Claudia Alvarez’s apology is not enough for Jewish leaders.

Latino Health Access offers a door-to-door approach to health awareness.

County officials enter the final scramble to recapture $48 million Gov. Jerry Brown snatched from them during the budget process.

Irvine Councilwoman Beth Krom draws criticism for a nearly $6,000 private reception at the Great Park.

Effort intensifies to reveal state lawmaker office budgets.

State appeals court rejects Costa Mesa claims that the city should be allowed to move forward with outsourcing plans.

New Yorker weighs in on Costa Mesa outsourcing.

David G. Sills, presiding judge for California’s 4th District Court of Appeal, dies at 73 after a long illness.

— THE EDITORS

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