Orange County Register

Environmentalists at U.N. Climate Conference say U.S. offer to existing forests and armland to meet their targets to reduce greenhouse gasemissions as "cheating."

Anaheim hopes the new $176.5 million convention center will bring in profits as the city transforms itself into a tourist and convention destination.

Preservationists would like state to buy Bolsa Chica mesa like 1997 purchase of wetlands.

A look at the changing face of the hotel industry in Orange County, its economic implications, and a discussion of some of the major developments in the region.

The new member of the Southern California Regional Airport Authority will play a role in the future of the El Toro Airbase.

A church and a developer have contrasting visions for the same piece of land.

Oil companies and the South Coast Air QualityManagement District will join together to formthe California Fuel Cell Partnership in efforts to make fuel cells practical.

Overcrowded school district implements innovative plan to create space.

New train that travels up to 150mph will begin service between Boston and Washington.

U.S. Fish and Wildlife declares 513,000 acres in Southern California as critical habitat for California songbird.

Scientists discovered two hidden faults off the California coast capabale of magnitude - 7.6 earthquakes.

A pilot project in Dana Point of Orange County will installfilters on public storm drains in efforts to keep trash and motor oilout of the ocean.

A study funded by the EPA and other federal agencies asks the question "Do restored wetlands match up to natural wetlands in the same region?"

Once feared to be on the brink of extinction, drive-in theaters have survived thanks to devoted fans and creative businesses.

U.S. Army Corps of Engineers finalizes an epic $31 million restoration plan for Newport Bay.

Bill calls for $5 million to help Orange County clean its beaches.

As cities grow and age, code-enforcement gains importance.

Federal and state water regulators increaseenforcement in Southern California.

California transfer station to be the first in the state to use a biofilter -- an all-natural air-cleansing device that uses bacteria to filter foul-smelling fumes from trash.

As wildfires rage, some activists say portions ofwoodlands should be thinned.