LA and SF Assemblymen to Swap Places This Week

What started out as "trash talk" between assemblymen evolved into a "walk a mile in my shoes" exercise.

Legalized Marijuana In CA Demands Heavy Regulation, New Report Says

Blue Ribbon Commission examined such policy issues as public safety and tax revenues if legalization initiative is placed on ballot.

Sanctuary City Status Could Cost Los Angeles Millions

A bill in Congress would cut federal funding because of LA's failure to uphold federal law. The loss this year would have been $800 million.

Bad Roads Cost Local Drivers Over $1,000 a Year

Potholes aren't just annoying, they take a toll on tires, alignments, and gas mileage. And guess where we're ranked nationally.

SoCal Road Closures for Vice Presidential Motorcade

Vice President Joe Biden is making a two day visit. It could impact your drive.

Major Ruling For Divorcing Spouses On 'Legal Separation' From CA High Court

An estranged, divorcing couple must live separately to claim separate property -- including income.

New Legislation Would Allow the Shoot-down of Drones Over Wildfires

Companion legislation would increase fines and authorize jail time for unauthorized use of drone over wildfires.

"Hills Bandit" Not Sentenced, As Planned

He admitted to bank robberies from Laguna Niguel to Santa Barbara.

OC Representatives Critical of Iranian Nuclear Deal

While sharply divided along party lines, most OC political leaders condemned the President's deal with Iran.

EDD Launches New Service to Manage Unemployment Claims

UI Online will be available 24 hours and on also on smartphones and tablets.

E-Cigarette Bill Heads To State Capitol Today

SB 140 seeks to have e-cigs regulated as tobacco products and subject to California's smoke-free laws.

DA's Office Reconsidering Use of Jailhouse Informants

This traces back to the removal of the DA's Office from trying a murder case.

Nighttime Construction to Jam 5 Freeway

The freeway will be reduced to one lane in both directions as part of Caltrans' Ocean View Rehab Project .

Will Same-Sex Marriage be a Boost to the Wedding Business?

Did the Supreme Court save the livelihoods of wedding workers?

Grand Jury Takes on Court Ticket-Fixing Scandal

A federal grand jury will hear testimony that an OC court clerk allegedly took bribes to fix drunk driving and traffic tickets.

Dim the Lights, Rancho Santa Margarita! Heat Triggers 2-Day Flex Alert

A flex alert calling people to cut back on electricity has been issued due to the hot weather.

Republican Presidential Candidate Marco Rubio to Fundraise in OC Today

Sen. Marco Rubio will hold an Irvine reception tonight in his bid to become the nation's first Latino president.

OC Celebrates Marriage Equality with Rally

A series of rallies from West Hollywood to Long Beach, will mark this historic day that brought marriage equality to the United States.

Same Sex Marriage Opponents Urge Defiance

Catholic Church leaders and opponents of same-sex marriage slam the court's historic ruling establishing the right to same-sex marriage.

California Death By Pensions

Voter Empowerment Act: Cities Will Need Voter Approval To Continue Offering Pensions Beyond 2019 -

Republican Presidential Hopeful Carly Fiorina to Fundraise in OC Today

Former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina will greet supporters at a $2,700 per plate dinner fundraiser in Laguna Beach.

Measure Sanctioning Murder of Gays Is 'Unconstitutional' Waste of Time, Judge Rules

An OC attorney's proposed ballot measure sanction the murder of gays and lesbians doesn't have to be taken seriously, a judge rules.

Why Did Obama Drop the N-Word During SoCal Podcast?

During Marc Maron’s “WTF” podcast Obama spoke about the legacy of racism. The ensuing uproar is a 'sad' commentary on the media, says Maron.

Poor Conditions, Disease Plague OC Animal Shelter, Grand Jury Finds

A grand jury report slams conditions for employees and animals at the Orange County Animal Shelter.

President Obama and Presidential Hopeful Hillary Clinton Hold Dueling OC/LA Fundraisers

Both the presidential hopeful and President Barack Obama will be traversing the Orange and LA County areas to fundraise today.

Presidential Hopeful Rand Paul to Address OC Republicans

Kentucky Sen. Rand Paul will be the keynote speaker at tonight's Republican Party of Orange County’s annual Flag Day dinner.

On 'Spaceship Earth' We Need 'Elegant' Conservation, Says Governor

Technology and lifestyle changes will get California through the drought and into a post global warming era, the Governor said at USC.

Former Lake Forest City Leader Admits to Stockpiling Child Porn

A plea deal reached Friday gives a former Lake Forest commissioner probation for possessing 160 videos featuring child pornography.

President Brown? Effort Afoot to Establish California's Nationhood

Citing California's economic might and progressivism, initiative backers want the state to achieve nationhood or something close to it.

Prepare for 2017 Social Security Cuts

As the Social Security retirement age increases, other cuts are taking place that could seriously impact your lifetime benefit.

California Has Received $6 Billion in Unexpected Tax Revenue

So Why Is It Necessary To Give Local Governments the Power to Tax Residents More?

Deadline Approaching for IRS Grants

The grants are for organizations that help the elderly and poor prepare their taxes.

UC Financial Aid For Out-Of-State Students

Out of State Students Attend UC Schools For Less Than It Would Cost A California Student

Rep. Loretta Sanchez Apologizes for Offensive Joke at Democratic Party Convention in OC

The gaffe marks an early stumble in the Congresswoman's bid for Barbara Boxer's senate seat..

Team Sent to Probe Wreckage of Camp Pendleton Helicopter Found in Quake Ravaged Nepal

There was no immediate word on whether bodies found were those of Marines or soldiers.

OC's Loretta Sanchez Aims to Become First Latina Senator

Rep. Loretta Sanchez announced plans to run for retiring Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat in the U.S. Senate.

Amid Rumors of Senate Run, Loretta Sanchez to Make Major Announcement

After denying plans to enter the race to succeed Sen. Barbara Boxer, Rep. Loretta Sanchez will make a "significant political announcement."

Embattled Judge Responds to Uproar over Reduced Sentence for Toddler Rapist

Judge M. Marc Kelly responds to critics trying to recall him over decision to shave 15 years from child rapist's sentence.

Feeling Flush, County Pays Debts, Funds New Projects

The county's $5.8 billion spending plan represents the first time since the recession that the county has budgeted for deferred projects.

OC Attorney Drives Initiative to End Alimony in California

Motivated by his own divorce, an OC man has until November to obtain 365,880 valid signatures to get a measure to end alimony on the ballot.