Federal court rules Anaheim officers didn't use excessive force

A divided U.S. 9th Circuit Court of Appeals rules that the two officers didn't use excessive force in a 2009 incident in which a suspect was fatally shot.

Relatives, friends baffled by O.C. woman's disappearance

Army veteran Maribel Ramos, 36, failed to show up for a speaking engagement and a long-standing softball commitment. That's not like her, but police have found no signs of foul play.

O.C. supervisors deny $20,000 increase for grand jury

One official calls the panel 'incompetent' after it issued reports charging local government was corrupt and covered up sexual harassment.

Three basketball coaches focus on home court

Lakers head coach Mike D'Antoni buys in Manhattan Beach, ex-Lakers skipper Mike Brown lists in Anaheim Hills and former UCLA coach Ben Howland lists in Bel-Air.

Trial for 1987 slaying of Jimmy Casino to wrap up

Richard Morris Jr. is accused of taking part in the ambush of the Orange County strip club operator at his Buena Park condo.

Orange County shoemaker counts his star clients by the foot

George Esquivel and his crew handcraft shoes in Buena Park, blending European luxury with a suntanned California easiness.

Space Mountain remains closed at Disneyland

Company officials have no estimate on when they will reopen the ride that was closed for safety repair work after regulators cited the park for worker hazards.

Teen's goodwill gets ball rolling for Compton High tennis team

Donation drives started by a Laguna Niguel resident collect gear from Dana Hills High players and a tennis club to enable Compton boys and girls to compete.

For Juan the apatosaurus, an eviction event in Capistrano

The statue of the leathery lizard was long a sore spot with San Juan Capistrano locals, who are having him removed from historic Los Rios Street and shipped to a tourist attraction in Arizona.

O.C. history teacher allegedly posed as girl online to lure boys

Prosecutors say Zachary Joshua Reeder, 30, an instructor at Servite High School, established relationships with at least 106 boys and sought sexually explicit photos of them.

PETA threatens to sue O.C. chefs over serving foie gras

California banned the sale and purchase of fattened duck liver on July 1. But chefs in Costa Mesa and Laguna Beach say they have found legal ways to serve it.

Costa Mesa man blew himself up, police believe

Kevin Harris died in 'a pretty powerful explosion' at his home, which was wrapped in foil. Family members describe him as brilliant and gentle. An essay in his name expresses fear of the government.

Two Disney rides remain closed in wake of state citations

A ride at Disneyland and another at Disney California Adventure Park stayed closed as park officials worked to fix safety violations cited by the state.

Ernie Schneider dies at 66; chief administrative officer of O.C. when it declared bankruptcy

Schneider was the top appointed officer in 1994 when Treasurer Robert Citron was found to have lost $1.64 billion in the value of the county's investment portfolio. Schneider was later fired.

Iraqi immigrant wins Goldman Environmental Prize

Azzam Alwash, a civil engineer living in Orange County, moved back to Iraq and helped restore marshlands and a habitat for the Marsh Arabs.

Southern California office rents hold steady

Average first-quarter rent was $2.31 per square foot a month, up a penny from a year earlier. Most leases were signed in markets such as the Westside and O.C.

Arlo Guthrie is performing to honor dad Woody Guthrie's legacy

Arlo Guthrie's 'Here Comes the Kid' tour stops at Irvine Barclay Theatre.

5 Questions: Justin Miller's imagination springs forward

'I love spring,' the Pizzeria Ortica executive chef says, so look for the season to inform the Newport Beach restaurant's menu.