Lt. Gov. Gavin Newsom announced that despite rumors that he could run for Barbara Boxer's seat, he has no interest in the senate.
Opponents of a pending ban on plastic bags in California submitted more than 800,000 signatures seeking a referendum on the ban.
Longtime Orange County Rep. Darrell Issa couldn't resist a profane pun.
What to do when your city becomes a nuclear waste dump? San Clemente City Council offers a tepid response.
Orange County will see a changing of the guard.
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Signature gathering has begun.
To be successful, the effort needs the signatures of 504,760 registered voters by Dec. 29 to qualify for the ballot.
The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.
The agreement is good for 21 years while also allowing more flights and passengers beginning a dozen years from now.
The law will start to take effect in July 2015.
"[W]hen the dog is injured it is akin to having one’s own body compromised.” Now, owners of attacked guide dogs are eligible for assistance.
The bill appropriates $500K for the state Department of Veterans Affairs to complete preliminary design work.
The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program.
However, it stops short of favoring largely symbolic proposal to oppose a state plan to add two toll lanes to the freeway.
NO MORE DEVELOPMENT IN NEWPORT BEACH "PERIOD"
Opponents say the added development will significantly increase traffic on PCH and major intersections.
Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.
Only in Newport Beach, right?
The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.
A PUC commissioner demands modifications to a proposed settlement between utilities and ratepayers groups.
The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.
The bill appropriates $500,000 for the Department of Veterans Affairs for a study on planning for the cemetery at the Great Park in Irvine.
A newcomer has offered to lower its profit margin to get its foot in the Orange County door. Some are skeptical.
Taxpayers wishing to appeal their assessed values need to file an Application for Changed Assessment with Orange County by Sept. 15
Todd Spitzer said it was unfair to attribute prosecutorial misconduct on a stressed budget.
Ineffective Leadership.
In Orange County, sheriff's deputies will pay 14 to 20 percent of their salary toward pension benefits, which is "substantially higher" than what other county employees pay.
A watchdog's dream? The author of the original "Time Is Now, Clean Up Politics" law passed in 1991 says no.
The county intends to buy warehouse space at 1217 E. Normandy Place in Santa Ana as part of its 10-year plan to end homelessness.
Nominating papers are available, starting Monday.
The Newport Beach City Council places a moratorium on the activity so city staffers can study its safety and appropriateness.
The leader of the county's largest union representing public employees made multiple outbursts during the meeting.
Owners have until June 30 to settle their bills before the properties are auctioned off.
Orange County District Attorney Tony Rackauckas easily fended off re-election challenges.
The Orange County Health Care Agency is supposed to present to the board by July 22 a plan for color-coded signs.
The South Coast Air Quality Management District issued a warning for residents from San Clemente to Malibu.