The O.C.

A Short History of the Orange County Sheriff's Department

source: blog.ocsd.org

But the county was expanding, and the department grew with it.  The Spurgeon Square Jail was opened by Sheriff Joe Nichols in 1897, and the Orange County Courthouse followed in 1901. Sheriff Theo Lacy (the second and fourth sheriff of Orange County, who served from 1890-1894 and 1899-1911...

Published Sat, Nov 7

Some OC surfers in; others out at Cold Water Classic

source: OC Beach

Today had mixed results for Orange County surfers at the O’Neill Cold Water Classic event being held in Santa Cruz. It’s not over for Orange County surfers - Huntington Beach’s Shaun Ward will be up early when the contest resumes, which is looking good for tomorrow morning.

Published Fri, Nov 6

Sign ups start for Ultimate Boarder contest

source: OC Beach

There are plenty of potential winners here in Orange County - just look at last year’s winner Chad Shetler, of Dana Point. Shetler is team manager for the Lost skate team. Huntington Beach’s Omar Hassan got the bronze medal. Pro skater Tosh Townend also did really well, placing in the top 10.

Published Fri, Nov 6

OC Lawmen Seek Players for Gridiron Contests

source: blog.ocsd.org

Playing on the Orange County Lawmen Football Team is a fun and rewarding experience. You have the opportunity to meet and work with lawenforcement personnel from all over Orange County. You also get to meetand befriend cops and firefighters from all over the country.

Published Thu, Nov 5

OC Register Seeks 10 Most Notorious Crimes in the County

source: blog.ocsd.org

He started the series this week and the first three cases he profiles all have a link to the Sheriff's Department. The cases so far include the 1892 lynching of jail inmate Francisco Torres, the 1920 apprehension of serial killer Mose Gibson, who was brought back to Orange County from A...

Published Wed, Nov 4

Professional Longboard Championships

source: OC Beach

Some of the top talent competing from Orange County includes: San Clemente’s Josh Baxter who’s the current points leader in the North America longboard tour ratings andColin McPhillips who’s also from San Clemente. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Tue, Nov 3

Bill Hunt’s Fundraiser Features Guest Speaker Now Under FBI Investigation

source: The Liberal OC

Conservatives and those with anti-Latino/anti-illegal immigrant leanings love Arizona’s Maricopa County Sheriff Joe Arpaio for his aggresisve treatment of illegal immigrants.  And Sheriff Joe is coming to Orange County next Thursday for a fundraiser for candidate Bill Hunt.

Published Sat, Oct 31

O’neill Coldwater Classic Santa Cruz

source: OC Beach

The 6-Star Prime ASP World Qualifying Series event happens at Santa Cruz’s most famous surf spot…Steamer Lane.  Some of the notable names from Orange County competing in the big event include: Huntington Beach’s Brett Simpson and San Clemente’s Nate Yeomans. Post from: OC Beach Blog

Published Fri, Oct 30