Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Some cities have seen fourfold increases in their retirement contributions, while others have seen them double and triple.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes: California is on the cusp of a demographic shift, with the number of people 65 and older skyrocketing by 59% over the next 15 years.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that studies have found that the prospect of getting caught deters crime. You think?

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that in several nations, they can. Will that option ever come to California?

Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Supreme Court ruling suggests temporary waste storage on private land is lawful.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes: Even as Jan. 6, 2021 enjoys a major makeover — and people who violently assaulted police officers are pardoned  — California pushes forward with this almos…

Jurors also found that former DA supervisor Tracy Miller was harassed by former DA second-in-command Shawn Nelson, who is now a judge.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the timely production reminds us that ‘change can occur’ by wanting to understand someone.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that supporters of AB 1383 want a return to pension practices that put the state and local municipalities in fiscal peril.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that a bill would carve out exceptions to Golden State’s ban.

California taxpayers are on the hook for paying any shortfall in retirement benefits that investments don’t cover.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that Asana rejects the assertions and says Blue Cross Blue Shield of Oklahoma is trying to avoid reimbursement.

Gerry Serrano had an outsize presence in Orange County politics as a police union leader. He lost a court battle over how much of his pay should count toward his CalPERS pension.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that lessons from the Great White North provide hope to San Onofre’s neighbors.

How many deaths will it take ’til we know that too many people have died?

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that OC Water District officials say they want to say thanks. How about a card?

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that a county supervisor asks critics to hold their fire until the process plays out. That’s unlikely.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that childhood obesity in California is on the rise, state data shows. Free school meals have made things harder for us.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that members of the Christian fellowship charge court proceedings were tainted by the use of the word cult.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the long-standing community theater in San Juan Capistrano will launch a $1 million campaign to help with the move.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the course helps place sordid episodes in historical context.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the Orange County Registrar of Voters basks in praise, takes a victory lap.

For Barbara Smith, of Costa Mesa, proving that she’s still alive has been trying.

Fiduciary is still working to get Thai antiquities bought during Vietnam War home

Study saying two special districts could be better off as one elicits fierce resistance from one of them

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that Nathan Young’s operations allegedly left a trail of unpaid rent and evictions in Southern California.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that an annual interfaith service seeks to spotlight problem, affirm humanity and spur solutions.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that after multiple, maddening defeats in the state Legislature, Alexandra’s Law triumphs at the ballot box.

Column: ‘Unlawful kickbacks at every level’ bled $36 million from Oklahoma insurer, endangered patients, suit says

Find entertainment, classes, lights and a lot of talented artists in the canyon.

South Coast Repertory’s version of the Dickens classic is the only one you need to see.

Map: Check out our recommendations for festive fun, ranging from a Santa’s Village to a decked-out bar.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the visibility along the 57 freeway could help save animals and place them in loving homes.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the city prevails in the latest round in the Ninth Circuit, affirming local government’s right to regulate sober homes.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the countersuit says the insurer ‘cynically and unscientifically’ denied payment, which may have resulted in people’s deaths.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that saving millions a year seems like a good idea to one district, a mirage to the other. Power, though, is the point.

Columnist Teri Sforza writes that the group has its defenders who say those who are critical ‘didn’t do what they were supposed to do or didn’t want to accept the consequences.’