Public pensions continue to inflict great pain on municipal finances, gobbling up more than 20% of general fund dollars in at least a half-dozen Orange County cities. www.ocregister.com/2025/07/18/p... #government #cities #OrangeCounty #California

"We’re experiencing this wonderful period of rapid evolution in our field.... and we need to make sure everyone benefits from these advances.” www.ocregister.com/2025/07/16/2... #alzheimers #dementia #aging #seniors #orangecounty

What would you do if, today, of sound mind and body, you learned that amyloid plaques were circulating in your body — indicating you’re likely to descend into a tragic fog, but probably not for many years? www.ocregister.com/2025/07/08/s... #California #dignity #OrangeCounty #medical

No, no, hell no, and no again! said Texas and its powerful oil industry, in a legal challenge to the federal government’s power .... www.ocregister.com/2025/06/18/n... #nuclear #nuclearenergy #energy #California #Texas #environment

“We recommend that John Charles Eastman, State Bar Number 193726, be disbarred from the practice of law in California and that Eastman’s name be stricken from the roll of attorneys." www.ocregister.com/2025/06/16/f... #January6thInsurrection #politics #jan6

“I am ambivalent about the fork. I have seen it in use and I understand its functionality.... But ultimately I feel it lacks grace. Chopsticks are poetic. Forks are violent and easy." (Looking forward to "The Chinese Lady" at Chance!) bit.ly/4kdbRai

In wake of recent wildfires, lawmakers jockey to sweeten firefighter pensions. 'We’re trading firefighters’ and police officers’ lives for money. Period.' (Fiscal effect: Unknown!) www.ocregister.com/2025/05/11/i... #California #government #PublicSafety

Should next-generation nuclear reactors be part of California’s energy future? www.ocregister.com/2025/04/19/t... #energy #nuclear #cleanenergy #California

A bill introduced by a Northern California lawmaker could mean sweetened pensions for public workers — who already have far more generous retirement benefits than their brethren in the private workforce. ocregister.com/2025/04/21/b... #pensions #California

“the treatment...she had been promised was a lie....one short virtual session with an unknown individual....unknown medication from what appeared to be a fellow patient....one ‘treatment session’ that entailed going for a hike." bit.ly/42ER9cp #sobriety #sober #addictiontreatment #treatment

Was there prosecutorial misconduct attendant to Nixon after investigations began? That may well be the case. But does any of that absolve Nixon of the judgment of history and make him the true victim of Watergate? www.ocregister.com/2025/03/12/n... #Politics #OrangeCounty #president

Pension spiking a no-no, even for a police labor leader. www.ocregister.com/2025/03/10/a... #OrangeCounty #California #Police

America is definitely, perhaps sadly, *not* first when it comes to figuring out what to do with nuclear waste. www.ocregister.com/2025/02/25/u... #environment #equity #nuclear #nuclearpower #nuclearwaste

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How many deaths will it take to know that too many people have died? www.ocregister.com/2025/02/23/m...

Should groundwater manager spend $10,000 to fete police, firefighters? (OC Water District officials say they want to say thanks. How about a card and a cake?) www.ocregister.com/2025/02/19/s... #water #California #OrangeCounty

New plan for OC Animal Care: To boost survival, or dampen expectations? Supervisor asks critics to hold their fire until the process plays out. (Unlikely.) www.ocregister.com/2025/02/16/n... #OrangeCounty #dogs #animals #cats

My middle schooler started Ozempic. I am not a failure at parenting! ocregister.com/2025/02/12/m... #obesity #medicine #ozempic #weight #teenage #teenagegirls

Piecemakers’ store seized to pay multi-million judgment to former member. ‘Cult’ word poisoned jury, members of Christian fellowship charge www.ocregister.com/2025/02/09/p... #christianity #church #OrangeCounty

If you’re brave enough to say goodbye, writer Paulo Coelho once said, life will reward you with a new hello. www.ocregister.com/2025/01/16/t... #theater #OrangeCounty

How would you rank these four presidential scandals from least-worst to worst-worst? Tell me why and we'll include it in another story! www.ocregister.com/2025/01/15/p... #presidents #scandal

This just in: When your candidate loses an election, it means your candidate has lost an election! It’s not proof of fraud, but may, in fact, be proof that you’re a crybaby. www.ocregister.com/2025/01/08/n... #OrangeCounty #California #election #elections

Barbara Smith of Costa Mesa did not die in Boise, Idaho, on Sept. 20. She has never even been to Boise, Idaho. #SocialSecurity #OrangeCounty #Medicare www.ocregister.com/2025/01/02/c...

Hello? Thai government? U.S. government? Trying to get help with a righteous task here… Anybody home?

Twittering birds wrap a towel around Giselle as she exits the shower in Disney’s “Enchanted.” “This is a magical room!” she enthuses to her unwilling host, Robert. “Where does the water come from?” Do you know?! www.ocregister.com/2025/01/03/m... #water #OrangeCounty #California

A real estate agent had “a unique client need.” A sober living treatment provider was looking for a four-plus bedroom home with a pool and ocean view between Newport Beach and San Clemente — and would pay up to $35,000 a month. bit.ly/3W2SF5M #RealEstate #OrangeCounty #California #addictionrecovery

The number of homeless who died in OC dove a stunning 28% since last year. That this happened even as the ranks of homeless on OC’s streets increased by 28% makes it somewhat remarkable. www.ocregister.com/2024/12/22/h... #OrangeCounty #Homelessness #Homeless #California

“Alex told her mom two days before she died that she was going to do something to save lives, but she didn’t know what it would be yet," her dad said. Five years later, with her name on a new law, he finally knows.

They tracked down potential clients on social media and through word-of-mouth, with promises of free addiction treatment, suit charges. That treatment was not free, of course.

my next-most-favorite holiday tradition: www.ocregister.com/2024/12/13/o...

my favorite holiday tradition: www.ocregister.com/2024/12/13/o...

*love* this list of OC holiday faves from my colleagues! (my faves are there too) #OrangeCounty #California #Christmas2024 www.ocregister.com/2024/12/13/h...

Adopt a shelter pet! www.ocregister.com/2024/12/06/b... #AnimalLovers #Pets #dogs #Cats #OrangeCounty

Big win for local regulation of sober homes. You listening, California state government? www.ocregister.com/2024/12/04/c...

“In addiction treatment, more is generally better."

How does saving more than $6 million a year sound? Like fiction if you’re Orange County’s water importer. And cool if you’re O.C.’s groundwater manager. Suffice to say things are a bit tense at the office.

The video captures her bare feet scurrying toward a commotion by the door. “What are y’all doing?” she asks. www.ocregister.com/2024/11/24/e...