Supreme Court reviews Arizona immigration law
Supreme Court justices met behind closed doors on Friday to decide whether they'll hear a challenge to Arizona's strict anti-illegal immigration law, according to news reports. A decision may come as...
View ArticleSLIDE SHOW: Meet the Beckman Patriots, CIF finalists
It's getting close, kick-off for the Beckman-Corona del Mar CIF Southern Division title game. Both teams are 11-2 and meet in the finals Friday at 7:30 p.m. at Orange Coast College. Time to check out...
View ArticleU.C. Irvine offering new wine course for professionals
There are precious few booming industries in California at the moment, especially anything that depends on disposable income. But U.C. Irvine apparently sees growth potential in a line of work more...
View ArticleWho got snubbed by Rock and Roll Hall of Fame?
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame's class of 2012 will include Guns N' Roses, the Beastie Boys, the Red Hot Chili Peppers, Laura Nyro, Donovan, the Faces (regular and Small), and bluesman Freddie King....
View ArticleDid Kardashians jinx Lakers deal?
Did a Kardashian jinx kill the Lakers trade? It seems we can't turn left or right without hearing the ubiquitous Kardashian name. As the Lakers' dream of a refreshed squad crumbles under the NBA...
View ArticleScott Weiland’s Christmas train wreck pulls into O.C.
Scott Weiland’s new Christmas album is titled The Most Wonderful Time of the Year. After watching him perform it all on Thursday in Santa Ana, I immediately came up with a moniker for the live...
View ArticleHoliday heads-up for families with pets
If your pets are anything like mine, the holidays are a festive time with a house full of goodies – from the edible to the not-so edible. A particular favorite of my cats is tinsel. I learned this (the...
View ArticleConvicted sex offender regains control of Colorado gym
A convicted sex offender who was forced out of a Colorado Springs gymnastics club during the recent controversy over his hiring of a banned coach has regained control of the gym, illustrating the...
View ArticleCopenhagen at Christmastime: Scandinavian magic
Denmark's capital city is a charmer any time of year. But when Christmas comes to Copenhagen, there's a special magic in the air. There's a chill, too. December's average high is just 39 degrees, and...
View ArticleFinal update, starting lineups for Beckman-CdM CIF final
Beckman's football team has been waiting for a second chance all year. Friday night at 7:30, the top-seeded Patriots will get that opportunity when they take on No. 2 seeded Corona del Mar in the CIF...
View ArticleLindsay Lohan nude Playboy photos leaked early
It’s a lawless world. Just a day or so after a photo of the Playboy cover featuring Lindsay Lohan in most of her natural glory leaked online, photos of the fully nude photos (well, People.com says...
View ArticlePeter Tilden out, Doug McIntyre in at KABC
Starting Jan. 3, it will be "McIntyre in the Morning" with Doug McIntyre and Terri-Rae Elmer from 5 to 9 a.m. weekdays on KABC/790 AM. It replaces the "Peter Tilden Morning Show." "The show will...
View ArticleBook revisits the Tinseltown of the past
A few years after Greg Williams moved into an office in the Taft Building in Hollywood his interest in the history of 1923 vintage building at the corner of Hollywood and Vine blossomed into an idea...
View ArticleA white Christmas in San Juan Capistrano
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO – School Dean Patrick Holligan wanted JSerra Catholic High to be more of a community. School President Frank Talarico wanted to start a new tradition. So on Friday afternoon, with...
View ArticleAngels see 'unprecedented' spike in ticket sales
ANAHEIM - Angels fans were lining up Friday to pay $120 to have Albert Pujols' name on their backs — a lot less than Angels owner Arte Moreno will pay to have him on his team. But Moreno's decision to...
View ArticleMMA Babe of the Week: Miesha Tate
Strikeforce women's bantamweight champion Miesha Tate picked was named the 2011 Female Fighter of the Year at the World MMA Awards last week in Las Vegas and this week she receives the prestigious MMA...
View ArticleHave breakfast with Santa in Anaheim
UltraLuxe Cinemas at Anaheim GardenWalk will host a special holiday event in which guests can have breakfast and a meet jolly St. Nick himself. "Breakfast with Santa" will be hosted by radio...
View ArticleStructures of the spirit around the world
Stunning architectural wonders designed for worship have been erected around the world for thousands of years. Many have become icons of the towns and regions in which they are located. Here are some...
View ArticleButler signs three-year deal with Clippers as camp opens
LOS ANGELES — Blake Griffin and the rest of the Clippers returned to their Playa Vista training facility together for the first time since April and greeted the newest member of the team, free agent...
View ArticleLakers still moving toward Paul-Howard tandem
The dream teaming of Chris Paul and Dwight Howard on the Lakers remains a distinct possibility. Besides promising negotiations with the Hornets and Rockets to improve what the NBA-owned Hornets get for...
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