The valedictorian who once slept in a closet will soon meet the president of the United States.
During overnight I-5 Freeway closures Friday and Saturday, six massive jackhammers methodically crushed the south bridge over the freeway.
The five Republican candidates who have officially announced their bids for office were required to submit their first round of campaign finance disclosures this week.
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Those at the Wednesday meeting say the city's ad hoc housing committee is putting to rest plans for apartments on 4 Orion.
Find out how three council members reacted to an unprecedented meeting about very-high-density zoning.
City Manager Mark Pulone spoke about the city's thriving business community and fund reserves at the South OC Regional Chamber of Commerce meeting Friday.
The public is invited to take a first-person look at the suggested site of a high-density apartment complex near Aliso Viejo Christian School.
The grand jury blames a "disturbing pattern" of tolerance for sexual harassment in county departments for last year's sex assault scandal. County leaders fire back at the grand jury for being "intellectually lazy."
Over 120 residents gathered for a workshop on a planned high-density housing rezoning near Aliso Viejo Christian School.
County officials say they are considering whether to charge the two Trabuco Canyon hikers, who got lost over Easter weekend, $160,000 for the search and rescue costs.
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Rep. Dana Rohrabacher introduced a bill Friday to stop law enforcement from prosecuting federal marijuana laws in states that allow its use.
Mayor Carmen Cave lays out the city's economic development plans.
The U.S. Supreme Court is poised to hear arguments on Proposition 8, the ban on same-sex marriage. Aliso Viejo was one of the few Orange County communities to oppose the ban.
The Aliso Viejo City Council will vote Wednesday on the Green Cities Initiative.
The City Council will vote on the Green Cities Initiative Wednesday night.
Making Aliso Viejo a greener city is great, says new Councilman Ross Chun, so long as businesses have a choice.
Mayor Carmen Cave showed her support for same-sex marriage in a pledge.
California accuses OC officials of going rogue with $146 million in tax withholdings. The county says the state is using an unfair tax formula. If OC loses in court, 10 percent budget cuts are planned.
Shower forecasts spur Aliso Viejo to delay the annual event by one week.
In his State of the State address Thursday morning, Jerry Brown also calls for a measure to improve California's water supply.
Aliso Viejo drops maximum speeds on 10 stretches of road around town.
City Council debates whether parking is adequate at the heart of Aliso Viejo's business center. Other improvements suggested.
Things looked iffy for a while for Nelson, whose demeanor reportedly had rubbed some people the wrong way. But the vote wound up unanimous. Patricia Bates was chosen vice chair.