Dr. Riba’s Health Club is open for business in Santa Ana, and it’s helping to change how we think about fighting childhood obesity.

You can add small cities to the list of those unhappy about some of the preliminary redistricting plans.

California’s high-speed rail system seems to be veering off track again as its problems continue to mount.

State Assemblyman Jose Solorio offers legislation to salvage $48-million mess in state budget for OC coffers.

OC County government pays out $2.1 million for jail death.

Costa Mesa police chief selection enters finals.

Costa Mesa mulls potential transition to county firefighters.

San Juan Capistrano and developer reach agreement on Plaza Banderas, a new hotel, restaurant and retail space.

— THE EDITORS

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