Ivan the Terrible did it. So did Hitler and Stalin. We know that at least one American president -- and probably others -- did it, although for slightly less diabolical purposes.

Some did it with murderous intent, others to intimidate or silence opposition.

Yes, tyrannical rulers and politicians making lists of political enemies is nothing new, but a school district?

The Capistrano Unified School District, which serves a string of idyllic Orange County communities, is accused of compiling lists of those parents who supported the recall of all seven school board members.  Read more >>

Justifiably, taxpayers rejoiced over last week's defeat of statewide measures Propositions 81 and 82. Both were dangerous, silly proposals that would have resulted in more debt and higher taxes. But perhaps the most significant outcome of California's primary comes from a local race in Orange County. There, Orange County Treasurer John Moorlach prevailed in his bid to join the Board of Supervisors.  Read more >>