Bianca Buono

@ABC7 Orange County reporter | SoCal native | Sports freak | Burrito enthusiast | Emerson College alum | [email protected]

[City of Garden Grove @CityGardenGrove]

The City will hold a Special City Council Meeting today, Thursday, June 4 at 4:30 p.m. at the Garden Grove Community Meeting Center. The meeting will be broadcast live and can be viewed at https://t.co/LuDtldB7kF

#GG1956 #GardenGrove #GardenGroveCityCouncil

[F.A. United States Attorney Bill Essayli @USAttyEssayli]

The facts the case we are announcing today are shocking. Jamshid Ghomi is accused of violating U.S. sanctions laws by providing technological equipment to the government of Iran, including its military and nuclear program. He did this while living and enjoying the freedoms our great country provides. Today, he is under arrest and will face the full force of justice.

[Acting AG Todd Blanche @DAGToddBlanche]

Today, Jamshid Ghomi, a dual U.S.-Iranian citizen who lives in a $35 million mansion in Orange County, California, was arrested on a federal criminal complaint charging him with selling computer technology to Iranian companies and Iran’s government — including technology to help with Iran’s military and nuclear program.

These allegations assert that the defendant violated U.S. sanctions against Iran, aided one of our nation’s enemies, supported Iran’s nuclear program, and got rich doing it. Not only is he being arrested today, but we also are beginning the process of seizing his mansion, which was purchased with his illegal proceeds. Thanks to the work of @USAttyEssayli’s office, @CommerceGov, and @IRS_CI’s Los Angeles Field Office, he will face the full force of justice.

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

“We’re not there yet, but it’s looking good.”

Steve Hilton has taken the stage in Huntington Beach.

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

#BREAKINGNEWS: California gubernatorial candidates Antonio Villaraigosa and Matt Mahan have dropped out of the race. https://t.co/W8SrRgOOSw

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

Republican candidate for California Attorney General Michael Gates is on stage now after advancing to November.

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

When the first round of election results in the California governor's race dropped, Republican Steve Hilton was leading with 29% of the vote. Only 17% of the votes are in.

Live updates: https://t.co/R3DZxD23SF

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

Here's when L.A. County is expected to release the vote counts on Election Day and beyond: https://t.co/XOPp0Wh5bS

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

Less than an hour before polls close, Steve Hilton is speaking with reporters before doors open to the public for his election night watch party.

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

It’s #ElectionDay in California and I’m covering Steve Hilton’s campaign in Huntington Beach. Tune into @ABC7 starting at 8pm for extensive coverage of all of the candidates and races!

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

President Donald Trump on Tuesday urged his followers to vote for Steven Hilton, a former Fox News TV host and British political adviser.

"He will work with me and the Federal Government, the money will flow because I have confidence in him (but not any of the others!), and we will MAKE CALIFORNIA GREAT AGAIN!" Trump wrote on Truth Social. Follow #LIVE Election Day coverage: https://t.co/YfhtSRfUjK

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

The gubernatorial primary has surpassed $315 million in ad spending and reservations, according to AdImpact, making it the most expensive governor's race on record. https://t.co/BH8oXXgUAK

[OCFA @OCFireAuthority]

The safety zone around the involved tank has now been reduced to 150 feet due to continued stabilization of conditions.

[OCFA @OCFireAuthority]

All roads that were closed as a result of the Garden Grove hazardous materials incident are now open.

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

In an apparent positive sign in Garden Grove, AIR7 video shows no water being actively sprayed on the unstable chemical tank at the center of a multi-day crisis that triggered evacuations for thousands of Orange County residents. Crews were also seen walking around and climbing the tank.

Read more: https://t.co/SvnRx6zwnl

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

UPDATE: AIR7 shows water is no longer being applied to the Garden Grove tank in crisis.

Earlier today, the chief told us this was a critical test to determine whether the tank’s temperature would remain stable on its own - without the water.

Once they get the answer to that question, they can reevaluate evacuation zones once again.

@ABC7

[OCFA @OCFireAuthority]

***INCIDENT UPDATE***

[ABC7 Eyewitness News @ABC7]

7 arrests made during Garden Grove evacuation, including 1 for looting, police chief says
https://t.co/JK1JxpGmjX

[Bianca Buono @abc7bianca]

🚨 UPDATED EVACUATION ZONE

Police say 16,000 people still remain under evacuation orders.

[OCFA @OCFireAuthority]

***UPDATED INCIDENT MAP***

Effective as of Monday, May 25 at 6pm, the red shaded area represents the newest evacuation zone, while the red outline represents the previous evacuation zone.

[Caltrans District 12 @CaltransOC]

Garden Grove Hazmat Incident:
Please follow all posted detours and direction from law enforcement.
Beach Blvd remains closed from Ball Rd to Trask Ave, as well as WB SR-22 off-ramp to Valley View St, and SR-22 off-ramps to Beach Blvd and Knott Ave in both directions.