Irvine City Council members voted against banning the sale of nitrous oxide, also known as whippets, for recreational drug use, while other Orange County cities crack down on the inhalant.

Volunteer opportunities in Laguna Coast Wilderness Park and a family-friendly math workshop are among many free events offered through public libraries and OC Parks this weekend.

Mayor Pat Burns’ repeated heckling and silencing of residents during Huntington Beach City Council meetings has eroded public trust and violated the spirit of free speech. Trustee Gina Clayton-Tarvin ...

While county supervisors unanimously agreed to spend over $1 million auditing five years of contracts, it’s unclear what all will be investigated.