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 wants his 43-vote differential with top vote-getter Andrew Do 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.

Rancho Santa Margarita Lawmaker 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.

Boxer Won't Seek Reelection

Sen. Barbara Boxer announced that she will not seek reelection in 2016 after 24 years as a liberal leader in Congress.

Bag Ban Opponents Submit Petition to Overturn Law

Opponents of a pending ban on plastic bags in California submitted more than 800,000 signatures seeking a referendum on the ban.

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

City Council Passes Watered-Down Resolution on Nuclear Waste

What to do when your city 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 Win a Seat on RSM City Council?

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Rancho Santa Margarita Voters Defeat Measure Z

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Did You Vote, Rancho Santa Margarita? Prove It!

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

$200,000.00 City Council Race... BLOG

Is it a good idea to vote for a slate of candidates?

Initiative Would Prevent Police Agencies from Deporting Illegal Immigrants

Signature gathering has begun.

Candidate FORUM Set for RSM

Save your vote until you attend the RSM City Council open forum on Thursday, October 30th at the Bell Tower Community Center. BLOG

Yes, we can talk....

Yes, there will be a forum where all candidates are invited to speak with the citizens of RSM. BLOG

Can we just talk?

Would you like to meet with your City Council Candidates? 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.

New Law: 'A Toy Should Look Like a Toy and Not a Lethal Weapon'

The Imitation Firearms Safety Act aims to curb the use of replica guns that look like the real deal.

California Becomes First State to Ban Plastic Bags

The law will start to take effect in July 2015.

Meet the Candidates Running for Your Community College District

Two forums as scheduled for next week so you can hear from those running for South Orange County Community College District.

New Law Protects Service Dogs When Attacked

"[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.

New License Plate Will Fund Mammograms

The Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness plate will fund the “Every Woman Counts” program.

Nonprofit Parks Group Says Survey Shows Few Want Toll Road Connector

The California State Parks Foundation conducted 402 phone interviews with registered voters county-wide over five days in August.

Bid to Split California into 6 States Fails to Qualify for Ballot

Venture capitalist Tim Draper isn't ready to give up, though.

'Yes Means Yes' Bill Headed to Governor's Desk

The governor has until Sept. 30 to veto the bill or sign it.

Consumers Bearing Too Much Financial Burden in Shutting Down SONGS, Agency Says

A PUC commissioner demands modifications to a proposed settlement between utilities and ratepayers groups.

Bill to Reduce Cell Phone Robberies Signed into Law

The 'Cell Phone Kill Switch Bill' is meant to keep help keep smartphone owners from being mugged or robbed for their phones.

Legislation to Create O.C.'s First Veterans Cemetery Headed to Governor's Desk

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.

Annual Period to Appeal Property Tax Bills is Underway

Taxpayers wishing to appeal their assessed values need to file an Application for Changed Assessment with Orange County by Sept. 15

Developer of Former Nissan Dealership to Put Plans Before the Voters in November

The City Council voted to place the measure on the ballot at its Wednesday meeting.