Ducks’ Boudreau familiar with change
ANAHEIM – If you're making a change, make a real one. If you think the former coach was too negative, get positive. If you think your offense was too stuffy, release Cam Fowler and Luca Sbisa and all...
View ArticleReview: Nissan Versa puts econ in economy
The humble Nissan Versa is a car that could seemingly capitalize on these troubled times. It's cheap, and that's a good feature to have when potential buyers continue to see their 401(k)s become...
View ArticleWhere Superman, 9 other heroes got their starts
A comic book that cost just 10 cents in 1938 has just sold for $2.16 million. Granted, this isn't just any comic book; this is the Holy Grail of them all: a pristine-condition Action Comics #1,...
View ArticleWhat will USC's Matt Barkley do?
In movies and cartoons, when a conflicted character has a difficult decision to make, a little devil will appear over one shoulder, an angel over the other, each pleading their case. That's the...
View ArticleNo more excuses for Duck players
ANAHEIM – So, like they always do, the players ultimately got their way. That's how it works in sports, where removing dozens of hands is simply too messy when, as an alternative, a head or two can be...
View ArticleWichita State dominates CSF
WICHITA, Kan. – Junior forward Carl Hall's dominant play in the paint helped Wichita State pull away from Cal State Fullerton, 75-60, on Thursday night in front of 10,269 at Charles Koch Arena. Once...
View ArticleFight Club OC packs a wallop
COSTA MESA After six action-packed fights during Fight Club OC Thursday at the Hangar Thursday, the main event wound up a bit anticlimactic. Heavyweight Alex Flores of Rowland Heights took just 2:51 to...
View Article‘Pacific Standard Time’ ventures south this weekend
If you think the Getty-sponsored initiative "Pacific Standard Time: Art in L.A. 1945-1980" is confined strictly to Los Angeles, think again. This weekend, "Pacific Standard Time" is extending into...
View ArticleBehr leader believes in ‘team first’ environment
Jeff Filley, president of Behr Process Corporation, has been with the company 26 years. He shares his ideas for leadership and giving employees room to grow. Q. What does a good boss do to set the tone...
View ArticleMorning letters: The con is on: Taxpayers must pay for 'talent'
SAN CLEMENTE, Wally Roberts: Regarding the Watchdog column, “Big pay raises for UC execs, including Irvine’s” [Dec. 1], ostensibly, “to retain top talent.” What a bunch of baloney. I have no doubt...
View ArticleDec. 2 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 slide show. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE...
View ArticleReally? You could own the Empire State Building
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, “Really?” Own a piece of the skyline! Empire State Building files for an IPO — Wall Street Journal Movers, deputies refuse to evict...
View ArticleDPR chief chooses to share the top job
Dave Seastrom, regional manager at DPR Construction, has worn many hats – from engineer to estimator to roles in sales to management. His company won a special award for direction. Q. What does a good...
View ArticleNotable deaths of 2011
A child star who grew up to become Hollywood royalty, earning Academy Awards for her acting while attracting even more attention for her multiple marriages. A high-tech visionary who co-founded a...
View ArticleAt MIC, CEO sets and communicates a clear vision
Tim Buche has been the chief executive officer for Motorcycle Industry Council for 15 years. He says a leader needs to have a clear vision and to communicate that. His company – which won a special Top...
View ArticleO.C.'s top workplaces: leadership, vision
A great place to work starts at the top. Each year, the Orange County Register honors the county's top workplaces as determined by employees themselves in anonymous surveys, and invariably these...
View ArticlePro fundraisers pocket millions meant for charity
Commercial fundraisers drummed up $362.9 million for good causes in California last year — and stuffed way more than half the money into their own pockets, according to a new report from the state...
View ArticleWith rebuilt body, Bynum set for best season
Phil Jackson would be so ashamed of us. He has hardly vacated his office overlooking the Lakers' practice court. (Who moved into Jackson's office? Joey Buss. I told you to get to know Joey.) Already so...
View ArticleHoliday traditions in Southern California
While celebrating the holiday season in snow isn't a common occurrence in Southern California, the festive spirit can be found in many places. Here are just a few festivals and events that can get you...
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