Big waves continue to hit O.C. beaches
Although the swell is on its way down today, there were still plenty of big waves showing up Saturday along the O.C. coast. For the surfers who were stuck behind a desk and couldn't get to the biggest...
View ArticleWoman's funeral spirited and sorrowful
At the end of Za'Zell Preston's 2 1/2-hour funeral Saturday, church Elder Michael Diggins asked me in an apologetic tone whether the service went too long. "I was afraid you might have been bored," he...
View ArticleTexans rout Bengals for first playoff victory
HOUSTON — Andre Johnson hugged his coach at the end of Houston's first playoff victory — a moment a decade in the making. “This is something not just for me, but for the whole organization,” the Texans...
View ArticleDucks relish chance to let emotions flow
ANAHEIM – Notes, quotes, observations and opinions on the surging Ducks: • If you haven't been keeping track, the Ducks' 4-2 comeback victory over the New York Islanders on Friday night extended their...
View ArticleUSC tailback Carlisle transferring to Notre Dame
Tailback Amir Carlisle, who flashed big-time talent as a freshman in 2011, will transfer to Notre Dame, the South Bend Tribune reported. USC recently granted Carlisle his release, according to the...
View ArticleWelcome break from TD epidemic
Perhaps you're ready for some football. A game in which a first down is an accomplishment instead of a formality. A game where it's 24-21 with 0:00 on the clock, not 8:37 left in the second quarter. If...
View ArticleSlimmer Barnes off to strong start for Lakers
EL SEGUNDO – Matt Barnes has a strong hold on the Lakers' small forward position at the moment, a spot that has been in flux. Barnes played 30 minutes in the victory over Golden State on Friday night....
View ArticleAngels, Kendrick agree to four-year deal
The Angels have reached a four-year contract agreement with infielder Howie Kendrick pending the formality of a physical in the next couple days. Kendrick was in the final year of his arbitration...
View ArticleSurf's up
The largest swell of the winter came ashore to Orange County this week as surfers, body boardrers and spectators made their way area beachesl.
View ArticleBrees, Saints shred the Lions, 45-28
NEW ORLEANS — Drew Brees led a record-setting offense by throwing for 466 yards and three touchdowns, and the New Orleans Saints poured it on in the second half for a 45-28 NFC wild-card victory over...
View ArticleBoudreau not afraid to make fun of himself
ANAHEIM – His predecessor had a personality, too. Randy Carlyle just hid it with the vigilance that NHL teams use to camouflage injuries. Stealing glimpses of Carlyle's persona required — to paraphrase...
View ArticleBoudreau stresses need to shoot more
ANAHEIM – Before practice Saturday, Ducks coach Bruce Boudreau put his players through an extended video session. The coach's message: Possessing the puck is great; shooting it is even better. "The...
View Article100 cartoons: Iowa, N.H. primaries and the GOP election
Cartoonists hang out on the funny side of the 2012 Election.
View ArticleAfterWork: Paul Martin’s in Irvine
The restaurant business is fascinating, particularly if you're not in it. If you're in it, you work too hard to be fascinated. What fascinates me is trying to figure out why some restaurants operate...
View ArticleCoachella 2012 lineup revealed
That is a very solid, dare I say damn fine lineup Goldenvoice has put together for the 13th annual Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, the first ever to be repeated across two weekends, April...
View ArticleStars who went from fat to skinny
It's that time of year again, when we've scratched out the New Year's resolutions we can't hope to fulfill and leave behind the ones we still think are within reach. For most of us, losing weight is at...
View ArticleDucks Faceoffs: Fans from Tuesday's game
Slide show: Check out the Ducks fans as they arrive at the Honda Center on Tuesday night to watch the Ducks play the Dallas Stars.
View ArticleJan. 11 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: Governor trades fiscal practicality for threats
-FOUNTAIN VALLEY, William B. Bingham: The front page of Friday’s Register contained a good article on Gov. Jerry Brown’s threats to cut funding to schools, public safety, close parks – all things dear...
View ArticleLenny Kravitz, Martina McBride plan Nokia shows
Coachella may be this weekend's ticket-pushing Goliath, but there are other shows going on sale, including several headed to Nokia Theatre. Always spot-on Martina McBride will perform there on...
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