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Los Angeles Times
21-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Brother of ‘Real Housewives' alum fatally shot by Newport Beach police
The 45-year-old motorcyclist fatally shot by Newport Beach police in a traffic stop last week was the brother of 'Real Housewives of Orange County' alum Lydia McLaughlin. McLaughlin confirmed she is mourning her brother, Geoffrey Stirling. 'My family has experienced an unimaginable loss. My brother, Geoff, was tragically taken and our hearts are shattered,' McLaughlin via Instagram Sunday. McLaughlin shared that it is a tough time for her family. Her mother, Judy Stirling, had died of breast cancer about six months prior. Stirling was an actor and model. His father, Scott Stirling, is the President and CEO Newfoundland Broadcasting Company Ltd. Police and the California Department of Justice are investigating the fatal shooting and confrontation between Stirling and Newport Beach Police Department officers during the traffic stop around 9:15 p.m. Thursday on Pacific Coast Highway, west of Superior Avenue. Newport Beach police said he allegedly became 'uncooperative' before an officer opened fire. Stirling received treatment from officers before he was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital, where he died as a result of his injuries. He was later identified by the California Department of Justice and Orange County Coroner's officials. In an update shared on Social media Friday evening, police said Stirling assaulted the officer who pulled him over and managed to take a taser from their belt. The motorcyclist tried to use the less-lethal weapon before police shot him, according to NBPD. 'An active and ongoing investigation is underway. Further details will be released as they become available,'' police said. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office on Friday announced the state DOJ's police shooting investigation team will independently review the incident, per the terms of a state law passed in the wake of the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. California Government Code states that it applies to 'an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian.' A resident who declined to be named due to privacy concerns said she had just gotten home from dinner at the Winery and was in her second-floor bedroom when she heard what sounded like gunfire. 'All of a sudden they had the helicopters go in and they had the police sirens, then there was probably five shots, bop bop bop bop bop,' she said. She was among about seven members of the surrounding community who were walking their dogs or watching their children play at Channel Park, just south of where the shooting happened. They reported Friday having been unaware of the what had taken place the night before. Another recalled the sound of helicopters in the air until well into the evening. 'It was after the airport was supposed to be closed,' said the resident, who also declined to be named. 'So I kind of knew something was up and went and locked all my doors and windows.' No officers were hurt during the traffic stop and shooting. A law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 classifies body cam recordings as public information. In the event of a fatal police shooting, that footage must be released to the public within 45 days. Anyone who has information related to the fatal shooting is asked to call (916) 210-2871. Online court records show Stirling had been charged with a felony arson that allegedly happened on March 21. He was due to appear for an arraignment hearing on Monday. - Carol Cormaci also contributed to this report.
Los Angeles Times
19-04-2025
- Los Angeles Times
Motorcyclist fatally shot by Newport Beach police, state DOJ to investigate
Police and the California Department of Justice are investigating the fatal shooting of a motorcyclist who died after a confrontation with Newport Beach police officers during a traffic stop. The shooting happened around 9:15 p.m. Thursday on Pacific Coast Highway, west of Superior Avenue. In a news release, Newport Beach police said the motorcyclist became 'uncooperative' before at least one officer opened fire. He was taken to nearby Hoag Hospital, where he died. The man was later identified by the California Department of Justice and Orange County coroner's officials confirmed that he was Geoffrey Stirling, a 45-year-old resident of Laguna Niguel. Online court records show that Stirling had been charged with felony arson in a blaze that occurred March 21. He was scheduled to appear for arraignment on Monday. 'An active and ongoing investigation is underway. Further details will be released as they become available,'' police said. State Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta's office on Friday announced the state DOJ's police shooting investigation team will independently review the incident, per the terms of a state law passed after the 2020 death of George Floyd in Minneapolis. California Government Code states that it applies to 'an officer-involved shooting resulting in the death of an unarmed civilian.' A resident who declined to be identified out of privacy concerns said she had just gotten home from dinner at the Winery and was in her second-floor bedroom when she heard what sounded like gunfire. 'All of a sudden they had the helicopters go in and they had the police sirens, then there was probably five shots, bop bop bop bop bop,' she said. She was among about seven residents who were walking their dogs or watching their children play at Channel Park, just south of the shooting site. They reported Friday having been unaware of what had taken place the night before. Another recalled the sound of helicopters until well into the evening. 'It was after the airport was supposed to be closed,' said the resident, who also declined to be named. 'So I kind of knew something was up and went and locked all my doors and windows.' No officers were injured. The Newport Beach Police Department declined to release additional information Friday afternoon, citing the need to preserve the integrity of an ongoing investigation. A law signed by Gov. Gavin Newsom in 2022 classifies body-cam recordings as public information. In the event of a fatal police shooting, that footage must be released to the public within 45 days. Anyone who has information related to the shooting is asked to call (916) 210-2871. Cormaci and Licas write for Times Community News.
