California Lawmakers Push for Gun Control in Wake of Orlando Attack

"What we are trying to do in California is lead the way."

California Democratic Primary 2016 Results: Clinton Dominates

California voters gave victory to Hillary Clinton, the nation's first woman to lead a major party ticket.

OC's Largest City Looks to Denounce Donald Trump

The resolution aims to "condemn the divisive rhetoric of presidential candidate Donald Trump as contrary" to California's principals.

County Approves $35 Million Plan to Replace Lambasted Animal Shelter

Cities like Rancho Santa Margarita could choose to pay extra for no-kill options at the Tustin shelter, said County Supervisor Shawn Nelson

Rancho Santa Margarita's Top Democratic Presidential Campaign Contributors

See who is contributing to Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders in Rancho Santa Margarita.

South County Supervisor Takes Charge

As the county's new chairwoman, Supervisor Lisa Bartlett plans to focus on homelessness and a new animal shelter.

Time Running Out to Recall Judge

M. Marc Kelly reduced a sentence of a man who sodomized a 3-year-old relative; deadline to sign petition is 5 p.m., but may be lost cause.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

Early Quake Warning System for West Coast? Funding Bill Headed for Vote

The early warning system could give residents a few more seconds of notice of an impending earthquake.

California's Secret Tax

Fundraising For Core Educational Programs

Bus Routes Serving South Orange County Face Cuts

County officials are looking at service and route cuts to combat a dramatic decline in ridership.

Tunnel to Riverside? Toll Lanes on All Freeways?

A think tank has offered a $700 billion solution to OC's traffic woes, eschewing rail for extensive toll roads and massive tunnels.

Judge Reverses Order: Karma Will Live!

A condemned wolf-husky hybrid has been granted a reprieve after residents and county leaders rallied to save it,

Divided Board of Supervisors Makes Last Effort to Spare Condemned Wolf-Dog

The Orange County Board of Supervisors voted to ask a judge to spare a wolf hybrid deemed dangerous by animal control.

Initiative Seeks to Tax Wealthy Homeowners to Fund Programs for the Poor

The Secretary of State approved a signature gathering process for a measure that would tax homes worth more than $3 million.

Meet the Girl Who Became the Face of Immigration Reform with a Kiss from the Pope

The five-year-old Southern California girl was chosen to represent millions of families living in limbo.

County Supervisor Fails in Effort to Spare Wolf-Dog from Euthanization

County Supervisor Todd Spitzer failed in his bid to save a family's wolf-husky hybrid from being put down.

Are California Republican Voters Fed Up with Donald Trump's Antics?

Candid interviews with several Republican voters after the GOP debate seem to suggest so.

Republicans to Tackle Foreign Police at State GOP Convention in OC

House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Rep. Ed Royce Former and U.S. Ambassador to the United Nations John Bolton to speak.

Biden Slams Republican Leaders During OC Visit

While speaking at the Solar Power International Conference Vice President Joe Biden mocks Republicans as climate change deniers.

Republican Debate at Reagan Library

Candidates gather at Reagan Library in Simi Valley to take another step toward determining Republican presidential nominee.

California Nationhood? Process Begins Today

Supporters of a California initiative that would make the state its own nation can begin hitting you up for signatures for its petition.

OC's Loretta Sanchez Trails Kamala Harris in Senate Bid

With the primary nearly a year off, the state attorney general is polling with a 9 percent lead over the Orange County Congresswoman.

Senate Approves Vaccination Requirement for Day Care Workers

All day care workers in California would be required to get vaccinated if Gov. Brown signs a new law passed by the senate.

Permit Blunder Cancels Mosquito Aerial Spraying Over Fountain Valley

A county contractor failed to get a permit for spraying, ending the aerial campaign as the spread of West Nile Virus skyrockets in OC.

Southbound 5 Freeway to Close Overnight

Expect delays heading south on the I-5 freeway as all southbound lanes will be closed for lane restriping.

It's Official! Los Angeles is U.S. Choice for 2024 Olympics

The U.S. Olympic Committee formally chose LA as the nation's bid for the 2024 Olympics moments after the City Council voted to host.

Think You're Smarter Than the Government? Prove It and Win $25,000

Put on your thinking caps! Three California agencies are holding "$25K Find A New Way" innovation contests.

OC Judge Triggers Potential End to State's Death Penalty

The Court of Appeals is reviewing a ruling by a judge in Orange County that the system is so “dysfunctional” it's cruel and unusual.

Students Don't Matter ... But The California Air Resource Board Does

Withholding Educational Opportunity from Students to Pay For High Speed Rail and the California Air Resources Board

Drought Radio Station Will Help You Time Your Showers

The new “Water Lovers Station” on Pandora includes 100 five-minute songs to help you keep your showers short.

Push Underway To End Hazardous Chemical Use At CA Nail Salons

For employees' and customers' well-being, nail salons need to use safer products and improve ventilation, officials say.

RSM Legislator Authors Stiff Law Against Flying Drones Over Fires

Sen. Patricia Bates is proposing to make flying a drone over wildfires a crime punishable by jail time and steep fines.

Governor Signs Bill Banning Grand Jury Investigation of Police-Related Deaths

The governor said he signed the bill to bring the proceedings into the public eye.

GOP Presidential Candidate Takes Aim at California's Vaccination Law

Criticizing the state's new mandatory vaccination law, Carly Fiorina is quoted, saying, “California is wrong on most everything, honestly."

California's New Education Funding Law Is Written To Redistribute Wealth Not Educate Students

Academic Performance is Plummeting At CUSD Because Of A Lack Of Adequate Funding

Taxpayers to Pay for Murderer's Sex Change Operation

Rodney Quine was convicted of first-degree murder, kidnapping and robbery.

Presidential Candidate Bernie Sanders Speaking in LA Tonight

This concludes a West Coast swing that began in Seattle.

Booze By Mail? It Could Happen

A Bay Area congresswoman is proposing the repeal of a Prohibition-era ban shipping alcohol through the mail.

Ugly Allegations Against Katy Perry Real Estate Opponent

The archdiocese accuses Dana Hollister of "elder abuse" because of the paltry sum the nuns have received for their $10 million property.