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A 13-year-old boy, who was alone when three burglars broke into his Fullerton home, quickly alerted police, who captured one of the suspects, The Orange County Register reports. Officials say the three suspects entered the house on December 27, 2011 thinking no one was home. The suspects initially knocked on the door, but the boy did not open the door because he did not know the individuals. Read the rest »

Two people were injured in a Newport Beach car accident, which occurred at a street intersection. According to a news report in the Daily Pilot, the injury collision occurred the morning of November 21, 2011 at the intersection of 23rd Street and Irvine Avenue. Newport Beach police say the crash involved a Porsche and an older model station wagon. Two people were transported to an area trauma center. They are expected to survive. Officials are looking into what caused this injury collision.

My thoughts and prayers are with both victims of this car accident. I wish them the very best for a speedy and complete recovery.

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A motorcyclist suffered major injuries in a Newport Beach car accident after he hit a parked car, the night of November 14, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury collision occurred on Newport Boulevard near 26th Street on the Balboa Peninsula. Officials say the motorcyclist was riding northbound on Newport Boulevard when he struck the back of a parked vehicle. The motorcyclist suffered severe injuries and was transported to an area trauma center. The occupants of the parked vehicle were not injured. An investigation is ongoing.

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Haeyoon Miller, 29, of Tustin was killed in Newport Beach after a tree fell onto her car the afternoon of September 15, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal accident occurred at the intersection of Irvine Avenue and 17th Street when a 50-foot eucalyptus tree fell on top of Kim's vehicle She was pronounced dead at the scene. Eyewitnesses say they suddenly heard a creaking noise and saw the large tree fall on top of Kim's vehicle. Passers by tried to help her, but couldn't reach her as the tree was lying on the driver's side. The tree, which officials say, weighed about 9,000 pounds, was finally removed using a crane. Soon after the accident, officials removed an adjacent tree which was about the same height as the one that fell.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Haeyoon Miller for their tragic and heartbreaking loss. Miller was apparently an accomplished violinist who studied at the prestigious Juilliard School of Music and performed at Carnegie Hall. She recently opened a sports training studio for children in Costa Mesa, the report states. What tragedy for everyone who knew and loved this accomplished young woman! Please keep them in your thoughts and prayers.

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A motorcycle officer has been injured in a Newport Beach car accident, which occurred at a street intersection. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury motorcycle accident occurred the morning of August 1, 2011 at the intersection of Jamboree Road and San Joaquin Hills Road. California Highway Patrol officials, who are investigating the incident, say the collision involved the motorcycle and a late model silver Mercedes four-door sedan. The officer was taken to a local hospital with a leg injury. An investigation is ongoing.

I sincerely hope the officer in this case has not suffered major injuries. I wish him the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep him in your thoughts and prayers.

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Three people were injured in a Newport Beach car accident, which involved two vehicles, the afternoon of June 19, 2011. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the injury car accident occurred at the intersection of Pacific Coast Highway and Riverside Avenue. One of the vehicles overturned. Three people were transported to area hospitals with injuries. But, the extent of their injuries is not yet known. An investigation is ongoing.

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Mission Viejo mother Loree Glenn has finished her gargantuan bicycle ride from San Francisco to Los Angeles, an unimaginable 545 miles, and has already signed herself up for next year's AidsLifecycle ride, which will be her fifth year in a row participating. Loree rode in support of the L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, and our team here at Bisnar | Chase has been proud to support her efforts.

From Start to Finish

The week-long journey took Loree across California's beautiful terrain, up and down mountains, and across sprawling beaches. The days of the ride broke down into: Read the rest »

Loree Glenn of Mission Viejo is continuing her quest from San Francisco to Los Angeles - on a bicycle. That 545 miles of biking is to help and support the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation while raising AIDS awareness. Today, Tuesday, is the third day of Loree's ride and according to aidslifecycle.org:

"Day 3 takes you through the little town of Bradley, California, population 120 according to Wikipedia. One of the big events of the year in Bradley (if not THE big event) is when ALC rolls through. The whole town shows up and throws a barbecue for us. They use the money for school programs, such as field trips, that the kids would not otherwise have access to. The barbecue in Bradley is the only meal during ALC that most of the riders pop for. The welcome we received from that little town was just amazing. At camp that night, the teacher who organizes the barbecue spoke at dinner and brought the house down."

Day 3 update

Loree's husband Kevin received a text from Loree at about 11:45 a.m. today from the summit of "Quadbuster," a 1.3 mile, nonstop, steep vertical climb that's considered to be the toughest hill in the entire 7-day ride. It's somewhere in the vicinity of the town of Bradley, Ca, and the hill is known to get the best of even the most competent riders.

Check back with us tomorrow as Loree continues her amazing ride!

Yesterday, Loree Glenn of Mission Viejo, began her 545-mile journey from San Francisco to Los Angeles. Loree is riding for the L.A. Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation for the fourth year in a row. Yesterday, her journey began with a monstrous, 82.5 mile ride from San Francisco to Santa Cruz. The first leg of the ride is a tough, but beautiful ride that offers amazing scenic views and difficult terrain.

According to the aidslifecycle.org website, "The route on Day 1 offers some of the best scenery and cycling roads that San Mateo County has to offer. The stunning coastal views from hilltops to the ocean are truly Northern California at its best! Tailwinds prevail as we pedal along scenic CA Hwy 1 on our way to camp. Highlight of the day: The lunch stop on Day 1 offers a spectacular and breathtaking view of the ocean so be sure to pack your camera."

Riding All Week

Daily updates will be provided about Loree's ride, and the word has already been getting out. Loree's husband Kevin mentioned that they received a $100 donation to Loree's cause from Charles and Louise Silverberg in memory of their son Danny who died of aids. Hopefully, as the week progresses, more donations will come in and Loree's ride will continue to be a success.

Eric Doran, 36, of Newport Beach was killed in a Ventura car accident after his Model-A T-Box Roadster was involved in a three-car crash. According to a news report in The Orange County Register, the fatal car accident occurred early morning on May 27, 2011 on the northbound 101 Freeway in Thousand Oaks. California Highway Patrol officials say Doran hit a Honda Accord in front of him that slowed down for traffic ahead. Doran was also hit from behind by a Dodge Ram. Doran sustained fatal injuries and his wife, Kat, suffered critical injuries. A third person in one of the other cars sustained minor injuries. An investigation is ongoing.

I offer my deepest condolences to the family members and friends of Eric Doran for their sudden and heartbreaking loss. Doran, who had made a name for himself in Orange County with his restaurant Eat Chow, was in the process of opening a second restaurant, friends say. By all accounts, Doran was a family man, a great friend and a "pillar of the community." Tragic! I also wish his critically injured wife, Kat, the very best for a speedy and complete recovery. Please keep this family in your thoughts and prayers. Read the rest »