Wine fight escalates: corks vs. twist caps
In these tough times, the wine industry has learned to be responsive to consumer whims and demands. Nobody can afford to ignore what the wine buyer wants when inventories are high and money is tight....
View ArticleMorning letters: Plans to raise state taxes are insane
-TRABUCO CANYON, Mike Rodgick: Albert Einstein said, “Insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting different results.” Gov. Jerry Brown's plan to solve our economic problems with...
View ArticleEditorial: Proposed nuclear initiative a waste
Remember sitting in the dark during the rolling blackouts of the California electricity crisis of a decade ago? Better stock up on candles. It could happen again. The Nuclear Waste Act of 2012 is a new...
View ArticleWhen cops grill tri-tip, who pays for their time?
They’re still crunching numbers at Santa Ana City Hall, trying to determine if the holiday hours donated by members of the Santa Ana Police Officers Association are enough to cover the$26,000 annual...
View ArticleReally? N.Y. home has an operating room
Real estate news and views from around the globe that make you go, "Really?" Plastic Surgeon Selling Manhattan Home with Operating Room — N.Y. Post Family in foreclosure fiasco; Bank of America...
View ArticleBest fantasy basketball team names for 2011-12 NBA season
The NBA season is near and so is the time to start thinking of a name for your fantasy basketball team. Tired of the usual "Big Orange Bouncing Balls" name? "Da-a-a-a Bulls" too boring? "Kobe Stinks"...
View ArticleHow a divorced mom found strength after heartache
“The world breaks everyone and afterward many are strong in the broken places.” - Ernest Hemingway, A Farewell to Arms, 1929 In his famously direct fashion, Hemingway was on to something profound. At...
View ArticleSee your favorite Toy Story 3 characters at Disney on Ice
Don't miss out on the chance to see Woody, Buzz Lightyear and all their Toy Story pals on ice at the Disney on Ice presents Toy Story 3. Featuring world-class skaters, the live production is sure to...
View ArticleProsecutors to seek death penalty again in 1983 slaying
SANTA ANA – Orange County prosecutors will seek a second death penalty against a convicted rapist charged with sexually assaulting and murdering a 22-year-old woman in an alley behind a Garden Grove...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: American Airlines’ union baggage
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View ArticleMNF: Rivers airs it out, Chargers end loss streak
Philip Rivers reverted to the form of his career and didn't waste this Monday Night Football opportunity to end a six-game losing streak. Nearly two months since they last won an NFL game, the San...
View ArticleDucks: The departed, and how they’re doing
Bob Murray, the Ducks general manager finds himself in a quandary. He had to fire coach Randy Carlyle last week when the team went six weeks with only two victories. He has changed the team drastically...
View ArticleLakers looking to trade for both Howard and Paul
The Lakers are rumored to be pondering what could be the biggest trade in years. Not only are they reportedly looking to trade for Dwight Howard, but are also figuring out who they can dump and sign...
View ArticleO.C. football: Top 10 entering CIF title games
Slide show: How does OCVarsity's Steve Fryer rank O.C.'s football teams entering this week's championship games? The Orange County media poll concluded at the end of the regular season. If the poll...
View ArticleWoman dies after falling from Queen Mary walkway
LONG BEACH – Authorities Tuesday were investigating the death of a 26-year-old woman who fell 75 feet off a walkway on the Queen Mary and into frigid water. Firefighters were dispatched to the ship at...
View ArticleWhat is the distance of the trails at Hart Park?
Q. What is the distance of the sidewalk and trail surrounding the softball diamonds at Hart Park? – Bill Geideman, Orange A. Mr. Orange is a frequent user of the softball fields, but he has never taken...
View ArticleAutopsy set for man found in pickup
LAGUNA NIGUEL – An autopsy is scheduled Tuesday morning for a 34-year-old man who was found dead inside a pickup truck, authorities said. Investigators have identified the suspected homicide victim,...
View ArticleUCLA basketball: Nelson suspended again
UCLA all-conference forward Reeves Nelson has been suspended for the second time in less than a month. Nelson's suspension is indefinite and there is no timetable for his reinstatement, UCLA coach Ben...
View ArticleA challenge to Kobe: Start recruiting these free agents
While the Lakers are contemplating bold strokes that might bring superstars Chris Paul and Dwight Howard to Los Angeles, there are lesser moves they could make to win, without devastating their current...
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