Clinton leads rally for 5 congressional candidates at UC Irvine

The former president tells a young, friendly crowd that their votes for Democrats can help stem 'the reactionary tide.'

Otto R. Skopil Jr. dies at 93; judge spent 40 years on federal bench

His career as a federal judge included historic rulings on California water rights and the right of an Irvine teacher with AIDS to remain in the classroom.

Teatro ZinZanni sets up a tent and fills it with elegant chaos

Dinner. Various acts. Music. Presented amid stained glass, mahogany and chandeliers — in a tent. An alternate reality sets up shop for three months in Costa Mesa.

O.C. center for refugees gets expansive new quarters

St. Anselm's Cross-Cultural Community Center helps people from many countries adjust to life in the United States with diverse offerings that include marriage counseling and personal finances.

California plans probe of San Onofre nuclear plant

The California Public Utilities Commission will decide next week on the launch of the investigation, which would cover the cause of the plant's shutdown and rates being charged customers.

Executive says another man killed wife

Peter Gregory Chadwick tells police that a man killed Quee 'Q.C.' Chadwick and forced him to put the body into a truck, a source says.

Plácido Domingo leads an uptempo life

The world-famous tenor and L.A. Opera general director performs in Costa Mesa, on 'Dancing With the Stars,' at Dodger Stadium, then onward.

Hundreds attend contentious forum on San Onofre's future

Plant workers and anti-nuclear activists cheer and jeer as regulators, ratepayer advocates and nearby residents debate the merits of restarting a reactor.

Anaheim officer who killed man is amateur boxer, lawsuit says

The wrongful-death suit filed by Manuel Diaz's family identifies the officer as Nick Bennallack, whose nickname is 'Buckshot.' The shooting helped spur unrest in the city.

Anaheim transportation center picks up speed

The $184-million project is being praised as iconic and futuristic by some. To others, it's the 'Crystal Cathedral of train stations.'

Edison seeks to restart San Onofre reactor

Utility is hoping to bring Unit 2 back into service at 70% capacity for five months before taking it offline for further inspections.

Nguyen Chi Thien dies at 73; poet, Vietnamese prisoner

Poet Nguyen Chi Thien, a familiar figure in Orange County's Little Saigon, wrote about democracy and his persecution in North Vietnam. He died Tuesday at 73.

Newport Beach man accused of stealing $2.7 million in wine

A Newport Beach oenophile is accused of breaking into clients' lockers at his wine storage facility in Irvine and later auctioning off stolen bottles.

More voices join call for ouster of Santa Ana's 'invisible mayor'

Miguel Pulido has been a force in the O.C. city's politics since 1986, but elected leaders and activists who have come to see him as out of touch are urging voters to replace him in November.

Costa Mesa mayor seeks to 'put the soup kitchen out of business'

Costa Mesa's Eric Bever calls charities that serve the homeless nuisances; people whose groups have worked in the city for decades say he's misinformed.

Car bursts into flames after crash during police pursuit

The car's driver, who was uninjured in the crash in Dana Point, turns out to be a minor surprise.

Anaheim officer won't be charged with killing parolee

Investigator Bruce Linn feared for his life when he shot the fleeing gang member with a rifle, prosecutors say.