Activists Put Judge on Notice that They Intend to Oust Him for Showing Mercy to Toddler Rapist

Activists attempted to serve Judge M. Marc Kelly legal papers, announcing their intent to seek a recall election.

$10,000 Fines For Water Wasters? Governor Proposes Drastic Measures Amid Drought

If Gov. Jerry Brown gets his way, water wasters could have pay $10,000 fines for each violation.

El Portal Renamed for Richard Reese

“He’s truly the heart and soul of this community."

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County Supervisors Rebuke Judge for Going Easy on Toddler Rapist

The Board called on Judge M. Marc Kelly to resign for shaving 15 years from the mandatory sentence for a man who sodomized a three-year-old.

LAUSD Teachers to get 10% Pay Hike Over 3 years

Teachers claimed they had not received a pay increase in 8 years ignoring automatic "Step and Column Salary Increases" of 3.5% - 4% a year

Water for 174,301 people or Water For 6 fish

California Has Lost Its Collective Mind

DA Appeals Shortened Sentence for Toddler Rapist as Attorneys Rally Around Judge Behind Controversial Ruling

District Attorney Tony Rackauckas appealed a judge's decision to shave 15 years from the mandatory sentence of a man who raped a girl, 3.

OC Leaders Back Off Effort to Oust Judge for Toddler Rapist Leniency

Amid protests from attorneys, OC Supervisors postponed a resolution calling for the resignation of a judge who went easy on a child rapist.

Californians Hold Optimistic View on Future of Race Relations, Survey Finds

Californians believe that police are tougher on minorities, especially blacks. But most believe the state is headed in the right direction.

Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Hold OC Fundraiser

Three days after declaring his candidacy, Sen. Rand Paul heads to Newport Beach for $10,400 per person fundraiser.

Presidential Candidate Rand Paul to Hold OC Fundraiser

Three days after declaring his candidacy, Sen. Rand Paul heads to Newport Beach for $10,400 per person fundraiser.

Change.org Petition to Oust Judge Gathers 50,000 Signatures, Still Going

“As a victim of child molestation myself, reading… (this) has made me sick to my stomach.”

Congressman Issa Uninformed about San Onofre Issues

Darrell Issa speaks (and misspeaks) at Town Hall about his own nuclear waste dump

County Supervisors to Call for Judge in Controversial Child Rapist Case to Step Down

Three County Supervisors will hold a press conference today, calling on Judge M. Marc Kelly to resign because of a controversial ruling.

California's Democratic Law Makers Introduce 10 Bills to Expand Benefits For Illegal Immigrants

Wealthy Suburban School Districts Foot The Bill

Derailment to Cause Metrolink Delays Today

A freight train derailment in Yorba Linda is expected to cause delays to service throughout OC.

Time to Skip Showers, Rancho Santa Margarita. Governor Orders Mandatory Water Restrictions

California's worst drought and snowpack on record has prompted Gov. Jerry Brown to order all cities to cut water use by 25 percent.

OC Bar Association Rebukes Prosecutors for Apparent Campaign to Intimidate Judge in Mass Murder Trial

The association is criticizing prosecutors for appearing to boycott a for judge ruling against them in OC's highest profile case.

Attorney General Seeks to Block 'Utterly Reprehensible' OC Initiative Allowing the Killing of Gays

The ‘Sodomite Suppression Act,’ an initiative by a Huntington Beach attorney to kill homosexuals, prompts outrage and counter legislation.

Got $25,000? You Could Attend a Reception at Jeb Bush's OC Fundraiser

Former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush will hold a $25,000 per person fundraiser next week at Newport Beach’s Pacific Club.

Stay Calm, Rancho Santa Margarita : It's Only a Test of the Tsunami Warning System

Agencies will test the tsunami warning broadcast system Wednesday, but people with their TVs on mute, might not know it's just a test.

$ 1 Billion Needed to Tackle Threat Posed by Drought, Governor Says

With no end in site, the state needs to buckle down for short-term and long-term solutions to survive this drought, state leaders say.

Governor to Ask for $1Billion in Emergency Drought Aid

As California enters its fourth year of drought, the governor seeks emergency aid, and threats of tightened water restrictions loom.

California "Has Only About One Year of Water Supply Left in its Reservoirs"

Following dire warning by NASA water scientist, state imposes tougher restrictions.

Petition Effort Underway to Replace Edison with Statewide Public Electric Service

Backers of an initiative to create public utility have been given permission to start the signature gathering process.

241 and Part of the 133 to Close Down for Emergency Weekend Repairs

Starting Friday night, the northbound toll road will close for repairs along with the State Route 133 (Laguna Canyon Road) connector.

Flag Flap Inspires Political Cartoon

"They're making a mountain out of an anthill."

Terrifying New Prediction for Killer Earthquake

Have you been creeped-out by the 'San Andreas' movie trailer? Wait until you hear the new USGS prediction.

President Obama Heading to Southern California This Week

The president's travels will disrupt local traffic.

The Death Penalty for Being Gay? A California Attorney's Serious Plan

He wants gays to “be put to death by bullets to the head or by any other convenient method.”

New OC Toll Roads Would Require Supermajority Voter Approval Under Proposed Law

State efforts to add controversial toll lanes to the 405 despite county opposition prompted a new bill aiming to block unwanted toll lanes.

Was Prop 30 A Good Deal for Students?

Remind Taxpayers Why They Should Make Prop 30 Temporary Taxes Permanent?

Backers of Restrictive Teen Abortion Measure Begin Signature Drive

Supporters will begin collecting signatures to get an abortion measure on the ballot requiring parental approval for teen abortions.

Antonio Villaraigosa Rejects Calls for Senate Candidacy, Flirts with Gubernatorial Bid

Former Los Angeles Mayor Antonio Villaraigosa said he will not run for Sen. Barbara Boxer's seat after she steps down.

Correa Concedes Supervisor's Race But Says He Will Pursue Evidence of Voter Fraud

Former state Sen. Lou Correa says it will be too costly to contest the election, but he plans to ask authorities to look into voter fraud.

IRS Link to File Taxes for Free - Efile

Don’t pay a penny for filing your 2014 tax return. Just click the link to the IRS.

White House Is Not Happy With Amendment to HR5

Amendments to Student Success Act could cut $7 billion in Title I funding and result in increased funding to Wealthy Districts like CUSD

Correa Switches Focus to Voting Place Irregularities to Keep Hope Alive for Supervisor Election

After coming in 43 votes shy of Supervisor Andrew Do, Lou Correa is looking for proof of voting problems to overturn the election results.

OC Lawmakers Mixed on Whether to Kill State's Vaccination Exemptions

Representing the epicenter of the measles outbreak and anti-vaccination voter pockets, politicians walk a fine line on vaccination policy.