By Jim Tortolano On our television sets and computer screens we’ve watched – more than once – cell phone video of a law enforcement officer beating, abusing or, in one especially notorious […]
Progressive policing a goal of PD
If not “safe and sane,” it’s illegal
The City of Garden Grove, in collaboration with the Garden Grove Police Department and Orange County Fire Authority, is seeking to raise public’s awareness to safety and increased police presence during the […]
Coronavirus rate looks to be slowing
The rate of new confirmed coronavirus cases in Orange County has slowed down for two days, after two consecutive days of rising numbers. According to the county health care agency, Monday’s report […]
Graduations, BBQ, history, etc.
A new column we hope to post on Thursdays of news and notes from around “our towns.” A car parade to honor Pacifica High School Class of 2020 graduates is scheduled for […]
Thousands protest Floyd’s death
A crowd estimated as large as several thousand people rallied in downtown Garden Grove and marched along city streets Wednesday afternoon, protesting the controversial death of George Floyd, a black man, while […]
Charges filed against alleged stabber
A homeless man was charged Monday for attempted murder for allegedly stabbing another homeless man and assaulting three others near a Garden Grove church. According to MyNewsLA.com, the incident took place in […]
Curfew goes into effect tonight at 6
A citywide curfew has been declared for Garden Grove starting this evening. Garden Grove City Manager Scott Stiles declared a citywide curfew, effective from 6 p.m. on Tuesday, June 2, to 5 […]
Homeless man held in burglary spree
A 39-year-old homeless man was arrested by Garden Grove police detectives Wednesday on suspicion of committing 11 motor home burglaries and one felony act of vandalism. According to the GGPD, James Hobaugh […]
Attempted homicide suspect arrested
Garden Grove police Thursday evening arrested a man for attempted murder in a domestic dispute. According to Sgt. Juan Centeno of the GGPD, Joseph B. Delatorre, 43, was arrested in an incident […]
Violent crime rising, says police chief
Since the coronavirus pandemic led to restrictions and closings in April, many categories of crime in Garden Grove have risen sharply. In a presentation Tuesday night to the City Council, Police Chief […]
