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.

With roots in Vietnam, O.C. bakery churns out seasonal mooncakes

The Mid-Autumn Festival is approaching and Dong Hung Vien bakery in Westminster is in overdrive preparing mooncakes, a traditional treat for the celebration.

O.C. sheriff's deputy cleared in fatal shooting of unarmed Marine

Prosecutors say Darren Sandberg, a 15-year veteran of the department, acted reasonably when he shot Manuel Loggins Jr. in a school parking lot after he refused to follow the deputy's orders.

3rd ex-Fullerton police officer charged in death of homeless man

Joseph Wolfe, 37, was arraigned on charges of involuntary manslaughter and excessive use of force in the death of Kelly Thomas, a mentally ill homeless man who was beaten by police at a bus depot.

O.C. flight's passengers restrain unruly man for two hours

The man was arrested after the plane from Chicago landed at John Wayne Airport. He was accused of threatening to kill passengers.

Kevin W. Vann appointed to lead Roman Catholic Diocese of Orange

Vann, 61, the bishop of the Diocese of Forth Worth since 2005, will succeed Tod Brown in December. Brown reached the Vatican's mandatory retirement age of 75 last November.