In his longshot bid to become Los Angeles County sheriff, Alex Villanueva succeeded by appealing both to a heavily Democratic constituency and the rank-and-file deputies he hoped to lead. But part of his platform hinged on questioning some recent reforms that long have been a wedge between deputies…

In a hotel about 40 miles from Paradise, Bill Krulder and other refugees of the worst fire in California history wait for when they can return to what’s left of the town. Krulder sat in the lobby Tuesday with his back to the window. Outside, a steady, light rain pelted the ground. “It’s a little…

Tightrope walker Steve McPeak crosses the highest cable of the Vincent Thomas Bridge in San Pedro.

Rainfall is expected throughout most of the rest of the week throughout Southern California. While that rain can provide a reprieve from dry weather, it also carries with it potential hazards. The National Weather Service in San Diego forecasted rainfall throughout Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino counties starting on Wednesday evening. The showers will be…

Fresh off a midterm election in which Democrats posted unprecedented success in Orange County, a key player behind that effort is leaving. Fran Sdao, chairwoman of the Democratic Party of Orange County, told the group’s central committee Monday that she won’t seek re-election in January’s intraparty leadership vote. That’s because she plans to begin traveling…

Two deputies are facing criminal charges in connection with a violent arrest in Vista that was captured by a neighbor’s video camera nearly seven months ago, the San Diego County district attorney’s office announced Tuesday. Deputy Nicholas Morgan, 27, was charged with two counts of misdemeanor…