Fullerton police officers getting death threats over Kelly Thomas beating death.

Laguna Niguel opens up new $24-million City Hall built without incurring debt.

Potential congressional race between Ed Royce (R-Fullerton) and Gary Miller (R-Diamond Bar) starts to heat up.

Ballot initiative extending retirement age for public sector pensions moves forward.

The latest from the OC Weekly on the newest Costa Mesa controversy — this one on the city’s so-called “transparency rating.” The Daily Pilot’s Joe Serna also has a take.

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