Anaheim Daily Local Headlines: Police claim filed, SR-91 weekend closure, Ducks rally
Anaheim, CA – February 28, 2026 – Police shooting claim, weekend freeway closure, Ducks surge, and campus board updates in today’s local brief.
Top local headlines
Family files claim over 2025 officer-involved shooting
Anaheim resident Rudy Martinez was shot and later died after a September 15, 2025 encounter near John Marshall Elementary School, according to reports tied to a new claim filed against the city. Attorneys for the family say Martinez was in a mental health crisis and argue the officer should have used non-lethal options or brought in specialized support. City officials said the situation unfolded quickly near a school in session and that the officer faced an immediate threat.
SR-91 project sets a 55-hour weekend closure affecting Anaheim-area drivers
Transportation officials are warning drivers to plan ahead for a 55-hour closure window starting as early as 9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27 and running to about 4 a.m. Monday, March 2, tied to work at the SR-91 and Lakeview Avenue interchange. Along with ramp and lane closures, Lakeview Avenue is scheduled for a full closure as early as 6 p.m. Sunday, March 1. Expect detours, slower local streets, and extra time if you use SR-91 to move between Anaheim, Orange and points east.
Ducks rally past Edmonton at Honda Center
The Ducks grabbed attention midweek with a 6-5 comeback win over the Oilers, scoring four times in the third period and getting the late go-ahead goal in the final minutes. The result extended a strong stretch at home and kept the team’s late-season push moving during a long homestand in Anaheim.
Anaheim campus: trustees highlight accessibility and student support
The North Orange County Community College District posted highlights from its Feb. 24 meeting held at the Anaheim Campus board room. Updates included work to strengthen digital accessibility to meet WCAG 2.1 standards, a focus on budget stewardship, and continued efforts around student success. District leaders also noted recent Anaheim-campus events and promoted upcoming career and community programming in early March.
Looking ahead: BlizzCon’s Community Night contests return to Anaheim
Blizzard’s Community Night contests are slated for Sept. 12, 2026 at the Anaheim Convention Center, with categories that include cosplay, art, short film and talent. The company said entries are due by May 15, 2026, and winners will share cash prizes.
Sources
- https://www.cbsnews.com/losangeles/news/family-demands-justice-for-man-killed-by-anaheim-police-officer/
- https://www.octa.net/news/news-releases/significant-progress-underway-on-sr-91-improvement-project
- https://www.nhl.com/ducks/video/edm-at-ana-recap-6389946719112
- https://www.nocccd.edu/board-meeting-highlights/NOCCCD-Board-Meeting-Highlights-for-February-24-2026
- https://news.blizzard.com/en-us/article/24261469/get-ready-for-blizzcon-2026-community-night
