Flag Flap Inspires Political Cartoon

"They're making a mountain out of an anthill."

Terrifying New Prediction for Killer Earthquake

Have you been creeped-out by the 'San Andreas' movie trailer? Wait until you hear the new USGS prediction.

President Obama Heading to Southern California This Week

The president's travels will disrupt local traffic.

OC Legislators Seek Constitutional Amendment Prohibiting Colleges from Banning Flags

Last week UCI students tried to ban the U.S. flag. Lawmakers are responding by supporting an amendment banning such bans at public schools.

The Death Penalty for Being Gay? A California Attorney's Serious Plan

He wants gays to “be put to death by bullets to the head or by any other convenient method.”

New OC Toll Roads Would Require Supermajority Voter Approval Under Proposed Law

State efforts to add controversial toll lanes to the 405 despite county opposition prompted a new bill aiming to block unwanted toll lanes.

Was Prop 30 A Good Deal for Students

Remind Taxpayers Why They Should Make Prop 30 Temporary Taxes Permanent?

Backers of Restrictive Teen Abortion Measure Begin Signature Drive

Supporters will begin collecting signatures to get an abortion measure on the ballot requiring parental approval for teen abortions.

Antonio Villaraigosa Rejects Calls for Senate Candidacy, Flirts with Gubernatorial Bid

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said he will not run for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat after she steps down.

Correa Concedes Supervisor's Race But Says He Will Pursue Evidence of Voter Fraud

Former state Sen. Lou Correa says it will be too costly to contest the election, but he plans to ask authorities to look into voter fraud.

Free Tax Filing - IRS Link

Don’t pay a penny for filing your 2014 tax return. Just click the link to the IRS.

White House Is Not Happy With Amendment to HR5

Amendments to Student Success Act could cut $7 billion in Title I funding and result in increased funding to Wealthy Districts like CUSD

Correa Switches Focus to Voting Place Irregularities to Keep Hope Alive for Supervisor Election

After coming in 43 votes shy of Supervisor Andrew Do, Lou Correa is looking for proof of voting problems to overturn the election results.

OC Lawmakers Mixed on Whether to Kill State's Vaccination Exemptions

Representing the epicenter of the measles outbreak and anti-vaccination voter pockets, politicians walk a fine line on vaccination policy.

Citing Voting 'Irregularities' County Supervisor Candidate Calls for Recount

County Supervisor candidate Lou Correa says he has reason to believe questionable votes could have affected the outcome of the election.

Perennial Foes Spitzer and Rackauckas Fling Charges of 'Bullying'

The DA's decision to outsource employee background checks revives rancor between DA Tony Rackauckas and Supervisor Todd Spitzer.

Recount Called for Razor-Thin Board of Supervisors Election

Former state Sen. Lou Correa is not read to concede to top vote-getter Andrew Do until their 43-vote differential is verified via a recount.

Do's Election Gives OC a Majority Asian-American Board of Supervisors

Andrew Do today defeated former state Sen. Lou Correa by 43 votes to become the newest Orange County Supervisor.

Gap Narrows in County Board of Supervisors Election Results

Andrew Do holds an 85-vote lead over former state Sen. Lou Correa with nearly 5,000 votes left to count.

County Supervisor's Race Still Too Close to Call

With thousands of ballots left to count, Andrew Do pulls 257 votes ahead of former state Sen. Lou Correa in the Board of Supervisors race.

Presidential Hopeful Marco Rubio Fundraises in Orange County

Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio will hold an "intimate roundtable" in Newport Beach today for $2,600 a person.

Two Votes Separate Orange County's Next Supervisor

With 41,767 ballots cast, two votes separate the top candidates in the County Board of Supervisors special election.

Clinton, Biden Visit OC Touting Proposal for Free Community College

Vice President Joe Biden will conclude his Southern California trip in Irvine today at a conference for patient safety and technology.

Mission Viejo Lawmaker Offer Calls President's Speech 'Tired.' But What Did You Think?

Local lawmakers reacted to the State of the Union Speech with partisan vigor, but did the president say anything that resonates with you?

Harris makes it Official - She's Running for Senator

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa, billionaire environmental activist Tom Steyer, and a host of pols are also considering bids.

Newsom Not Interested in Boxer's Senate Seat

Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that despite rumors that he could run for Barbara Boxer's seat, he has no interest in the senate.

OC Congressman Caught Making Dirty Joke in Committee

Longtime Orange County Rep. Darrell Issa couldn't resist a profane pun.

Cal Facts 2013

LAO releases Cal Facts; a series of charts and tables that summarize how CA economy and State Budget Works - Highlights Economy - Education

Outgoing Mayor Trish Kelley Delivers State of the City

Ousted by term limits, the mayor praises Mission Viejo as a city of 'character' in her farewell State of the City.

City Council Passes Watered-Down Resolution on Nuclear Waste

What to do when your town becomes a nuclear waste dump? San Clemente City Council offers a tepid response.

Election Results for County Seats: 2 New Supes and Assessor Gets the Boot

Orange County will see a changing of the guard.

REAL-TIME RESULTS: Who Will Get on Saddleback Valley School Board?

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Incumbents Booted Off Mission Viejo City Council

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Did You Vote, Mission Viejo? Prove It!

When you vote on Tuesday, show off your "I Voted" sticker with a selfie. Tag pics with #MissionViejoPatch on Instagram!

Initiative Would Prevent Police Agencies from Deporting Illegal Immigrants

Signature gathering has begun.

Principal: There Are No Plans to Shut Down Newhart Middle School

A rumor not unlike one spread last school board election is starting to spread.

Is Community Service Calling You?

The city of Mission Viejo is accepting applications from residents looking to fill vacancies on three commissions.

City of Mission Viejo was caught stealing the campaign signs of candidates challenging the incumbents.

City Staff Raul Villalobos said Assistant City Manager Keith Ratay ordered the removal of ALL POLITICAL signs from City property. BLOG

Opponents of Bag Ban Start Collecting Signatures to Overturn It

To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.

Candidates for Mission Viejo City Council to Debate-Margot Ferron

Meet the candidates for city Council. BLOG.