A welcome dark-horse candidate in DA race

SACRAMENTO — Orange County’s criminal justice system — and especially the District Attorney’s Office — has been racked by scandal and the subject of unflattering national media attention and ongoing court battles. There are few things government does that are more important than dealing with crime and punishment, so it’s upsetting to witness the never-ending sea of controversy.
For such a wealthy and sophisticated county, residents here have had a long and dep