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Lopez-Maddox to Run for O.C. Public Administrator
The former state assemblyman and recalled Capo Unified trustee wants back in public office.

The former state assemblyman and recalled Capo Unified trustee wants back in public office.

Former sheriff's lieutenant Bill Hunt, who headed San Clemente police services, was demoted after running against then-Sheriff Carona. Now, a judge rules he should be reinstated with back pay and calls Carona's actions "despicable."
Gary Miller replaces Michael Levitt as the mayor of Seal Beach. Ellery Deaton.takes Miller's former spot as mayor pro tem.
The Los Alamitos Police Department shows you how to keep your dollars safe from con artists on the phone, at your door and online.
The playful Chihuahua/terrier is waiting to be adopted from the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center.
This time, the pro punter and Los Alamitos High alum doesn't use social media to get his message out: that he wants Ray Guy to get into the Pro Football Hall of Fame.
The Fountain Valley Police Department has been awarded a $15,430 grant for its efforts to fight impaired driving.
Financial viability is questioned. Tolls on the highways are one of the nation's highest per mile.
Fashion Island's Santa's House brings season's happiness to privileged and to needy children.
The California King Tides Initiatives wants residents to record this week's coastal event as part of a wake-up call for what California can expect if sea levels rise.
This 4-year-old cat has been living at the Mission Viejo Animal Services Center since June. And he's a steal: His adoption fees are covered.
No, not the nation. We're talking about the mellow-rock group, which will perform in San Juan Capistrano on Dec. 21.
Every year during the holidays, Christmas trees and holiday decor spark about 400 house fires resulting in 21 deaths across the country.
Enter Patch's Deck the House contest for a chance at $100,000 for your local school district -- and $500 toward your electric bill.
The city of Newport Beach is collecting new and unwrapped children's toys, gift cards, cash donations and new or used DVDs for military families in Orange County.
The district's board chooses CPA Christine Montana, who has managed, simultaneously, three special districts. She takes the post Jan. 2.
At the Pacific Club in Newport Beach, Manti Te'o was named as the winner by former Secretary of State Condoleezza Rice.
Don't throw away old or broken Christmas lights, recycle them at Crown-Ace Hardware locations.
With no temples or synagogues or even a Chabad, you'll have to seek out celebrations in nearby cities.
The community has helped the Island Hotel collect hundreds of gifts for Toys for Tots, but more are needed.