Yahoo
18-03-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Marysville may adopt first general plan update in four decades
In its first comprehensive general plan update since 1985, the Marysville City Council will consider the adoption of a 2050 General Plan in a meeting Tuesday night. California cities are required by state law to maintain a comprehensive, long-term general plan and development guide. It 'sets the long-range vision for the City and must include certain mandatory topics, and contains a declaration of goals, objectives, and programs that guide and establish the future physical form and development of the city,' the city's website reads. As the name suggests, Marysville's 156-page 2050 General Plan communicates the city's vision through the year 2050. The draft 2050 General Plan includes a Downtown Specific Plan to 'revitalize and enhance the economic, social, cultural and recreational fabric of the city's downtown urban core,' states the general plan presentation. It includes an updated zoning code, historic design standards, and an environmental impact report as well. The general plan includes several key elements and explains the relationship between them. The land use element informs the city's land use policies, ensuring appropriate development for residential, commercial and industrial land uses. The draft general plan highlights revitalizing downtown Marysville and development around Ellis Lake, among other things. The Open Space, Conservation and Recreation Element exists to protect and conserve the natural resources, open space and recreation lands in the city, and provide opportunities for recreation activities to meet citizen needs. It discusses water supply and quality, mineral resources, greenhouse gas emissions, cultural and tribal cultural resources, and more. As well, it outlines opportunities like levee beautification and boating activities (like paddle boats and water taxis) near Bryant Field. The Circulation and Scenic Highway Element concerns all elements of transportation and related facilities, including pedestrians, transit, bicycles and automobiles. It is intended to improve transportation options for residents and visitors, provide for a more walkable and bikeable city, and address health, economic and environmental costs associated with transportation. It also includes ideas for improvements to Highways 70 and 20, a downtown parking plan, and a pedestrian safety, mobility and context improvement study. Environmental Justice, according to the California Government Code, is the 'fair treatment and meaningful involvement of people of all races, cultures, incomes, and national origins, with respect to the development, adoption, implementation, and enforcement of environmental laws, regulations, and policies.' The Environmental Justice Element requires local jurisdictions having a disadvantaged community to address topics related to environmental justice, such as reduction to pollution exposure, provision of public facilities, provision of access to healthy food, etc. The Noise Element lays out a noise analysis, including community noise and exposure to noise by citizens. The purpose of this element is to protect residents from noise that may be hazardous to their health and welfare. It discusses state highway noise, aircraft and airport noise operations, and more. The Safety and Housing Elements are not included in the online document, but are stated to be part of thegeneral plan. The Housing Element works to 'provide housing for all of the community and address the needs of specified populations,' the city's general plan progress report reads, and the Safety Element includes protection from natural and manmade hazards, including earthquakes, fires, floods and otherwise. The Marysville 2050 General Plan can be found online at
CBS News
08-02-2025
- Politics
- CBS News
Riverside County deputies won't make immigration-related arrests, Sheriff Bianco says
Riverside County Sheriff Chad Bianco said deputies will not be making immigration-related arrests, making the announcement in an online video Thursday in which he also slams California's sanctuary state law. "Over the past several weeks, there has been an alarming increase in the concern over law enforcement and immigration," Bianco says in the video. "Let me make this perfectly clear. The Riverside County Sheriff's Office and your deputies have not, are not and will not engage in any type of immigration enforcement. That is the sole responsibility of the federal government." Protests have surfaced around Southern California, with six straight days of demonstrations in downtown Los Angeles this week, over fears of ICE raids tied to the Trump administration's promise of a crackdown. Upon entering office, President Trump issued executive orders seeking to end birthright citizenship, close off asylum admissions and task the military with border enforcement. While refuting any possible allegations of deputies conducting immigration raids, Bianco said he will try to cooperate with Immigration Customs and Enforcement (ICE) in making removals from jails. "Stories of deputies conducting raids at schools, businesses and churches are simply not true," Bianco said. "I will do everything I can — within the confines of the sanctuary state laws of California — to cooperate with ICE to remove criminals from our jails." Bianco criticized the sanctuary state law, SB 54, also known as the California Values Act, which bars local law enforcement from cooperating with federal immigration agencies such as ICE in carrying out arrests or detaining individuals solely on suspicion of violating immigration laws. He alleged the law "forces" ICE agents to go into communities, calling it "extremely dangerous" and saying he will "fight to reform" the legislation. California's sanctuary state law does not prohibit cooperation between local law enforcement and federal authorities when a case involves an individual who has been deported due to convictions for aggravated felonies — an exception outlined in California Government Code Section 7284.6(b)(1). Last week, Bianco joined other sheriffs including Orange County Sheriff Don Barnes at the White House to attend the president's signing of the Laken Riley Act, which mandates the detention of non-U.S. citizens convicted or charged with crimes including shoplifting, larceny, burglary or theft. It marks an expansion of current parameters for mandatory detention. The legislation, the first law signed by Trump in his new term, also authorizes states to sue the federal government "for decisions or alleged failures related to immigration enforcement."
