Here are the top stories across the government and politics this morning.

Presidential primary set for June 2012 in California.

Fullerton councilwoman wants police officers involved in deadly beating of homeless man put on administrative leave.

OC Watchdog does the math on city managers in OC. They cost nearly $7 million a year.

San Juan Capistrano mulls water rates.

Costa Mesa councilwoman wants colleagues to cut their pay and benefits.

— NORBERTO SANTANA JR.

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