Tony Saavedra

investigative reporter at the Orange County Register

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The OC public defender who died in Mexico had a memorial over the weekend. The family still disputes Mexican authorities' conclusion that the death was an accident.

Questions remain over OC public defender’s death in Mexico

The OC public defender who died in Mexico had a memorial over the weekend. The family still disputes Mexican authorities' conclusion that the death was an accident.

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The reward has been increased for three murder suspects who escaped yesterday from the Orange County Jail. It's now $50,000 apiece.

Hunt for the Orange County Jail Escapees Continues

The reward has been increased for three murder suspects who escaped yesterday from the Orange County Jail. It's now $50,000 apiece.

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The OC Sheriff’s Department denied The Office of Independent Review’s proposals that deputies should change their use of force policies.

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Benjamin Netanyahu’s speech to Congress proved to be a testimony of the U.S. government and its politicians’ stance on the genocide in Gaza.

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In the 365 days following the events of Oct. 7, the situation in the Middle East is as complicated as ever.

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Alianza Translatinx , a group led by trans people of color, released a study showing a lack of housing resources for trans people in Orange County.

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Santa Ana voters will decide whether to extend voting rights in city elections to non-U.S. citizens in November.

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Orange County is suing Viet America Society for allegedly taking millions of dollars intended to be used to feed the elderly.

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Some equestrians are opposing the O.C. Fair’s new, more expensive rental agreement at the Equestrian Center.

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As climate change threatens water supplies, Orange County is exploring turning brackish ocean water (from a natural aquifer) into drinkable tap water.

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