Expect La Paz/I-5 Slowdowns this Month

Driving down La Paz in August? Watch out for road construction!

Road Resurfacing Begins in South Mission Viejo

Workers are repaving over 100 residential streets in Mission VIejo.

A Quick Glimpse at Your Candidates

Here's a closer look at seven Mission Viejo city council candidates .

Adorable Pups Waiting for Adoption

Two dogs named after comedians are competing for the hearts of all they meet in Mission Viejo.

Engineer Pulls Papers for City Council Run

Another potential candidate considers running for city council this November, leaving a possible seven people to fight for two council seats.

Upgrade Substation in Rancho Mission Viejo, SJC Leaders Say

Officials in San Juan Capistrano say the ranch is a much better place for an expanded SDG&E substation than 1 mile from that city's historic downtown.

Alicia Offramp Closed for 1 Extra Day

A freeway offramp at Alicia north will be closed until 5 a.m. Tuesday after a concrete pump broke down.

Update: What's Up With the Marguerite Tennis Center?

The Marguerite Tennis Center is close to completion, but not quite finished according to the city.

Rents May Rise Without Redevelopment, Builder Says

Removal of funding for low-income housing projects could increase demand for rental units, developer says.

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Mayor, City Win OC Tax Award

Mission Viejo and Mayor Frank Ury win a "rose" from a taxpayer advocacy group for the "Improve Don't Move" home improvement plan.

5 Candidates Planning City Council Run

Who will spend your tax money after the November election?

Mission Viejo Won’t Join State Move Allowing Less Transparent Government

Aiming to save money, lawmakers halted Brown Act rules on meeting notices, closed-session reports.

City Will Use Courts to Slow State Money Grab

Mission Viejo calls state requirements to hand over redevelopment money "draconian and irrational."

City Rejects State Fire Safety Maps

Mission Viejo officials create a "Special Fire Protection Area" designed to protect homeowners from insurance rate hikes.

City Council Votes to Allow Larger Real Estate Signs

Officials decide Monday to increase the maximum size from four square feet to 16 square feet.

Council Set to Vote on Fire Safety Maps Tonight

Officials could decide to create a Special Protection Area in the city, intended to ease residents' concerns about possible homeowner insurance rate hikes.

What's Your Reaction to Supreme Court's Obamacare Ruling?

What do you think about the decision—will it impact you and how? Did you favor or oppose the Affordable Care Act approved by Congress?

Hospitals Need Public Money, Says Hospital Rep

A regional business advocacy group that favors extending the 241 toll road and reopening the San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station held its monthly meeting Friday morning.

Capo's $50M Deficit Discussed by Republicans Thursday

Ellen Addonizio will be guest speaker when the Saddleback Republican Assembly next meets

2012 General Election Guide

The candidates, incumbents and issues that will be affecting Mission Viejo and the county.

Great Park Cuts PR Contract to $900,000

That's down from as much as $1.5 million a year, and doesn't include money paid to its in-house PR staff.

'Birther' Orly Taitz Suspects Fraud in Her Defeat

The U.S. Senate candidate says rigged voting machines may be to blame for her primary loss against incumbent Dianne Feinstein and challenger Elizabeth Emken.

Irvine Mayor to Square Off with Incumbent

Sukhee Kang says one of his biggest challenges is becoming known outside of Irvine. He's running for a seat in the U.S. Congress.

Congressman John Campbell Preps for November

Campbell has served California since 2005, but this is his first election in the newly drawn District 45.

Tea Party-Supported Webb Bumped from Ballot

John Webb collected about 15 percent of the vote, but not enough to face incumbent Republican John Campbell in the November election for U.S. Congress.

'Realist' Corbett Relaxes During Primary Drubbing

"I've got a hell of a mountain to climb here," admits Democratic challenger to Republican Assemblywoman Diane Harkey.

Empty Booths, But Big Voter Turnout in Northwest Mission Viejo

Poll workers say mail-in ballots helped boost Northwest Mission Viejo's voter turnout in two precincts.

John Campbell, Sukhee Kang take early lead in Congress Race

Incumbent Congressman John Campbell is up against Irvine Mayor Sukhee Kang.

Live 2012 Election Results

Watch the returns for congressional, legislative, state and Orange County races affecting Mission Viejo in the June 2012 California primary.

Latest Results for 45th U.S. Congressional District, with Candidates John Campbell, Sukhee Kang and John Webb.

Live results from Orange County.

City Balks at Electronic Sign Request

Kaleidoscope wanted big electronic signs overlooking the freeway, but the City Council indicated they would not support the idea.

Candidate Bio: Sukhee Kang

Sukhee Kang is taking on John Campbell for the 45th Congressional District.

Orly Taitz: How She's Paying for Senate Bid

Nicknamed "Queen of the Birthers" in the popular press, Orange County's Orly Taitz is challenging Dianne Feinstein for her seat in the U.S. Senate.

Candidate Bio: James Corbett

James Corbett, a Democrat, is challenging Republican Diane Harkey for her seat in the state assembly.

Candidate Bio: John Webb

Find out who's on your primary election ballot.

Candidate Bio: John Campbell

Find out who's on the 2012 primary election ballot in Mission Viejo.

O.C. Councilman Accused of Being Deadbeat Dad

A north Orange County councilman is charged with lying on state forms to avoid child support.

Poll Results: Readers Oppose Shooting Rabbits

Councilman Dave Leckness says rabbit extermination is necessary in two Mission Viejo senior communities.

Poll: Should Rabbits be Shot in Mission Viejo?

Exterminators can still shoot rabbits following unanimous approval from the city council.