John Campbell

The $2-million Buck Gully erosion control project is nearly complete and already has proven to work as intended, slowing down this spring's storm waters that streamed toward Little Corona Beach. But some neighbors along the gully say the system, which...

The Newport Beach Parks, Beaches and Recreation Commission on Tuesday postponed a decision to establish a five-year expiration date on benches donated to the city, asking that staff expand the proposal to include existing benches as well benches donated...

About 250 people jammed Sherman Library & Gardens on Wednesday evening for the Corona del Mar Annual Town Meeting, which included time to socialize, learn more about civic issues as well as hear updates and a speech from Mayor Nancy Gardner. The...

Assemblyman and former Costa Mesa mayor Allan Mansoor gained more endorsements Thursday in his bid for reelection to the 74th Assembly District. The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Assn. Political Action Committee, Lincoln Club of Orange County and California...

Rep. John Campbell (R-Irvine) failed to get the endorsement of the Orange County GOP this week when a tea party faction refused to vote for him because he supported federal stimulus spending during the recession. "For many people, it was a protest vote,"...

Federal Aviation Administration officials told a group of Newport Beach city leaders and residents Wednesday that the FAA would not make any additional adjustments to a contentious John Wayne Airport departure path. Residents upset about the year-old...

NEWPORT BEACH — As the city embarks on dredging long-neglected areas of the harbor, required federal funding and approvals may not materialize before a critical deadline. The obstacles threaten the city's first significant harbor dredging in more...

The Preamble to the U.S. Constitution commits this nation to promoting the general welfare. In faith language, we would call that the "common good." The federal budget should reflect a commitment to the common good by ensuring that the basic needs of...

WEDNESDAY Montgomery Gentry Country band Montgomery Gentry performs at the Pacific Amphitheatre, as part of the O.C. Fair. The show starts at 8:15 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.pacamp.com. DJ J-Heart DJ J-Heart performs at 9:30 p.m....

The battle between two Republican congressmen for a local seat in 2012 will not happen, according to the state's new legislative maps finalized Monday by the California Citizens Redistricting Commission. Congressman Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) said...

COSTA MESA — Rep. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) will run for re-election in 2012, members of his staff said Wednesday, dispelling rumors that he might retire at the end of his current term. The congressman, who last year moved from Huntington...

A commission tasked with redrawing congressional district lines has suggested combining the territories of two veteran Republicans. Reps. Dana Rohrabacher (R-Costa Mesa) and John Campbell (R-Irvine) both saw major cities in their current districts...