Proposed bill by Republican state assemblyman seeks to stop county's Transportation Corridor Agencies from any new construction.

Proposed bill by Republican state assemblyman seeks to stop county's Transportation Corridor Agencies from any new construction.

No New Toll Roads in Orange County?

Move ends years-long controversy involving local activists and sheriffs department.

Move ends years-long controversy involving local activists and sheriffs department.

Orange County Jail to End Contract with ICE

Don Wagner

Longtime South OC politician secures Republican dominance of Board of Supervisors.

Longtime South OC politician secures Republican dominance of Board of Supervisors.

How New Supe Don Wagner Will Affect Orange County

Plans to sell off vacant city-owned lots and allow apartments on others draw opposition.

Plans to sell off vacant city-owned lots and allow apartments on others draw opposition.

YIMBYs and NIMBYs Fight Santa Ana Over Development Plans

Activists cite lack of shelters, continued dumping of homeless as cause for lawsuit.

Activists cite lack of shelters, continued dumping of homeless as cause for lawsuit.

5 South OC Cities Sued over Intransigence on Homelessness

A fourfold increase over 15 years has Judge David O. Carter demanding answers.

A fourfold increase over 15 years has Judge David O. Carter demanding answers.

Federal Judge: Rising OC Homeless Deaths "Public Health Crisis"

Kamala Harris

Will her approach to local jailhouse informant controversy harm the presidential ambitions of California's junior senator?

Will her approach to local jailhouse informant controversy harm the presidential ambitions of California's junior senator?

Kamala Harris and the OC Snitch Scandal

John Moorlach

Two Democrats have announced their candidacy to face off against the OC conservative lion.

Two Democrats have announced their candidacy to face off against the OC conservative lion.

OC's Blue Wave Targets State Senator John Moorlach

Fullerton appoints former councilmember; Orange calls for November special election.

Fullerton appoints former councilmember; Orange calls for November special election.

A Tale of Two OC City Council Vacancies

State claims city isn't doing enough to develop new residential buildings.

State claims city isn't doing enough to develop new residential buildings.

California Sues Huntington Beach Over Lack of Housing

A weekly tour of the real Orange County, warts and all, with reporter Gustavo Arellano

Minorities became the new face of a party ready to build on 2018.

Minorities became the new face of a party ready to build on 2018.

New OC, New Dem Party Leadership

Loretta Sanchez

With the election of Supervisor Todd Spitzer to the Orange County District Attorney's office, three prominent OC politicians seem likely to run for the 3rd District, which goes from Yorba Linda to the north to Irvine in the South and extends into OC's canyon countries. Former Anaheim councilwoman Kris Murray has declared her candidacy, along with Irvine mayor and former state Assemblyman Don Wagner. But the most interesting person running is Loretta Sanchez, who represented central OC as a Democrat for 20 years but barely any of the area in the 3rd Supervisorial District. Republicans still represent a majority of registered voters in the district--but can Sanchez ride the Democratic blue wave of last year to victory?

With the election of Supervisor Todd Spitzer to the Orange County District Attorney's office, three prominent OC politicians seem likely to run for the 3rd District, which goes from Yorba Linda to the north to Irvine in the South and extends into OC's canyon countries. Former Anaheim councilwoman Kris Murray has declared her candidacy, along with Irvine mayor and former state Assemblyman Don Wagner. But the most interesting person running is Loretta Sanchez, who represented central OC as a Democrat for 20 years but barely any of the area in the 3rd Supervisorial District. Republicans still represent a majority of registered voters in the district--but can Sanchez ride the Democratic blue wave of last year to victory?

Two Republicans, Loretta Sanchez Vie for 3rd Supervisorial Seat

Tony Rackauckas

The former Orange County district attorney ends his 45-plus years influencing local politics

The former Orange County district attorney ends his 45-plus years influencing local politics

What will be the Political Legacy of Tony Rackauckas?

Negotiations between Vietnamese, American governments might put thousands of Vietnamese at risk of deportation.

Negotiations between Vietnamese, American governments might put thousands of Vietnamese at risk of deportation.

Trump Admin Move to Deport More Vietnamese Roils Little Saigon

Party leaders debate how to win back congressional seats and regain its power in Orange County.

Party leaders debate how to win back congressional seats and regain its power in Orange County.

OC GOP Wonders What Awaits Them in 2020

Fran Sdao leaves after presiding over historic gains for what was historically OC's second party.

Fran Sdao leaves after presiding over historic gains for what was historically OC's second party.

Democratic Party of Orange County Chairwoman to Step Down

City's dealings with its two professional sports teams couldn't be more different.

City's dealings with its two professional sports teams couldn't be more different.

Anaheim Plays Nice with Ducks, Mean to Angels

Big money, grassroots, and the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee unite to flip Reagan Country.

Big money, grassroots, and the Democrat Congressional Campaign Committee unite to flip Reagan Country.

How did OC Turn Blue

Todd Spitzer

District Attorney-elect vows radical restructuring from administration of longtime DA Tony Rackauckas.

District Attorney-elect vows radical restructuring from administration of longtime DA Tony Rackauckas.

How Will the OC DA's Office Change Under Todd Spitzer?

DA's race, City Councils, congressional seats and more.

DA's race, City Councils, congressional seats and more.

OC 2018 Elections Winners and Losers

The best Orange County Podcast

Gustavo has encyclopedic knowledge of OC and combines it with insight, compassion, and humor.

Excellent discussions

Orange County Line

Rivalry between OC Supervisor Andrew Do and State Senator Janet Nguyen hints at end of political dynasty.

Rivalry between OC Supervisor Andrew Do and State Senator Janet Nguyen hints at end of political dynasty.

Is the Little Saigon Political Machine Fraying?

Democrat challenger Katie Porter takes on incumbent Mimi Walters (and vice versa) via commercials

Democrat challenger Katie Porter takes on incumbent Mimi Walters (and vice versa) via commercials

Spending Free-For-All in South OC's 45th Congressional District

City wins key judgment against SB 54 in OC Superior Court.

City wins key judgment against SB 54 in OC Superior Court.

Can Huntington Beach Overturn California's Sanctuary State Law?

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