City scheming to keep 'illegal' water fee?
The Howard Jarvis Taxpayers Association's trigger finger is getting itchy, and it wants that "scofflaw" city of Fullerton to know it. We told you that Fullerton tacked a 10 percent fee onto folks'...
View ArticleFinal: Clippers 105, Rockets 103
In a game they desperately needed, the Clippers defeated the Rockets 105-103 in overtime to stay in first place in the Pacific Division. The Clippers fought to a six-point lead in the fourth quarter...
View ArticleMorning letters: Battle lines drawn on free contraception
TRABUCO CANYON, John Jimenez: It is unbelievable that 51 senators can spit on the Constitution and the most precious freedoms it protects, those of religion and conscience, by rejecting the Blunt...
View ArticleMarch 5 celebrity birthdays
See some of the people celebrating birthdays today. Notable personalities of the past who were born on this date can be found at the end of this slideshow. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE Celebrities...
View ArticleJohn Belushi’s death still makes us sad
John Belushi, a guy who normally made people laugh, gave his fans the blues when he overdosed at the age of 33. It's hard to believe, but 30 years have passed since he died on this date in 1982. Wow....
View ArticleAngels ticket madness (photos)
In the 40-degree, pre-dawn cold and darkness of mostly vacant parking lots outside the Angel Stadium grounds, the early birds waited in their cars for the sale to begin. Angels single-game tickets went...
View ArticleAsk Daft Daddy: When is it OK to vacation without the kids?
My wife’s brother Greg is getting married in Santa Barbara at the end of this month, and it’s probably going to resemble the Cleary wedding on Wedding Crashers – only I’m actually invited to this...
View ArticleAngels' Pujols: New star in his element
TEMPE, Ariz. – To his teammates, it's a simple equation. "The best players work hard," Angels second baseman Howie Kendrick said of his new teammate, Albert Pujols, considered by most baseball experts...
View ArticleShould you wear chandelier earrings?
Yummy to look at, but they're not for everybody, Style Binge takes a peek at a bold fashion accessory: chandelier earrings and wonders are they too much, just right, are we too old or not old enough to...
View ArticleNBA: Cheering section (photos)
It's always fun checking out who is cheering, dancing, and just being seen at NBA games. Click on the photo of the Washington Wizards' dancers to take a look at the latest batch.
View ArticleAfterWork: Incahoots in Fullerton
A few weeks ago, the owner of The Ranch, Orange County's new upscale country nightspot in Anaheim, explained why he felt compelled to open his dance club. He told me that he built the nightclub so that...
View ArticleNFL to investigate bounties by other teams
Now that the NFL has uncovered a big-money bounty program for players in New Orleans, it likely will zero in on other teams Gregg Williams worked for. That means the Titans, Redskins, Jaguars and Bills...
View ArticleSpring in full swing with exhibition games
The best part of spring training, to me, is the games, which build the anticipation for the regular season. The exhibition games got under way over the weekend in the Cactus and Grapefruit Leagues. The...
View ArticleChild-care provider faces trial in molestation case
SANTA ANA – A trial begins Monday for an after-school child-care worker accused of molesting two young boys in his care. Scott Andrew Christensen, 28, faces three felony counts of lewd acts on a child...
View ArticleBeach Boys reunion tour adds Irvine date
You didn't really think the Beach Boys would leave O.C. out of their 50th anniversary plans, did you? After all, the trend-setters from Hawthorne came of age just up the shore from Surf City and...
View ArticleBeating the Heat: How the Lakers did it
There was a natural tendency not to believe the Lakers were in control of this game, considering how explosive LeBron James and Dwyane Wade can be. But L.A. managed to hang on, 93-83. it wasn't easy...
View ArticlePinterest may end my marriage, but it will be the best rainbow-themed party ever
My firstborn son Andrew will be turning ten next week, and I've spent weeks scouring Pinterest for ideas on themes, decorations and food. If you haven't heard of Pinterest yet, set fire to your...
View ArticleOCVarsity Hot Shots: The week in pictures
Slideshow: Orange County teams played for championships in basketball and soccer last week. Click through the slideshow to find pictures of the game action and the fans in the stands.
View ArticleO.C. real estate index in back-to-back dips
Orange County's real estate industry slipped this winter for the second consecutive quarter, at least by one measure. Overall, My Big Orange Index – a collection of three dozen benchmarks for the...
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