The attorney for Kelly Thomas’ family released medical documents he says proves that Thomas died of head trauma suffered during a beating by Fullerton police and threatens to go over the DA’s head. Also, the OC Register’s take.

How is it that Claudia Alvarez was able to vote for her own punishment?

Reactions to the federal indictment of prominent Democratic Treasurer Kinde Durkee.

Opening statements begin in the Irvine 11 case against Muslim students at UCI.

Last-minute legislation makes its way through the Sacramento legislative gantlet on labor issues and football stadiums.

Huntington Beach installs charging facilities for electric cars.

Former VP Dick Cheney visits the Nixon library.

Texas Gov. Rick Perry makes an appearance at GOP rally in Corona del Mar.

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