South County Cities Dismissed From Santa Ana Homeless Lawsuit

One week ago, the city of Santa Ana filed a lawsuit against Dana Point, San Clemente, and San Juan Capistrano for homeless related issues.

Affordable Housing Grants Awarded To 3 South Orange County Towns

Aliso Viejo, Dana Point, and Rancho Santa Margarita will each receive planning grants to develop affordable housing in their cities.

State Slams Feds' Proposal To Circumvent Predatory Lending Rules

New proposal would allow predatory lenders to set their own excessive interest rates, contrary to state law. 19 states are fighting back

State Files Suit Over Feds’ Fracking Plan

Attorney General calls Trump Admin decision “half-baked”; says plan “isn’t just misguided, it’s downright dangerous.”

AG Criticizes EPA Over Pesticide Approval

Attorney General slams EPA for skipping full risk assessment of Flonicamid; refusing to consider negative health, environmental data

California Slams ‘LNG by Rail’ Proposal

Attorney General : Trump Admin proposal allowing LNG movement by rail is unlawful, dangerous

Attorney General Blasts New Asylum Proposal

AG Becerra leads coalition fighting latest Federal proposal to undermine asylum-seeker rights. California holds 20% of pending asylum cases

CA Bill Would Make Sending Unwanted Nude Photos A Crime

The bill was introduced by Sen. Ling Ling Chang, who said "cyber flashing" has affected women throughout her district.

California Joins Suit Against Big Oil Over Climate Change

Attorney General leads coalition supporting Rhode Island. Claims oil companies must be held accountable for the costs of climate change.

California Fights To Protect ‘Temporary Protected Status’ Holders

Attorney General leads national coalition in effort to safeguard Haitian TPS holders. Humanitarian program under attack from Trump admin.

2 Mater Dei High School Alumnae Sue Diocese Of Orange

A man and woman have filed lawsuits alleging that they are both victims of sexual abuse at the hands of a former counselor and principal.

California Joins Fight To Defend Women’s Access to Birth Control

Attorney General files amicus brief defending ACA’s contraceptive mandate, challenges Trump Admin’s refusal to defend it

Anaheim Council OKs Deal To Keep Angels, Purchase Stadium

The deal is expected to keep the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim through at least 2050.

California Joins Lawsuit Against Fed’s Repeal of Clean Water Rule

Suit filed today contends the Trump Administration is attempting to exclude waterways from protection and dismantle pollution controls.

California Leads Fight To Protect Asylum-Seeker Rights

Attorney General leads multistate coalition against Trump Admin efforts to undermine the asylum-seeker process.

State Leads Coalition To Defend Native American Children's Rights

CA Attorney General leads bipartisan coalition seeking to defend child, family and tribal rights under the Indian Child Welfare Act

Supreme Court Declines Request To Criminalize Homeless Camping

SCOTUS declines to review appeal in ‘Boise’ case. Appellants had sought to outlaw homeless’ right to rest in public.

Impeachment Rallies Planned For Tuesday Across Orange County

Tuesday afternoon and evening's pro-impeachment events coincide with hundreds of demonstrations scheduled across the U.S.

California Joins Fight To Protect Tongass Forest

Attorney General leads coalition against Fed’s attempt to weaken Alaska’s Tongass National Forest protections

State Files Brief To Defend Refugees

Attorney General leads multi-state amicus brief challenging Trump admin’s attempt to change refugee resettlement process

Fight Or Switch? 1 CA Republican Legislator Ditches GOP, 1 Gets Primaried

Two moderate CA legislators — Chad Mayes (San Bernardino) and Tyler Diep (Orange County) — take opposite tacks to keep their jobs.

State Condemns Trump Admin Decision to Impose Fracking

Attorney General Becerra issues statement condemning BLM decision to open California’s public lands to oil and gas drilling.

AG Comments After Northern CA Court Finds Against Trump Admin

AG Becerra Responds to Federal Court Order Finding Trump Admin’s Diversion of Military Funds for Border Wall Unlawful.

State Pushes Back Against Fed Proposal Threatening Worker Tips

Attorney General joins opposition to a threatened relaxation of tip laws that could decimate pay.

CA Joins Coalition Opposing Federal Threat To Overtime Pay

Attorney General Becerra joins multi-state coalition opposing new federal proposal that could force low-wage workers to work longer for less

Public Meeting Re Long-Range Housing/Mobility Plan Set For Monday

25-year ‘visioning’ plan Connect SoCal looks to balance future mobility/housing needs with economic, environmental and public health goals

Attorney General Joins Amicus Brief Defending Student Rights

Brief was filed by a coalition of 23 State AGs fighting to ensure transgender students can use restrooms in line with their gender identity

Family Of Choke-Hold Victim Awarded $13.2 Million In Damages

The victim, placed in a choke-hold during his arrest, died eight days after his struggle with police from complications of asphyxia.

OC Supes Vote To Update AB109, Change Violent Crime Laws

The public would be shocked to learn what Sacramento deems not violent, Supe Don Wagner said. This new initiative will change that.

Willowick Golf Course Sale Blocked By Lawsuit

A union-backed advocacy group filed a lawsuit against Santa Ana and Garden Grove in an attempt to stop the proposed sale of the course.

It’s Personal: Orange County GOP Lawmaker Breaks Silence On Trump Immigration Policy

Assemblyman Tyler Diep, from Vietnam, took umbrage when President Trump announced plans to restrict immigrants who accept public assistance.

Orange County, Once A GOP Stronghold, Officially Goes To The Dems

It's official: Democrats now outnumber Republicans in voter registration in what once was the heart of the California GOP.

Homeless Lawsuits End, Working Model For California Emerges

New county-enforced nuisance laws, zonally — one zone allowing immediate arrests, the other would provide outreach and services to homeless.

Reps At Newport Beach Women’s Democratic Club July 22nd Meeting

US Congressman Harley Rouda and State Assemblywoman Cottie Petrie-Norris will attend the Newport Beach Women's Democratic Club meeting.

State May Push CA Cities, Counties To Draw 'Fairer' Districts

Rhonda Shader, mayor of Placentia, is tired of looking at maps of her north Orange County town.

Public Servants Earn Big Bucks In Orange County

Over 100 southland city workers earn over $500,000 a year. Which government jobs made the most money?

Orange County Supes Tentatively OK $6.8 Billion Budget

Orange County supervisors are supporting a proposed $6.8 billion spending plan for 2019-20, including more spending for homeless programs.

Avenatti Hires Prominent OC Attorney For Embezzlement, Fraud Case

Embattled, high profile attorney Michael Avenatti has hired one of Orange County's most well-known litigators to represent him.

Post Office Renamed For Fallen Orange County Soldier

The Orange Post Office was renamed to the Specialist Trevor A. Win'E Post Office, honoring the soldier and his family for their sacrifice.

Umberg’s Climate Plan Passes Committee On Natural Resources

Senate Bill 576 will coordinate efforts to deal with potential coastline disasters brought on by climate change and rising sea levels.