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🌱 What led Anaheim police to a wanted gunman during a tagging call?

Hey there, Anaheim! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • What led Anaheim police to a wanted gunman during a tagging call?
  • How will high‑speed rail change trains and traffic around ARTIC?
  • Anaheim remembers Charles Albert Flicek’s life of service and family

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Today's riddle: The doctor told me to drink carrot juice after a hot bath. - Did it help? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 70 and low of 47 degrees.
  • Thursday: Partly sunny and very warm, temps: high: 80, low: 47.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and pleasant, with a high of 78 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. Armed gangbanger on probation arrested after getting caught tagging in Anaheim (newsantaana.com) — Anaheim police arrested a 20-year-old local resident on felony weapons charges after responding to a report of a group tagging on South Claudina Avenue and spotting him with a handgun. Officers, gang investigators, and Air Support coordinated to recover the discarded firearm, and police credit an anonymous caller’s tip and community cooperation with helping keep the area safer.
   

2. STV completes draft of CHSRA environmental impact report for Los Angeles-Anaheim route (masstransitmag.com) — Anaheim residents are a key focus of a newly released draft environmental report for the Los Angeles–Anaheim high‑speed rail segment, which proposes upgrades at ARTIC and along the existing rail corridor. The plan emphasizes reduced noise and air impacts, new grade separations, and better multimodal connections, with public review open through early February 2026.
   

3. Charles Albert Flicek (montgomerymnnews.com) — Anaheim holds a special place in the life story of Charles Albert Flicek, where he married his wife Adria in 1972 before building a life in Southern California. The obituary remembers his Navy service, long tech career, love of family, and devotion to classic cars and home projects, surrounded by many surviving relatives.
   

4. All-Star third baseman Maikel Garcia and Kansas City Royals finalize $57.5 million, 5-year contract (oskaloosa.com) — A recent Kansas City Royals game against the Los Angeles Angels took place in Anaheim, highlighting the city as a key stop on the MLB circuit. The piece mainly focuses on Royals third baseman Maikel Garcia finalizing a five-year, $57.5 million contract, underscoring his growing role with the team.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I don’t know. I can never finish drinking the hot bath!
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