Malou Innocent: U.S. should not arm Syria’s rebels
With the death toll in Syria now climbing above 7,500, and graphic videos and images of the bloodbath flooding the internet, some in Washington have called for arming the Syrian resistance. That...
View ArticleJimmy Buffett to become casino mogul
Our fabulous compilation of real estate news and views that make you go "Really?" goes regional …… If it's Friday, it's "Really? Vegas style!" The "Margaritaville" entertainer is close to becoming...
View ArticleHalf of Placentia listings are distressed homes
The housing market in Placentia sped up 10% in two weeks as nearly half its listings were distressd homes. One analysis of real estate for sale in Placentia shows the market speedier in its last...
View ArticleJulianne Moore: A 'real face' at 51?
Julianne Moore, who plays Sarah Palin in HBO's "Game Change", is critical of the widespread use of cosmetic medicine as a way to mask age. But the actress gets high marks for how she looks. Is it...
View ArticleNorthwood Little League opening day in pictures
Northwood Little League, the oldest youth baseball organization in the City of Irvine, kicked off the 2012 spring baseball season with the traditional opening day ceremonies and Parade of Future...
View ArticleFree Carl's Jr fries and drink if you buy a burger
Do you like to eat at Carl's Jr.? I saw this notice on the Carl's Jr. Facebook page. They're celebrating acquiring their 1 millionth Facebook fan, and, to celebrate, they are offering this coupon...
View ArticleSome franchises better deals than others
Franchising is one of the most popular ways to buy a business, even with slow economic recovery from one of the worst recessions of the past century. But some franchises are gold and others aren't...
View ArticlePlayground restaurant is well-equipped
If you're a Lime Truck groupie, you've probably already made a pilgrimage to Playground. And if you're not a follower of the food truck scene, but are a follower of interesting food, you should check...
View ArticleEdward Sharpe fans stir up free-for-all in Santa Ana
It was already apparent a couple weeks ago just how special a show at the Observatory could be when a local crowd went uncharacteristically ape for Dr. Dog in the darkened main room of that Santa Ana...
View ArticleFind out who left 'American Idol' on Thursday
With the unexpected disqualification of Jermaine Jones from "American Idol" on Wednesday the results show on Thursday loomed even larger in importance. For now, instead of slimming down to a Top 11,...
View ArticleMarch 16 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 slideshow. SEE BIRTHDAYS FOR A PREVIOUS DATE...
View Article'Shut Up and Sign' speaks to audiences 10 and up
All three members of rock band Beethoven's Nightmare are deaf, and this world-famous trio is sure to amaze. They will be one of many acts brought in to entertain crowds at Walt Disney's first ever...
View ArticleToday’s cartoons: I.D. a race card only in voting
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View ArticleMeet the 2012 all-city girls water polo team
The Irvine World News is proud to present its annual all-city girls water polo team. The MVP is Emma Verdecia, a four-year standout at Northwood High. She joins nine other players on the all-city team....
View ArticleDennis Miller signs deal to continue radio show
"It's a great gig, and I'm happy to have it," says Dennis Miller as he looks back on his first five years as a talk show host, locally 8-11 p.m. weeknights on KRLA/870 AM. He's agreed to a new...
View ArticleWoodbridge and Irvine meet tonight in PCL baseball opener
It's a big night Friday night at Ryan Lemmon Stadium as Irvine and Woodbridge open the Pacific Coast League baseball season at 6 p.m. It will also be Irvine Pony Baseball night. Tim Murray of...
View ArticleMeet the stars who will start dancing next week
"Dancing With The Stars" returns for its 14th season on ABC on Monday, and while the celebrity faces change, in many ways the stars themselves still fit into their tidy little boxes of stardom. You've...
View ArticleSerial killings hearing, Part 3: 'Rarely do you find someone so evil'
SANTA ANA – The brutal stabbing deaths of six people, including four homeless men, during a three-month period in north Orange County, were "the stuff movies are made of," a veteran Orange County...
View Article‘Casablanca’ score revived by Pacific Symphony
Max Steiner's film score for "Casablanca" was given its due by conductor Richard Kaufman and the Pacific Symphony on Thursday night when they performed it live while the film was screened in Segerstrom...
View ArticleBe green in your spring cleaning at home
There is something about spring in the air and the first warm days of the year that make us want to renew. And if that means deep-cleaning the carpet or vacuuming the drapes, then it's time to throw...
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