Coastal Commission to fight suit over signs near wetlands (OCR)
Preservationist groups said state panel erred in allowing Hearthside Homes to build signs near Bolsa Chica.

Carona doled out Orange County reserve badges to 'friends' who donated $1,000, court document says (LAT)
Former Assistant Sheriff Don Haidl alleges that he reimbursed some of those who contributed. Carona's goal was to raise $1 million by signing up 1,000 reserves, Haidl said.

Judicial candidate often violated campaign laws (OCR)
Westminster Councilman Kermit Marsh has been fined more than $7,000 for infractions over the past eight years.

D.A. looking into Capistrano superintendent's contract (OCR)
A clause was added to A. Woodrow Carter's employment contract without school board approval; Carter denies wrongdoing.

McCain camp to open headquarters in Newport (DP)
More signs that the McCain campaign is not taking O.C Republicans for granted.

Plans for $400 million freeway project push forward (OCR)
First OCTA, Caltrans meeting set for tonight to tell residents about west-county project.