1 injured in Newport Beach apartment fire
NEWPORT BEACH – A person was injured and transported to the hospital after an apartment fire Sunday evening. Firefighters responded at about 4:45 p.m. to a call of a structure fire at the Newport...
View ArticleCrabs surf spot honors man, not monsters
Way back in the early to mid 1960s — I can't exactly pinpoint the date as my memory is not that great and I am too lazy to look it up, and for the purpose of this story it doesn't really matter anyway...
View ArticleFallen military members honored with Christmas tree
YORBA LINDA – One by one, the mothers and fathers stepped forward to receive a hug, a thank you and a Christmas ornament engraved with their child's name on it. As they cradled the symbol of...
View Article5 Points newcomer has many alluring charms
Put on your flats, take some time, and browse, browse, browse newly opened Charming Charlie. The 11,600-square-foot space is filled with necklaces, bracelets, earrings, purses, sunglasses, clothes,...
View ArticleRain, cold headed for O.C.
A winter storm is expected to sweep through Southern California early Monday into Tuesday, bringing moderate rain and cold temperatures to Orange County. About one-tenth to one-half of an inch of rain...
View ArticleL.A. Galaxy shows off MLS cup in Irvine
IRVINE -- Irvine residents Eric and Rosalee Hellberg cheered from a distance when the Los Angeles Galaxy won the Major League Soccer title last month. But Sunday afternoon, they were able to feel a...
View ArticleDec. 12 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. Also see notable deaths of 2011. SEE...
View ArticleMorning letters: Too many slither out of the U.S. justice system
YORBA LINDA, Jason Galvez: Again, I am baffled by a legal system that allows people, such as Casey Anthony and John Burgess, to slither out of justice [“Parents battle release,” Front Page, Dec. 8]....
View ArticleAndrea Bocelli delights fans at Honda Center
Pity the fools who spent anywhere from $75 to $375 for tickets to attend Andrea Bocelli’s seemingly sold-out concert at Honda Center in Anaheim on Sunday night, only to arrive after he had delivered...
View ArticleDollars and sense: Why Lakers gave Odom away
It's a definite head-scratcher, huh? So what was the Lakers' real reason for trading Lamar Odom to Dallas? It was only partly that he requested a trade and the Lakers didn't want his negative emotions...
View ArticleNFL Week 14: Cheering section (photos)
Take a look at who was getting into the NFL action this weekend.
View ArticleAsk Daft Daddy: Teen job and driving woes
My wife Jeni and I are getting ready for our first Christmas with wee Mac. Although wee Mac is only 14 weeks old, soon he’ll be old enough to know Santa Claus isn’t real, reindeer can’t fly, and why...
View ArticleThings to do in O.C. this week (Dec. 12-15)
Here is a selection of kid-friendly things to do and family-friendly events in and around Orange County this week. Please check with the venues for updated times and prices. Do you want to tell us...
View ArticleDoctor: Don't spend hundreds on face creams
Do you feel bombarded by come-ons for skin care products? Tony Nakhla, a Los Angeles dermatologist and cosmetic surgeon, says in Forbes that he sees patients spending up to thousands of dollars a month...
View ArticleRain hits 3/4 inch in O.C., more tonight
A cold, wet storm left much of Orange County soggy on Monday, with rain expected to continue into the night, the National Weather Service said. Some residents in Huntington Beach and Seal Beach also...
View ArticleAfterWork: The servers
A few weeks ago, we honored the men and women who make our drinks. Now we are tipping our hats to the men and women who bring those drinks to our tables. Not to mention the food. They usually do so...
View ArticleM-1 Challenge XXX in pictures
COSTA MESA - M-1 Challenge XXX didn't disapoint the fans in the Hangar at the OC Fair & Event Center. The MMA show featured plenty to chear about in and out of the ring. The last time Swiss fighter...
View ArticleAngels fans welcome Pujols, Wilson (photos)
Angels fans show their excitement when more than 3,000 come out to Angel Stadium to welcome All-Stars Albert Pujols and C.J. Wilson to the team on Saturday, Dec. 10, 2011. Check out the slide show for...
View ArticleLansner: Rent hikes follow economic recovery
Orange County's economic future may be a "For rent" sign rather than "Sold!" Orange County landlords again have pricing power. The once-in-a-generation rent slashing of the Great Recession has ended as...
View ArticleNFL scores: Giants rally to frustrate Cowboys
Dan Bailey at least got frozen by the opposing coach calling a timeout this time. Otherwise, the Dallas Cowboys rookie kicker has to think he's trapped in a remake of the film "Groundhog Day." New...
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