Regional property tax rolls show signs of rebounding.

Supervisor Shawn Nelson calls on FBI to investigate homeless man’s death in Fullerton at the hands of police. Officers involved in beating return to work.

New redistricting maps set up potential showdown between U.S. Rep. Ed Royce and Gary Miller.

Marian Bergeson, former OC supervisor, state senator and assemblywoman, searches for the killer of her daughter.

OC has the most cities among comparable counties.

San Juan Capistrano cuts ties to former city manager.

Costa Mesa parents say local public employee union has hired a private detective to investigate disappearing campaign signs with an emphasis on football players tied to City Councilman Steve Mensinger.

Costa Mesa looks into outsourcing jails.

— THE EDITORS

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