Homeless man triggers sheriff’s deployment at county supervisors building after protesting the death of Kelly Thomas at the hands of Fullerton police officers.

OC pension system gets a piece of Wachovia settlement.

OC Watchdog provides part two of the tale of DA Tony Rackauckas’ illegal gun transfer and subsequent loss of the pistol.

Costa Mesa releases records of worker who committed suicide in March.

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