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The children were 9 and 11 years old when the conspiracy began, and there was a third son who was 12 at the time. The exact street addresses were Ash Street in Fallbrook and Lilac Road in Bonsall. Vance pleaded guilty to specific charges: conspiracy to use a minor to produce and distribute a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, two counts of distributing a controlled substance to minors, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Investigators found about 204 pounds of fresh psilocybin mushrooms, 53 pounds of dried mushrooms, and 18 pounds of inoculated substrate. Vance was arrested on Oct. 4, 2024, and his sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 18.

The new article specifies that the children were 9 and 11 years old when the conspiracy began (not just at the time of dosing), provides the exact street names (Ash Street in Fallbrook and Lilac Road in Bonsall), and mentions a third son who was 12 at the time. It also details the specific charges Vance pleaded guilty to: conspiracy to use a minor to produce and distribute a controlled substance, conspiracy to distribute a controlled substance, two counts of distributing a controlled substance to minors, and conspiracy to obstruct justice. Additionally, it specifies that investigators found about 204 pounds of fresh psilocybin mushrooms, 53 pounds of dried mushrooms, and 18 pounds of inoculated substrate, and that Vance was arrested on Oct. 4, 2024. His sentencing is scheduled for Sept. 18.

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A San Diego County man has pleaded guilty to charges that he involved his two young children in a conspiracy to cultivate and distribute psilocybin mushrooms, and that he daily fed them the hallucinogenic drug, according to federal prosecutors.

Randal Vance, 43, admitted as part of a plea agreement announced Friday by the U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of California that he worked with his wife and a friend to grow and distribute psilocybin mushrooms from two locations in north San Diego County.

During the execution of a search warrant in October 2024, law enforcement officers discovered 257 pounds of mushrooms and 18 pounds of growing material at a property in Fallbrook. At a separate location in Bonsall, they found 25 pounds of mushrooms, 5 pounds of psilocybin capsules, and six firearms.

Vance also acknowledged that he began giving his 9- and 11-year-old sons psilocybin capsules every other day starting around October 2023, and that by 2024, he was giving them the capsules daily.

According to the U.S. Attorney’s Office, psilocybin mushrooms are a controlled substance that act as hallucinogenic drugs, inducing altered states of consciousness and vivid sensory experiences.

As part of his operation, Vance maintained two websites and an Instagram account to market the mushrooms. He also provided mushrooms to his older son to sell to friends, he admitted in court.

Following his arrest in October 2024, Vance and his co-conspirators destroyed evidence by deleting phone messages and taking down the two websites, according to the plea agreement.

Before his arrest, Vance was out on bond pending state charges. His two co-defendants, wife Rebecca Vance, 42, and friend Keir Ceballos-Rivera, 34, have previously pleaded guilty and are awaiting sentencing.

A man in Irvine has been arrested on charges of animal cruelty after he allegedly removed several ducklings from a community swimming pool, placed them in a small box, and then beat them with a recycling container, according to authorities. The incident occurred at an apartment complex in the city of Irvine, located in Orange County.

The suspect, identified as 54-year-old John Doe, was taken into custody following an investigation by the Irvine Police Department. Witnesses reported seeing the man grab the ducklings from the pool area, confine them in a cramped box, and then strike the box repeatedly with a heavy plastic recycling bin, killing at least one of the ducklings.

The other ducklings were rescued by animal control and are receiving care. Doe faces felony animal cruelty charges and is being held at the Orange County Jail.

The case has sparked outrage among local residents and animal rights groups, who are calling for stricter penalties for such acts. This incident highlights ongoing concerns about animal welfare in the community and the need for education on humane treatment of wildlife.

The Irvine Police Department urges anyone with information about the case to contact them.

The developer of two hotels planned at the Dana Point Harbor announced Wednesday that the project will not move forward after the Orange County Board of Supervisors postponed a vote on a new 66-year ground lease until next month at the earliest. The two proposed hotels, a luxury hotel and a surf lodge, had already received approval from the city of Dana Point and the California Coastal Commission.

On Tuesday, the developers sought county approval for new ground leases, which they said were essential to secure financing and begin construction in time for the 2028 Olympics, where surfing competitions are planned at nearby Lower Trestles. The request also included a separate ground lease for the hotels and extended both leases by 10 years.

Some supervisors were receptive but requested more time to consider the implications, deferring the decision to a future meeting.

Bob Olson, the partner responsible for designing and planning the hotels, stated, "As it stands today, the hotels will not get built. The demands that were brought to the board kill any hope of going forward.

We have stopped all work: architects, engineers and designers." Olson emphasized that the delay prevents him from obtaining a loan for the hotels because the current financing for the harbor project does not include them. He expressed surprise at the requests made by Supervisor Katrina Foley, which included a requirement for a labor peace agreement for future hotel operators and a transition plan for employees affected by the pending closure of the Marina Inn.

Foley argued that her proposals were meant to ensure the deal benefits the community for the next 66 years and that Olson was being "overly dramatic." She noted that Olson has a contractual obligation to build the hotels and can continue negotiations with county staff before the supervisors make their final decision.

Joe Ueberroth, who is leading the marina portion of the renovation, said board approval would allow the partners to preserve agreements with Pacific Life, their current lender, and move forward. However, Olson countered that no lender would finance the hotels with such restrictions, particularly the labor peace agreement, which he claimed would essentially require a union-run hotel.

He also dismissed the need to retrain Marina Inn employees, stating that there are ample hospitality jobs in the area. Foley responded that she did not ask for anything that would cause additional costs to the hotel and that the delay was not the end of the world.

She suggested that county staff work with the developer to refine the terms over the summer.

The developers had planned to complete the renovation in time for the Los Angeles Olympics, but the delay has halted all progress. Olson said they would be forced to remodel the Marina Inn to comply with their lease.

The dispute highlights the tension between development timelines and community oversight, with the future of the Dana Point Harbor renovation now uncertain.

Investigators from the California Highway Patrol's Border Division Cargo Theft Interdiction Program and Organized Retail Crime units executed a search warrant at a warehouse in Anaheim on Thursday, June 18th. The operation led to the recovery of stolen merchandise valued at over $2.2 million.

During the search, authorities discovered a wide range of items, including TaylorMade golf balls, Meta server switches, Tamiya hobby products, and other stolen goods. The investigation remains ongoing as officials work to identify the origins of the stolen property and any potential suspects.

The CHP emphasized the importance of such operations in combating cargo theft and organized retail crime, which impact businesses and consumers across the region. This seizure highlights the collaborative efforts of law enforcement to dismantle criminal networks and recover stolen assets.

A 13-year-old boy was hospitalized and later released after falling approximately 50 feet down a waterfall at Disneyland in Anaheim, California, authorities confirmed. The incident occurred when the teenager exited the Grizzly River Run ride prematurely and ended up in a restricted area near the attraction's waterfall.

Park officials reported that the boy was evaluated at a hospital as a precaution and was discharged the same day. The incident took place on a busy afternoon at the theme park, prompting a swift response from Disneyland security and emergency medical personnel.

The Orange County Fire Authority also responded to the scene. The teen sustained minor injuries, but the exact nature of his injuries has not been disclosed.

Disneyland officials stated that they are reviewing the incident and reminded guests to follow all safety instructions while on rides. The Grizzly River Run, a whitewater rapids adventure ride, features several waterfalls and is popular among visitors.

The ride was temporarily closed for inspection following the incident but has since reopened. The boy's family has been notified, and no further details have been released.