Orange County Register

Builders are scared of constructing condominiums because of the threat of lawsuits but looking at ways to live with the risk as demand for less-expensive homes increases.

Even with an expansion at LAX, officials are calling for increased capacity in neighboring Orange County to help meet demand.

The county's transportation authority is closer to choosing a route, but residents are not so sure about the project.

Two studies identify quake-prone "hot spots" in Southern California.

While many cities have turned to corporate America to revitalize Main Street, the city of Tustin is looking to mom-and-pop's to help rebuild its downtown.

An interview with Harvard University professor Marjorie Garber about her new book titled "Sex and Real Estate."

Officials in some cities are concerned about new rules proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency -- tough standards could force cities to reduce sewer leaks by rebuilding or improving sewers.

The county supervisors vote 3-2 to set aside money for Washington lobbyists to transfer the base to the county.

Laguna Niguel has begun to establish a network of wetlands that will treat polluted water and provide habitat for numerous species.

Orange County plans to preserve some of its agricultural heritage by transforming the Irvine Ranch into a regional historic park.

The developer of a new 37-story building submitted revised plans to protect historical buildings and win approval for the project.

Man-made wetlands are being used to help remove fecal coliform from urban runoff.

The Irvine City Council voted to retain local control of a plan to transform the El Toro Airbase into a large park.

New jobs, defense spending and exports are expected to continue the county's upward economic trend.

The report offers three possible routes for OCTA's CenterLine system that appear to address concerns of cities and residents.

Disney begins monorail sneak previews of its new California Adventure Theme Park.

A developer is listening to and working with residents hoping to gain community support a large housing project.

In a meeting with county officials, Clinton aides promise to help in the transfer of the former base

The "Ewww!" factor and the $600 million Groundwater Replenishment System project to turn sewage into drinking water.

Huntington Beach City Council blocks the use of eminent domain to makeover aging mall.