Public Safety

PTO president accused of embezzlement

Gail Diane Panella-Monestere of Huntington Beach allegedly took more than $22,000 from elementary school fund.

H.B. man found guilty in beating death of veteran

Victim was in a coma for three and a half years before he died in 2007. John Kirk McKinney, 30, will be sentenced June 15.

D.A.: Police officers not culpable in teen shooting

Fountain Valley officers are found to have acted reasonably in a nonfatal shooting with a 17-year-old in 2010.

Two men killed in separate collisions

One crash also left a 7-month-old girl severely injured. The other involved a man and his grandson.

Inspections net 71 violations at massage parlors

The efforts are part of an ongoing investigation involving allegations of prostitution and human trafficking, police say.

Council approves pet sales ordinance

Two pet stores in Huntington Beach will phase out selling animals alleged to come from puppy mills.

Proposal to remove old-growth tree uproots passions

Proposal to remove old-growth tree uproots passions

Some neighbors consider a downtown eucalyptus tree historic. Others think of it a safety hazard and nuisance.

'We're letting him do his own thing'

'We're letting him do his own thing'

Dolphin still splashing around the Bolsa Chica wetlands. Rescue crews are letting him find his own way back to sea.

Taking it to the Street

Taking it to the Street

Former Marine and a trained black belt pair up to teach Street Survival, which helps students learn how to avoid, survive dangerous situations.

Trial delayed for former H.B. officer

Proceedings for James Roberts, charged with felonies including rape and sodomy, may begin in June.

Fountain Valley eyes sex offender ban

Ordinance requested by council would be less stringent than Huntington Beach's and allow visits on a case-by-case basis.

Man charged with rape of 7-year-old

Trial for Daniel Vlas Flores, 30, of Huntington Beach began Thursday at West Justice Center.

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