Judge Rules with City in First Step of Lawsuit Brought by San Juan Hills Golf Club

The city voluntarily shut down two wells located near the golf club in September in response to concerns about possible stress on vegetation

Election 2014: Meet the Candidates for San Juan Capistrano City Council

The Chamber of Commerce is hosting a reception on Thursday.

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.

Gov. Brown Says OK to Veterans Cemetery in Orange County

The bill appropriates $500K for the state Department of Veterans Affairs to complete preliminary design work.

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

City Council Race Shrinks by One

Gregory Acho cites recent time demands his work has made.

San Juan Hills Golf Club Sues City for Damaging Aquifer

The suit accuses the city of draining the aquifer faster than nature can replenish it and denying the club water guaranteed by a 1997 accord

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.

City Council Declares Stage 2 Water Shortage, Enacts Mandatory Restrictions

Residents will be required to reduce outdoor water use by eliminating all non-essential uses of water.

Nine Candidates Vying for San Juan Capistrano City Council

Find out who they are.

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

Letter to the Editor: Derek Reeve Explains Why He's Running for Re-Election

"It would be easier to not face the $100,000 war chest that has been pledged solely to defeat my candidacy."

How to Run for San Juan Capistrano City Council

Two Forums to Discuss Water Bills from Two Different Perspectives

The city is hosting a water forum and the group suing the city is hosting its own meeting.

Race for 73rd: Runoff Ahead for Democrat Wendy Gabriella and Republican Bill Brough

Reata Park and Event Center Officially Opens Saturday

Here are all the details for the dedication ceremony and celebration.

Should California Legalize Pot?

With the economic benefits of legalized marijuana working for Colorado, is your state the next in line?

State's Lawyers to Decide Whether Reeve Can Serve as Both Councilman and Lawyer

A Monterey Bay politician has asked the Attorney General's office for an opinion.

VIDEO: San Juan Hills Supervisor Attends Medal of Honor Ceremony

Hear the comments President Obama had for the recipients, including Bob Nietzel, who accepted on behalf of his cousin, Alfred B. Nietzel, a World War II sergeant.

Recall Group Fails to Get Enough Signatures to Oust Mayor Allevato

Leaders "terminate" the effort one day before the signatures were due.

City Looks for a New Fireworks Vendor This Year

After what many called a disappointing show last year, the San Juan Capistrano City Council is scheduled to select a new provider.

OPINION: Councilman Byrnes Seeks to Clarify His Thoughts

The San Juan Capistrano councilman draws parallels to the Nazis and speaks as a "matter of conscience."

Mayor to Byrnes: ‘You’re Not Going to Refer to Nazi Germany Again’

Councilman Byrnes apologizes for the offense but continued to draw the analogy.

Judge: San Juan Capistrano Owes $237,242 in Attorney Fees

The money represents what citizens group Capistrano Taxpayers Association is due for bringing a lawsuit over the way the city bills for water.

Council to Consider 32-Home Development at The Oaks

The plans would keep -- albeit shrink -- the equestrian facilities.

San Juan Capistrano Gets Its Own Hitler Parody Video

An attempt to recall the mayor and a recent newspaper rack ban become grist for an internet fave.

Councilman Byrnes Compares Colleagues to Hitler, the Klan

The bone of contention was alleged attempts to intimidate petitioners collecting signatures to recall Mayor Sam Allevato

Did Assembly Candidate Lie About Shooting Incident?

Councilman and Assembly candidate Jesse Petrilla downplayed his role in event that led to his felony conviction for assault with a firearm.

Supes Reject Plan to Release Felons from Jail Early

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens wanted to electronically monitor some inmates at home to relieve jail congestion.

Supes Back off Changing Vicious Dog Law

Local dog owners called the move "good news."

MV Councilman Ury Clinches Key Endorsements in Bid for Supes

Sheriff Sandra Hutchens and District Attorney Tony Rackauckas lend Ury their name.

Sign up for Covered California? More than 50K of Your Closest Friends Did

The 50,016 total in Orange County amounts to 113 percent of the 44,392 estimated for the region during the enrollment period.

The New Face of San Juan Cares

Matt Gaffney takes over for Rob Ferguson.