Even if a lawsuit between the county and the nonprofit that runs Be We OC ended today, the county would still struggle to treat about 40,000 indigent residents who suffer extreme mental illness.

The national average is 15.8%. Overall in Orange County, 9.2% are smokers; in Los Angeles County, it’s 11.2%; in Riverside County, 11.5%; and in San Bernardino County, 12.3%, according to the CDC data ...

Orange County commissioners approve a program to provide short-term shelter and support for human trafficking victims, addressing a critical need in the region.

Orange County voters will choose three people to serve on the Orange County Board of Commissioners this year. The candidates include two incumbents and six challengers, including two Republicans. N&O ...

A woman was found stabbed to death in Orange County and her estranged husband was arrested on suspicion of murder. On Feb. 14, Orange County sheriff’s deputies responded to a domestic incident at a ...

An investigation is underway after a body was discovered in Rancho Santa Margarita Lake in Orange County. On Feb. 10, Orange County deputies received reports of a body spotted in the waters shortly ...

After teetering on the brink of collapse two months ago, a $7.7 million deal has been struck to provide Sonoma County with four new, sorely needed substance use recovery residences. On Jan. 28, the ...

Join 24,000 of your neighbors and stay in tune with the Triangle. 1. In your view, what are the three most pressing issues facing Orange County and—if you are running for a district seat—your district ...

An Arizona State Senator has introduced a bill that will transfer some responsibilities of the state's Medicaid agency to an outside contractor. The responsibility in question involves the management ...

TONIGHT IN ORANGE COUNTY, A FAMILY GOT QUITE THE SURPRISE WHEN A DEER CRASHED THROUGH THEIR HOME. AND HE COULD NOT GET OUT. EASY. HEY, HEY. YOU’RE GOOD. OH, I KNOW THIS IS SO SAD. I FEEL LIKE HE’S ...

If you value independent local news, become a sustainer today. Your gift could help unlock a $1M challenge. In the wee hours of Thursday morning, groups of three and four people headed out from the El ...

Strong winds and steady rain toppled trees and knocked out power by KOMO News Staff TACOMA, Wash. — A Tacoma man is facing charges of attempted murder and arson after he stabbed three people and ...