Orange County supervisors, in the wake of the Kelly Thomas beating by Fullerton police, will discuss implementing a state law aimed at getting mentally ill people off the streets.

The Santa Ana gentrification battle has had many twists and turns. Saturday it broke into song.

In other news …

FBI arrests prominent Democratic Party treasurer.

Regulate Marijuana Like Wine Act gets fundraiser in Newport Beach.

Highest state salaries tucked away in special funds.

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