To Our Readers

The Times Orange County Edition has changed several aspects of its format and is increasing its Orange County news report. The changes are aimed at presenting a better organized newspaper, giving easier access to The Times’ comprehensive coverage and adding more county and community news in Orange County.

Orange County readers will see a new, front-page Orange County Newswatch on weekdays. It is a newsletter that outlines what people in the county are talking about and how news and trends from around the world and around the county affect readers. Also:

Orange County news appears on the front page and throughout all sections of the paper.

An Orange County section, filled with county news and comment, features two special pages with specific community news.

Orange County developments throughout the paper are spotlighted in the Highlights column on the front page of each section.

An Orange County column by Dianne Klein on will appear on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays.

In addition, there are these differences:

Highlights, on the front page of each daily section except the A section, summarizes what is in the section.

The Top of Today’s News on A2 briefly spotlights important news throughout the paper.

Headlines, in many cases, include explanatory subheads that provide further information about the story’s content and significance.

The Times invites readers to comment by calling 1-800-678-0105. The line will operate from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Monday through Friday. Or write to: “Format Changes,” Times Orange County Edition, 1375 Sunflower Avenue, Costa Mesa, Calif. 92626.