Andy Nguyen is a Field Editor based out of California who covers several Orange County communities including Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel and Dana Point. He previously worked at Times Community News covering public safety in the cities of Burbank and Glendale. Nguyen also wrote for the Thousand Oaks Acorn and the Orange County Register. He is a graduate of UC Berkeley with a degree in Media Studies.
You can reach him at andy.nguyen@patch.com and find pictures of his cat on Twitter at https://twitter.com/andy_truc.
The Daily Pilot reports a Newport Coast teenager launched a startup company centered around a fire detection system he developed.
Although the cloudy weather may be a drag for some people, it doesn't stop Laguna Beach resident Susana Cruciana from snapping photos.
The Orange County Register reports it will be years before any changes are evident around the Seal Beach wetlands.
The CCCFA tournament took place virtually, and OCC’s team tied for third place with Moorpark College.
Lake Forest officials are teaming with the chamber of commerce to hold the annual State of the City event.
The 45th annual Big Brothers Big Sisters Golf Tournament was held on March 21 at the Newport Beach Country Club.
A group of boaters claim 300 boat owners have left Dana Point Harbor because of boat slip increases, the Orange County Register reported.
Residents will have the chance to learn how to apply to open seats on Newport Beach's boards and commissions.
The Lake Forest Sports Park and Recreation Center will host the expo, which will have rescue pets available for adoption.
The upscale supermarket is looking to hire hundreds of people across the Southland.
The Ackerman Scholarship Program is open to students living in Newport Beach or the child of a city employee.
The city will launch its Parklet Series in April, which is a series of events meant to help re-imagine how Pine Street is used.
Anaheim police said the car broke in half after hitting the wall and burst into flames.
The Lake Forest housing project is anticipated to be completed in the summer of 2023.
The 20-minute classes will be at Beacon Hill Park and offered one Sunday each month from March to June.
Join us at the City of Laguna Niguel Emergency Preparedness Fair on Saturday, March 26, from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm at City Hall.
Hop on over to this year's Bunny Bonanza!
The district said it received a proposal to name Corona del Mar High's new running track after its longtime track and cross-country coach.
The academy is geared toward residents interested in law enforcement and helping the Seal Beach Police Department.
Fountain Valley police said it learned about the battery while doing a compliance check on a recently registered sex offender.
