Arraignment today for man accused of hitting volunteer with rebar

A Costa Mesa man is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday on charges he attacked a volunteer at a local soup kitchen with a metal pipe,...

Council denies Garcia Recycling's extension request

By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com

COSTA MESA — They brought in an artist rendering of their ideal recycling center, submitted paperwork to get it approved at a new...

By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com

A Riverside woman was convicted Tuesday of fatally hitting a bicyclist in Newport Beach with her car and fleeing the scene while under the...

By Mike Reicher, mike.reicher@latimes.com

A flurry of new business activity is coming to South Coast Plaza with the announcement of nine new stores coming this year to the shopping...

By Mona Shadia, mona.shadia@latimes.com

Traveling to space was always a dream for Anousheh Ansari, the co-founder and chairwoman of the Internet company Prodea Systems.

Letters From The Editor: Wild West or the very model of civility? By John Canalis I once had an editor who said that we're in the business of answering readers' questions, not asking them.	Mesa Musings: It's 'Betelmania' in the sky By Jim Carnett Betelgeuse is my favorite star in the galaxy.
My Pet World: Passion for animal protection EDITOR'S NOTE: Steve Dale serves on the board of directors of the American Humane Assn.	Community & Clubs: Interfaith Council elects officers, directors The Newport-Mesa-Irvine Interfaith Council reelected The Rev. Julie Elkins, pastor at First United Methodist Church of Costa Mesa, as its...

Vigil raises awareness on modern slavery By Britney Barnes, britney.barnes@latimes.com COSTA MESA — Bundled up and wearing a price tag that read "How much does a human cost?", about three dozen people gathered Tuesday...	Students help to preserve some nature By Britney Barnes, britney.barnes@latimes.com COSTA MESA — Sixth- and seventh-graders got their hands dirty early Monday morning as they worked to restore the park they grew up...
Activists protest 'Irvine 11' investigation By Joseph Serna, joseph.serna@latimes.com SANTA ANA — Tom Reinhart-Marean marched with 40 to 50 demonstrators to the street corner outside of the Orange County district...	Twin fourth-graders are 'just awesome people' By Mike Reicher, mike.reicher@latimes.com CORONA DEL MAR — Some kids do it just for the free burgers.

Police Files AREA 1 - West 19th Street: Vandalism was reported in the 500 block at 8:06 a.m. Sunday.	Police Files AREA 1 - Harbor Boulevard: Vandalism was reported in the 2200 block at 8:56 a.m. Friday.
Man dies in crash on Costa Mesa interchange COSTA MESA — A 72-year-old driver was killed when his pickup truck crashed into a tree Sunday afternoon on a Costa Mesa freeway, the...	Young man's body found in parking lot COSTA MESA — A 20-year-old man's body found in the Estancia High School parking lot early Saturday was likely dropped off there...

Ingredients in Taco Bell's meat aren't mysterious From latimes.com	City issues home improvement vouchers for low-income households Need a hammer, drill or even a lawn mower for that odd job around the house?
'Burro Room' reopens after remodel By Sarah Peters, sarah.peters@latimes.com COSTA MESA — A popular Mexican food spot known by locals as The "Burro Room" has reopened after undergoing its first major...	Irvine's Taco Bell accused of skimping on beef "Where's the beef?" could become another fast-food restaurant's motto.

Breakdown of the approved City Hall plans	City Council OKs decrease in fees
New John Wayne Airport flight path to take off in February	Making parks more than 'just grass and trees'