County officials approve hiring outside law firm to explore suing Sacramento over lost $48 million. OC Register’s take.

Irvine approves home development around the Great Park and experiences a rare break in the Democratic council majority.

CalAware targets Aliso Viejo’s ad-hoc committees.

Register reports that indicted Democratic treasurer Kinde Durkee’s clients might face hurdles in recovering their money. Register also reports on state’s Board of Accountancy taking action against Durkee and allegations that she also robbed Irvine Mayor Suhkee Kang.

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