California today is built largely on a dream of the past. A century ago, when just 3.4 million people lived on plentiful and relatively cheap land, a sprawling landscape emerged enabled by the widespread ownership and use of cars. But now, nearly a dozen times as many people call the Golden State home, and the…
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Certain categories of crime have jumped in recent years. Our editorial board asked candidates for Orange County District Attorney the following question: “Crime rates are rising. What type of approaches do you propose to deal with that situation?” Presented here are their responses. Todd Spitzer: “According to the California Department of Justice, Orange County is…
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Q: We are members of a homeowner’s association. Our patio, which our dog frequents, has leaves and berries that fall from a nearby tree (part of the common area). Our dog became ill several times and we have now been informed by our veterinarian that the leaves and berries from the tree can be toxic…
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The NFL is changing its sometimes controversial overtime rules to guarantee each side gets the ball in the playoffs. Concerned that the coin toss to begin the extra period has too much impact on postseason game results, the owners voted Tuesday to approve a proposal presented by the Colts and Eagles. Beginning this season, if…
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The changes were subtle but significant. The choices were complex but compulsory. The result was productive and positive. With two weeks remaining in the regular season, the Miami Heat went into the laboratory out of both desperation and determination. For at least one night, change was good. “Look,” coach Erik Spoelstra said after his reformulation,…
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A lawsuit challenging recent increases for renting boat slips at the soon-to-be remodeled Dana Point Harbor can proceed, a judge has decided. Dana Point Harbor Partners, which won a 66-year lease of the harbor from the Orange County Board of Supervisors in 2018 and is embarking on a $400 million overhaul to its marina and…
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”Survey says” looks at various rankings and scorecards judging geographic locations, noting that these grades are best seen as a mix of art and data. Buzz: Ventura County has California’s largest share of unionized workers, while San Jose has the least. Source: My trusty spreadsheet analyzed 2021 federal union membership data for 21 California metropolitan…
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By LAURAN NEERGAARD and MATTHEW PERRONE U.S. regulators on Tuesday authorized another COVID-19 booster for people age 50 and older, a step to offer extra protection for the most vulnerable in case the coronavirus rebounds. The Food and Drug Administration’s decision opens a fourth dose of the Pfizer or Moderna vaccines to that age group…
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By Annie Millerbernd | NerdWallet If you’re preparing to buy a home, you’ve probably been saving up for the down payment and other closing costs. But if that nest egg can only get you through the front door, it may not be enough. Once you own the home, you also own its peeling wallpaper, aging…
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“Based on the evidence, the Court finds it more likely than not that President Trump corruptly attempted to obstruct the Joint Session of Congress on January 6, 2021,” U.S. District Court Judge David Carter ruled Monday, ordering former Chapman University law professor John Eastman to release key emails to the House of Representatives’ Jan.…
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