick Tops Hit List For Auto Thieves In Orange County
Police warn Buick, Honda, Chevrolet, Hyundai, and Toyota models are favored by thieves as thefts in Orange County surge past 20,000 vehicles. Lo USP Lt Dave Sturlick cites parts and sound system theft while urging anti theft devices and heightened driver caution. Neighborhood Watch tips and basic home security steps are outlined alongside witness intimidation warnings.
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Orange County
Dave Stuflick
California Highway Patrol
Toyota
Sturlick
Anaheim Faces Surge in Gang-Related Crime
Anaheim leaders report 35 to 40 active gangs in the city amid rising gang activity. Police say about 900 gang members reside in Anaheim, with most coming from outside the city. A county forum praised by Assemblyman Tom Umberg highlighted prevention efforts and urged parents to monitor their children’s peers.
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Anaheim
Tom Umberg
D-Garden Grove
Aquino
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